Ethereum layer-2 network Base\u2019s non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem took center stage in September, recording the highest sales count among collections, according to DappRadar data.\u00a0<\/p>\n
NFTs on Base captured<\/a> five of the top 10 spots by sales count in September, with DX Terminal and BasePaint securing the first and second ranks. The strong showing highlights Base\u2019s rapid ascent as a hub for experimental NFT projects, edging into territory long dominated by Ethereum and Polygon.<\/p>\n Despite a surge in sales of Base NFTs, DappRadar data showed that trading volumes remained concentrated on Polygon and Ethereum collections. Polygon-based Courtyard led the month with $43.9 million, while Ethereum-based Moonbirds and CryptoPunks followed with $34 million and $25.8 million, respectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Base\u2019s DX Terminal took the number four spot in trading volume with $25.5 million, showcasing a nearly 1700% surge, according to DappRadar.\u00a0<\/p>\n DX Terminal stood out as the driving force behind Base\u2019s rise in the NFT charts. The project recorded 1.27 million sales, an over 1,000% increase compared to the previous month. It also had over 200,000 traders transacting with the NFTs in September.\u00a0<\/p>\n The project introduces a gaming format where NFTs act as AI-powered trader agents inside a retro-futuristic market simulation. Each NFT represents an autonomous character with distinct traits and behaviors. These characters compete to amass in-game wealth and status while reacting to player prompts, rival firms and non-playable characters.\u00a0<\/p>\n Unlike traditional NFT games offering play-to-earn (P2E) mechanics, DX Terminal doesn\u2019t offer direct token rewards or any real-world payouts. While the game has in-game tokens, they are not tied to real-world monetary value.\u00a0<\/p>\n In May, DX Terminal said<\/a> that its in-game native currency, WEBCOIN, existed offchain and was internally managed. <\/p>\n \u201cThe in-game currency holds no real-world value, and any external tokens claiming affiliation are unofficial,\u201d the team said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong><\/em>Early Hyperliquid user sells airdropped Hypurr NFT for $467K<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Among the top 10 NFTs by trading volume, only DX Terminal and Immutable\u2019s Guild of Guardians Heroes, NFTs tied to a role-playing game (RPG), posted gains in September.\u00a0<\/p>\nAI NFTs take center stage in September<\/h2>\n
Gaming NFTs defy broader market downturn<\/h2>\n