Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

Definition

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A non-fungible token or NFT is a unique and non-interchangeable unit of data stored on a digital ledger (blockchain). They represent an asset such as photos, videos, music, 3D models, gaming items, text, or any kind of digital file that the token is linked to.
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It is important to understand the concept of fungibility. 

• Fungible items are assets that are equal in commercial value, have identical properties and are interchangeable (e.g. - dollar bills, cryptocurrencies, common shares). They can be interchanged because they are worth the same and there’s no uniqueness to them.
  

• Non-fungible items, on the other hand, have UNIQUE characteristics and are not interchangeable. We consider things such as collectables, 1/1 art pieces and items with sentimental value as non-fungible.
  

NFTs can work as a public record of digital ownership, similar to what a certificate of authenticity does in real life. In this case, such ownership is visible in the blockchain, which as mentioned before acts as a transparent record of all transactions.
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Logically, this invention has been used to enable a new era of collectables and art in their digital form. We can trust that there is really just one unique owner of a certain digital asset, even if people download that asset and use it around the web.
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Many NFTs go beyond the digital realm and offer the owner certain benefits in real-life, or 1:1 real-life representations of the art the owner purchased. However, some also lean more towards their uses in digital platforms, such as a user being able to display their NFTs in different metaverses or use them in video games and other digital environments.

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‍Market stats

Market data: NonFungible

If you want to monitor different blockchains: 

• CryptoSlam!  (this one is really cool)

• DapperRadar

Market report: Chainanalysis‍
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Current use cases

• Digital art
• In-game assets (video games)
• Virtual real estate (virtual worlds)
• Music
• Films
• Rare collectables (e.g. tweets, memes)‍

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Potential future use cases

• Anything that requires a certificate of ownership or authenticity
• Fast-tracking of processes involving ownership (e.g. real estate, cars)
• As a VIP ticket for exclusive access to certain experiences
• Marketing campaigns powered by NFTs
• As a fundraising mechanism for a campaign (it’s starting to happen)

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