With Squiggles heating up again, it feels like a good moment to revisit the story of one of the most iconic Squiggles ever minted: Chromie Squiggle #9999. Nicknamed "Up Only," this piece now lives in the LACMA collection. Here's why that matters 🧵

#9999 is the final Chromie Squiggle ever minted by Snowfro himself. It is special not just for that milestone but for its unique visual, a perfect ascending arc that earned it the nickname "Up Only."

In 2024, @LACMA was gifted Squiggle #9999 to recognize generative art and NFTs as part of contemporary art history. It was a major cultural moment for both Squiggles and digital art overall.

Since entering LACMA’s collection, #9999 has taken on a life of its own. Beyond being part of a museum, it has become a symbol within the NFT community. Even @beeple created an "Everydays" piece marking the moment Squiggle #9999 entered the museum.

With the market showing signs of renewed momentum, it feels fitting that "Up Only", both the phrase and the Squiggle, are back in conversation. Few collections carry the historical and cultural weight of Squiggles, and #9999 sits at the top of that story.

Whether you are new to NFTs or have been here for years, remember that what started as simple lines of code became symbols of a movement. And in the case of Squiggle #9999, it is a piece of art history, both onchain and in the museum. Up only 🫡