Rarible NFT Artist Spotlight

Maybe you've heard the news, Non-Fungible Tokens are the wild new craze, and they're selling like hotcakes!

Platforms such as Rarible and Opensea are now making headlines, with an already booming market between buyers and creators. Celebrities and artists around the world are getting involved in NFT's with stars like the Wu-Tang Clan, The Kings of Leon, and even Lindsay Lohan making waves.

However, one of the coolest aspects of this emerging industry is the possibility of discovering cool new artists that you may not otherwise come across.

Here are 5 NFT artists to watch out for on Rarible and Opensea:

FIMBIM

Fimbim is on the top-ten seller's list of Rarible, describing themselves as an artist, musician, and digital scumbag, and we couldn't agree more! Their passionate approach to custom melodies has birthed the first NFT Jingle collection in the world, called JingleBes.

https://rarible.com/jinglebe

C. CAMARO

C. Camaro is the creator of the Baikal Bingo token and organizes Crypto Lotteries. A connoisseur of contemporary art, their work is available on Rarible.

https://rarible.com/collectibles

ZOMBIE STARS

Zombie Stars is another interesting flesh-eating NFT to watch out for, definitely one of our new favorites!

https://rarible.com/zombiestars

SCAM LIKELY

Scam Likely caught our eye with their mind-blowing psychedelic art and trading-card NFT's available on Rarible's platform.

https://rarible.com/scamlikely

NFTEAZE

NFTEAZE has created the original Rarible Digital Pinup Collection that combines cheeky and collectible hand-drawn girls with blockchain technology.

https://rarible.com/nfteaze

Creating and storing value is more of an art than a science. Objects like stamps and collectibles and even gold do not have the same utility as a hammer or hamburger, yet they hold a much higher value. We are now seeing the next step in the evolution of collectibles through digital assets like Non-Fungible Tokens.

Just look at some of these recent headlines.

NFTs gain momentum as Jack Dorsey tweets sell for seven figures - CNBC

Opinion: NFTs: Retire early, retire rich - Market Watch

NFTs Are the Next 'It' Collectible, and They're Not Just a Fad - The Street

NFTs are blowing up the digital art and collectibles worlds. Here’s how they work. - Popular Science MSN

Maneuvering the selling, trading, or purchasing of Non-Fungible Tokens requires a specific digital wallet and costs the user or creator ‘gas fees’ to utilize the blockchain which are comparable to transaction/shipping fees in real life. You can screenshot an image of an NFT and hold it in your phone storage, but it’s only a knockoff of the original. Kind of like buying a Vladimir Kush print instead of the original. The digital signature verifies the authenticity of the item and the history of its creation, distribution, and holdings. The new ‘owner’ of a recently purchased NFT may then accept a bid from another user at a higher price if it is offered, which just scratches the surface of Non-Fungible Token investment opportunities. Another massive bonus to blockchain smart-contracts allows the original artist to gain commission off of every piece being sold, every single time it sells. This solves the age-old problem of artists not benefiting from the future sales and recognition of their work. Every time the NFT is sold on the blockchain, the original artist receives a pre-set royalty amount for their artwork.

This moment in time represents an entry point into what could be a major investment opportunity like Bitcoin. However, there is much more potential in this technology. Since every piece is blockchain verified, proof of ownership is ensured. This could be a new way to copyright or an additional way to back up someone's intellectual property and enhance existing processes. In some cases, NFTs come with the bonus of receiving the physical and digital version of the art in question. It's a bit like receiving the digital version of a film and then getting the DVD in the mail. However, it isn't limited to entertainment media. These aspects of NFT art add value and the potential for great innovation in the future. Anyone speculating this is a bubble should take a deeper look at how creators are revolutionizing blockchain technology and tailoring it to fit their unique visions and needs. Additionally, like anything else crypto-based hype matters. As they say, there is no such thing as bad publicity. Massive dips in Bitcoin and media coverage regarding the volatility of the digital asset have created brand awareness that has resulted in more investors than ever.

Some NFTs have immense value simply because they are the first. All the more reason to get in, buy and hold. This article was not investment advice and we encourage readers to research the crypto market, artists and weigh the risks and benefits with a trusted friend or professional before engaging with this new platform.