What are CryptoKitties?

By Lyle Daly – Updated Sep 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Key Points

CryptoKitties, digital cats as NFTs, sold for over $100,000 just days after launching.
This game requires no goal and involves mainly collecting and breeding virtual cats.
CryptoKitties offer more for fun rather than as a significant investment opportunity.

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The letters NFT over a digital background — Source: Getty Images

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Blockchain

Blockchain technology is a transaction ledger on a massive scale, fortified by strong encryption and advanced security protocols.

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Lyle Daly is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering information technology and cryptocurrency. Lyle has been a contributor at the financial services company since 2018. His work has been featured on USA Today, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Fox Business, and Nasdaq. Before joining The Motley Fool, he wrote for financial brands including Intuit.

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Lyle Daly has positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.