Crypto billionaire Justin Sun, who bought Maurizio Cattelan's duct-taped banana artwork for $6.24 million, plans to thank Shah Alam, the Manhattan vendor who sold the banana for 25 cents. Sun announced intentions to buy 100,000 bananas from Alam and distribute them globally for free. However, Alam dismissed the idea as impractical and barely profitable. Tron officials confirmed ongoing talks with the vendor, and Sun remains committed to the plan. The purchase celebrates Alam's unintended role in creating the artwork, emphasizing its cultural and artistic impact.
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