Blockchains: Where the NFTs Are
Most people still do not know what an NFT, or a non-fungible token, is. Certainly, the public-at-large does not understand the vast capabilities that NFTs have to change the digital world. At their essence, non-fungible tokens are unique digital assets that are stored on a blockchain. The blockchain itself acts like a public-ledger, and anyone can view the public-ledger to see all the transactions that have occurred on the blockchain. The blockchain is both immutable and hacker-proof. Indeed, the ability to have a public-ledger that is secured and encrypted allows for innovation and scalability.
An Awk Monk NFT.
Why NFTs Have Value Beyond the Art
Non-fungible tokens are more than just art. It is the capabilities NFTs have – regardless of the underlying artwork – that makes non-fungible tokens valuable.
What is so innovative about the capabilities of non-fungible tokens?
First, NFTs provide the creator with the ability to create digital scarcity. Meaning, before the creation of these tokens, there was no cognizable way of creating scarcity in a digital world. Now, with the creation of non-fungible tokens, owning something digital is possible. Indeed, one-of-a-kind digital collectibles such as digital art, collectible items, or virtual real estate, can be bought, sold, and owned just like physical assets. Futher, the supply/demand paradigm that exists in the real world, now exists in the digital world thanks to non-fungible tokens.
Second, non-fungible tokens are valuable because they provide proof-of- ownership. Because non-fungible tokens are stored on a blockchain, their ownership can be easily tracked and verified. This allows for the creation of a transparent and secure market for digital assets, which in turn increases their value.
Third, non-fungible tokens are unique. One of the key reasons for the value of NFTs is their rarity and uniqueness. Indeed, each non-fungible token is unique and cannot be replicated or replaced. At their essence, non-fungible tokens are one-of-a-kind digital assets. This allows for the creation of a limited supply of valuable digital items.
An Awk Monk NFT.
The Monetization of Digital Content
NFTs also provide creators a new way to monetize their digital content. Creators can now sell their digital art, music, videos, and other content as non-fungible tokens, which allows them to earn money from their creations in a new way. Moreover, non-fungible tokens allow for ongoing royalties. Ongoing royalties allow for creators to obtain a royalty for all secondary sales.
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