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.


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NFL All Day 101: How to Buy, Sell and Trade NFL NFTs

NFL All Day is a digital collectible marketplace that lets football fans collect video highlights in the form of NFTs and connect with other like-minded fans from around the world. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

NFL All Day (Unsplash)

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Introducing CoinDesk's Sports Week

How athletes, teams and leagues are getting into the game.

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Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling

Microsoft-owned video game Minecraft banned NFTs from its game to ensure a “safe and inclusive experience” for the players. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the ongoing battle between the traditional gaming world and Web3.

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DeFi Analytics Manager Zapper Adds NFT and DAO Dashboards

The on-chain analytics platform known for its DeFi chops is expanding into the world of NFTs and DAOs.

Zapper adds NFT and DAO dashboards. (Shutterstock)

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Outside Magazine Wants the Metaverse to Take a Hike

The fitness lifestyle media company’s “anti-metaverse”platform will give users incentive to ski, run, bike or hike using NFTs and other rewards.

The Outerverse plans to use an "Outside to Earn" model to get people hiking. (Adam Bautz/Flickr, modified by CoinDesk)

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Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling

The decision to ban blockchain integrations and NFTs resulted in a mixed response from its community of gamers.

A screen grab of an NFT Worlds video from Dec. 14, 2021 (NFT Worlds/YouTube)

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This AI-Based Startup Can Authenticate Your NFTs

Optic, a startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to authenticate non-fungible tokens (NFTs), raised $11 million in a seed round. With the fresh funding it plans to create a public API for Web3 developers and new tools for NFT creators and collectors. “The Hash” team discusses the worlds of NFTs and AI merging together.

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The Sandbox Brings on Security Firm BrandShield to Prevent Rising NFT Fraud

Cybersecurity company BrandShield removed 120 phishing sites and 58 fake social media accounts in March and April.

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Another Twitter Hack Hits the NFT Community

An influencer’s Twitter and Discord accounts were compromised on Tuesday in what many fear could be a widening takeover.

(Sara Kurfeß/Unsplash)

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GameStop’s NFT Marketplace Opening Week Sales Eclipse Coinbase Volume

The video-game retailer's marketplace opened to $7.2 million in weekly sales volume, with the MetaBoy collection being the top seller so far.

(John Smith/VIEWpress)