NFTs

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets verified using blockchain technology, primarily on platforms like Ethereum. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs are indivisible and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis, ensuring each NFT is distinct and irreplaceable, much like a physical collectible. They have gained prominence in digital art, music, gaming, and other online communities for enabling proof of ownership and authenticity of digital creations. NFTs can represent anything from artwork and music to videos and tweets.


Videos

Dapper Labs Valuation Surges as Sports World Can't Get Enough of NFTs

Dapper Labs, the firm behind NBA Top Shot, has seen its valuation skyrocket to $7.5B, and Brazilian soccer legend Pele is the latest athlete to get into the NFT game. What's behind the love for NFTs in the world of professional sports? Is it just a cash grab or the sign of a shift in the sports world? "The Hash" panel weighs in.

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Videos

How and Why A New York Times Journalist Created and Sold an NFT for $560K

New York Times tech reporter and author of “Futureproof” Kevin Roose joins “First Mover” to discuss his process and motivations for creating an NFT out of his column on NFTs. Plus, his thoughts about the coverage of crypto in the mainstream media.

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Markets

NBA Top Shot Firm Dapper Labs Raising Funds at $7.5B+ Valuation: Report

Three-year old Dapper's value is exploding along with the demand for non-fungible tokens.

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Markets

NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Sells NFT for $5.4M

Proceeds from the auction are going to the Freedom of the Press Foundation.

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Videos

Paris Hilton Is Obsessed with Crypto and NFTs

Paris Hilton: reality television star, heiress…long-time crypto investor? Paris was an early adopter of bitcoin and ethereum and is now dropping an NFT collection on Nifty Gateway. Is Paris Hilton a genuine crypto enthusiast or opportunist? “The Hash” panel debates.

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Finance

Soccer Icon Pelé Becomes Latest Sports Star to Enter NFT Craze

The Pelé NFTs are launching on Ethernity Chain, which also has deals with baseball star Fernando Tatis Jr. and others.

Pele visits Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Sept. 2, 2017.

Tech

ENS Is Minting NFTs of 23 Top Level Domains. Here’s What That Means

Winners will receive both the DNS TLD and an NFT representing the ENS version.

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Finance

Sotheby’s NFT Auction With Artist Pak and Nifty Gateway Brings In $16.8M

Sotheby's first NFT auction fetched a total of $16,825,999.

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Videos

Sotheby's Auction of Pak Digital Art NFT Collection Sold for $16.8M

Sotheby's partnership with the digital artist Pak has proven to be a success. Pak's collection of NFTs, including an image of a single pixel, was auctioned off for a total of $16.8M. "The Hash" panel discusses the current debate in the art world over NFTs and who is buying high-priced NFTs.

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Markets

Crypto Is Still the Frontier for Journalism

An interview with ERC-20 co-creator Simon de la Rouviere about his new media project combining NFTs, DAOs and cryptocurrency.

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