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<p>Benoît Pagotto, co-founder of RTFKT, passed away at 41, sparking mourning across the crypto community.</p>
<p>His role in merging NFTs with fashion through prominent collaborations profoundly impacted the digital art sphere.</p> Benoît Pagotto, RTFKT Co-Founder, Passes Away at 41 
<p><strong>Benoît Pagotto</strong>, co-founder of <strong>RTFKT</strong>, has passed at 41, sparking a <strong>profound reaction</strong> in the digital art and NFT community. He led RTFKT's transformative journey with Nike post-acquisition.</p>
<p><strong>Pagotto, a pioneer</strong> in digital fashion, co-founded RTFKT in 2020 and was instrumental in its notable collaboration with Nike. His leadership will be greatly missed as he was a central figure in the NFT space.</p>
<h2 id="nike-rtfkt-reflect-on-future-without-pagotto">Nike, RTFKT Reflect on Future Without Pagotto</h2>
<p>The <strong>NFT sector mourns</strong>, marking uncertainties in RTFKT's future endeavors. Colleagues and industry leaders express condolences.</p>
<p>Potential impacts on <strong>financial dynamics</strong> remain uncertain, awaiting official statements from Nike and RTFKT. Historical precedents indicate possible trading volume spikes, although no substantial shifts in TVL or liquidity are reported through major exchanges.</p>
<h2 id="impact-of-founder-losses-on-nft-markets">Impact of Founder Losses on NFT Markets</h2>
<p><strong>Previous losses</strong> of influential NFT founders have led to short-lived volatility in associated assets. Pagotto’s impact mirrors these occurrences.</p>
<p>Kanalcoin experts suggest potential for transient market fluctuations, invoking <strong>community-driven support</strong> but no lasting substantial market changes.</p>
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 Confirmation of his passing was made by RTFKT co-founder Steven Vasilev on official social channels.
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