DeGods Founder Exits as Collection Gains Traction
In a move that has sent ripples through the NFT community, Rohun Vora, known as “Frank DeGods” online, has stepped down as CEO of the popular DeGods NFT collection. This comes on the heels of a significant surge in DeGods sales, both on Solana and Ethereum, signaling a potential shift in the project’s trajectory.
Vora, who helmed DeGods for three years, announced his departure on X (formerly Twitter), stating that there were no investigations and that his decision was purely personal. He named pseudonymous figures 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce as the new leaders, marking a transition in leadership for the prominent Solana-based NFT project.
DeGods Sales Surge Amidst Leadership Change
The news of Vora’s departure coincides with a notable upswing in DeGods sales. According to CryptoSlam, a leading NFT data tracker, DeGods NFTs on Solana saw a 101% increase in sales volume in the last week, reaching approximately $458,000 on May 12th. Over the past 30 days, the collection has generated $1.1 million in sales on the Solana network.
On Ethereum, the DeGods collection has also seen significant growth, registering $104,000 in sales for the past week, a 156% increase compared to the previous seven days. This momentum translates to over $250,000 in sales over the past 30 days, representing a staggering 323% growth. This surge in sales activity suggests a renewed interest in the collection, which may be attributed to factors like the new leadership and the broader NFT market’s resurgence.
A New Chapter for DeGods?
Pasta, the new project lead, has outlined plans to release a tribute to DeGods‘ three-year history, hinting at a shift in strategy for the collection. In a statement, Pasta emphasized, “Our job isn’t to build crypto products. It’s to make DeGods as big as it can possibly be. That’s what you want. That’s what we want too. So that’s exactly what we’re gonna do.”
This declaration suggests a focus on expanding the DeGods brand beyond its initial Solana roots. It remains to be seen how the new leadership will navigate the evolving landscape of the NFT market, but the recent surge in sales and the new leadership’s vision indicate a promising future for DeGods.
