RTFKT’s CloneX NFTs Return After Cloudflare Blackout, Paving Way for Decentralized Hosting

More than 19,800 CloneX digital avatars developed by RTFKT Studios have reappeared after Cloudflare restricted access to the NFTs for allegedly violating its Terms of Service. Samuel Cardillo, RTFKT’s head of tech, explained that the issue was due to changes in the current Cloudflare setup and refuted earlier claims of a missed payment. In response to the incident and complaints from high-value CloneX holders, Cardillo announced plans to move CloneX to a decentralized storage solution using Arweave and work with ArDrive to avoid future outages. This move comes as part of a broader industry trend, with several notable NFT marketplaces recently shuttering amid declining trading volumes. The shift underscores RTFKT’s commitment to ensuring reliable access to its digital assets despite the company operating as a one-man show post its closure announcements.