Legacy in Layers: Clone X Avatars, CREABILLY & The PREZDENT’s Metaverse Impact
We recently met CREABILLY, a visionary already rocking the metaverse with his award-winning, original avatar featuring the legendary “Ghost Pirate Hair.” His presence alone is unmistakable, but his introduction to another digital powerhouse took things to the next level.
Shout out to @CreaBilly.ETH – known for his standout “Ghost Pirate Hair” Clone X and early support in the Clone X community. This avatar didn’t just look different – it became part of what we now call digital legacy.
Recently, we connected with him and The PREZDENT, aka Clone X #3635 – one of the most involved Clone X holders featured across the OpenSea banner, RTFKT Discord, and known for helping others retrieve 3D assets and sort through the chaos of the V1 vs V2 model system.
🧠 The PREZDENT Files: Community Power in Action
Best to just compile the V1 package, I’ll get a copy of 'em soon enough and get back to you.
- @PREZDENT.eth on Discord
Enter The PREZDENT, also known as Clone X #3635 — a rare and highly sought-after NFT from the RTFKT x Takashi Murakami collection.
👤 PREZDENT isn't just a collector — he’s featured on OpenSea's collection banner and is an active contributor within the Discord community, bridging elite avatar culture with utility.
🎨 Takashi Murakami: The Mastermind Behind the Meta Aesthetic
When you talk about digital art crossing into the cultural mainstream, there’s no name more iconic than Takashi Murakami. A living legend in fine art, fashion, and collectible design, Murakami’s creative vision gave life to the Clone X DNA — blending Japanese folklore, future tech, and pop symbolism into a new wave of digital identity.
🧬 From Louis Vuitton collabs to RTFKT’s blockchain blueprints, Murakami-san’s influence elevated Clone X from an NFT drop to a generational art movement.
“I see NFTs not as a trend, but as a continuation of my artistic legacy.” — Murakami (via Hypebeast)
RuleMobile honors his visionary spirit — not only for the style, but for pioneering a cultural shift where art meets metaverse utility, and avatars become storytelling tools.
That wasn’t just a flex.
PREZDENT helped compile and source the missing 3D traits from older V1 avatars that were no longer downloadable via the official RTFKT site.
RTFKT’s shift from V1 to V2 file architecture caused confusion. Luckily, collectors like him stepped in to help bridge the gap.
🎨 CreaBilly.ETH – Digital Identity That Stands Out
We gave CreaBilly a shout on our RuleMobile blog and he responded with the same community love he’s known for:
"Hey brother, yeah go ahead, repost it and push for ya 💬🤍"
That’s the spirit of web3 we love — collaboration, authenticity, and long-term vision over temporary hype.
⚠️ What Actually Happened with V2 Files
“What happened is that V2 files were in development and meant to replace V1 files...
Clones minted in mid-late 2024 didn’t get V1 files updated — V2 files were supposed to replace them.”
This insight explains why many newer Clone X avatars do not allow V1 downloads — and it’s not a bug. It’s a gap in RTFKT’s transition planning.
Luckily, with help from the PREZDENT and others in the community, we got our files restored and will be adding these avatars to future creative projects across RuleMobile, including our NFT character gallery, AR filters, and game utility tests.
🛰 RuleMobile’s Ongoing Mission
At RuleMobile, we’ve collected multiple RTFKT Clone X avatars, formed partnerships, and built with the future in mind.
We aim to support creators, highlight NFT legends, and ensure long-term use cases for these digital identities – whether in games, social profiles, or augmented worlds.
Big thanks again to CREABILLY, PREZDENT, and the RTFKT fam for the vibe, the value, and the vision.
Stay tapped in.
📉 And Then There’s DystoPunks…
⚠️ DystoPunks: A Cool Concept Gone Quiet
Sadly, we also revisited one of our earlier investments — DystoPunks — and found that the project’s website had become glitchy, IPFS downloads for holders were broken, and overall community momentum had collapsed.
We still believe DystoPunks had incredible pixel art and strong early traction, but in web3, creators must stay actively involved if they want to preserve their place in the metaverse.
❌ Broken IPFS model downloads
❌ Glitchy website UI
❌ No new content or team updates
RuleMobile wishes the DystoPunks team well and hopes their site snaps back together. However, an off-chain currency economy doesn’t help their case, and we caution users to beware of malicious ‘Collab.Land’ links that may be sent to you as soon as you select on the discord from “DystoPunks” that may be circulating.
To be fair, the art was undeniably cool — it was even marketed with a downloadable 3D model. A screenshot surfaced online of someone seemingly accessing one, showcasing a clean, CryptoPunk-style 3D character. Unfortunately, it’s unclear whether that image was authentic, from a different project, or simply staged. The uncertainty reflects a larger issue:
✅ Verification badges don’t always equal trust — especially on platforms like OpenSea.
In the end, it's a missed opportunity. Strong branding without consistent delivery creates frustration, not loyalty.
