YesPunks

Same data. New light.

YesPunks is a transformation layer built on top of the original CryptoPunks dataset.

It exposes punk data through a programmable API and rendering pipeline so builders can create tools, art, and interfaces around the Punks universe.

The artwork is not only the image —
it is the logic that makes the image possible.

Builder Starter

This repository provides a minimal starter for building with the YesPunks API.

Included:

• YesPunks UI theme
• shared header
• API integration
• random YesPunk loader
• SVG rendering pipeline
• builder-friendly project structure

This starter is designed as the entry point for builders exploring the YesPunks ecosystem.

Install

Clone the starter:

git clone https://github.com/yespunks/yespunks-starter
cd yespunks-starter
npm install
npm run dev

Or generate a project with the CLI:

npx create-yespunks-app my-project

YesPunks API

Base URL:

https://api.yespunks.xyz

Public endpoints:

/api/health
/api/collection

/api/yespunks/:id
/api/yespunks/:id/pixels
/api/yespunks/:id/svg

/api/punks/:id/attributes
/api/punks/:id/pixels

Example Request

GET /api/yespunks/3083/pixels

Example response:

{
  "w": 24,
  "h": 24,
  "palette": ["#fbfbfb", "#12ab34"],
  "idx": [-1, -1, 0, 1]
}

Limits

60 requests / 60 seconds / IP

Formats Supported

• JSON
• SVG

What You Can Build

Builders are already experimenting with:

• punk explorers
• visualizers
• mint interfaces
• generative art systems
• bots
• games
• research tools

The API exposes two layers:

1. Original CryptoPunks dataset
2. YesPunks transformation layer

Example Usage

Fetch a YesPunk:

fetch("https://api.yespunks.xyz/api/yespunks/3083")

Load pixel data:

fetch("https://api.yespunks.xyz/api/yespunks/3083/pixels")

You can then render the SVG locally or generate custom outputs.

Builder Rewards

YesPunks actively supports builders.

Selected projects receive YesPunks allocations from the game reserve.

Projects are evaluated based on:

• originality
• usefulness
• technical execution
• contribution to the ecosystem

Strong projects may also be featured across the YesPunks ecosystem.

Links

Website
https://yespunks.xyz

API
https://api.yespunks.xyz

GitHub
https://github.com/yespunks