In 1998, Beanie Babies made Ty Inc. $1.4 billion. In 2022, NFT royalties earned YugaLabs $107.8 million. Both collectibles have since dropped in value, leading to comparisons. However, NFTs are like Beanie Babies in unexpected ways. Mieke Marple, an LA-based artist, explores these parallels and the overlooked contributions of women in tech.