The enduring viral video “Charlie Bit My Finger” from 2007 has been sold as a nonfungible token (NFT) for an astounding $760,999 in a heartfelt gesture. A bittersweet twist to the transaction is that the original YouTube video has been permanently removed by the family behind it. For one of the most beloved videos on the internet, this signifies the end of an era.

During the “Charlie Bit My Finger” auction, bidders had the opportunity to purchase the soon-to-be-deleted YouTube classic. This cherished fragment of internet history is now the exclusive property of the winning bidder. The original video will no longer be accessible on YouTube, although many copies and renamed versions can still be found there.

An Expanding Pattern: NFTs and Online Records

The NFT sale of “Charlie Bit My Finger” continues the growing practice of internet users and content providers making money off of memorable and viral online incidents. A number of NFT auctions have garnered media attention in recent months. “Disaster Girl,” which pictured Zoë Roth in front of a burning house, brought $500,000. Roughly $580,000 was spent on the well-known “Nyan Cat,” an animated cat with a Pop-Tart body that left a rainbow trail. In the NFT market, there were buyers for even Jack Dorsey’s first tweet and a video of LeBron James blocking a shot during a Lakers game.

The Journey of the Davies-Carr Family

Harry and Charlie Davies-Carr, two little siblings whose amusing sibling antics enthralled viewers all over the world, starred in the “Charlie Bit My Finger” video. When the video first went viral, millions of people saw it. The boys’ godfather, Howard Davies-Carr, was the first to see the film, so they were surprised by its sudden popularity. On the other hand, it gave the Davies-Carr family new prospects.

Using the Trending Video to Create Opportunities

After receiving almost 10,000 views, Howard Davies-Carr disclosed that he was on the verge of removing the video. But he persisted, and it proved to be a wise choice. The family profited greatly from the video’s popularity, putting the money earned toward their sons’ private schooling among other things. The boys’ mother, Shelley Davies-Carr, admits that her family had some exclusive chances and experiences because of the video.

In addition to being a landmark transaction in the NFT market, the sale of “Charlie Bit My Finger” also signifies the end of an era in internet history. The departure of the viral video from YouTube, which has been amusing and making people smile for more than ten years, signifies the end of an era in the digital world.