Heading into 2026, the long-dormant NFT market has unexpectedly shown signs of a short-term recovery, with the overall market cap growing by over $220 million in just one week. Some projects have seen significant price rebounds. Currently trending NFT types: - Those with 'golden shovel' attributes, serving as financial proof for future token airdrops. - Backed by celebrities or top-tier projects, driven by attention economy for short-term premiums. - Featuring top-tier IP or cultural collectible value, like CryptoPunks held in museum collections. - With acquisition narratives, expected to enhance IP capabilities and brand moat post-acquisition. - Combined with real-world assets, offering clear physical value support. - Providing utility functions, such as ticketing, DAO voting rights, on-chain AI identities, etc. The NFT market has moved past the old 'small picture' speculation logic. Funds are now flowing toward assets with high risk-reward ratios, clear value support, or practical utility.