2021 was an exciting year for crypto, with several well-known — some unexpected — brands entering the crypto sector. Here’s looking at you, Charmin, and your toilet paper nonfungible tokens (NFTs). There were many moments in the year that left crypto-lovers on edge.

Although many continue to speak about blockchain and cryptocurrency’s revolutionary powers, 2021 seems like the year that the concepts behind these technologies really took root in the minds of mainstream people. To NFTWeb3 has seen more traditional players express interest in this rapidly-expanding ecosystem than ever before.