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A BRIEF ON WHAT NFT IS ALL ABOUT

If you've ever wanted to know more about cryptocurrency and how it can change the world, then the answer is simple: NFT.

By franca omotosoPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
A BRIEF ON WHAT NFT IS ALL ABOUT
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Cryptocurrency has a way of going from unknown to household name in an instant. Bitcoin was once just "that thing" that everyone had heard about but didn't understand—it's only been in the last few years that people have started paying attention to what this crazy technology might mean for them.

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Cryptocurrency has a way of going from unknown to household name in an instant.

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset, and the term can be applied to several types of digital currency. It's also an important part of the overall cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Cryptocurrency is a form of digital asset that uses cryptography to secure the transactions and control the creation of additional units in circulation. Cryptocurrencies are generally thought to be more secure than regular currencies because they're not printed by central banks; instead, they're created through mining (a process that uses computers).

The first cryptocurrency was developed by an unknown person or group under the name Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009.* The first major use case for cryptocurrencies was as virtual money (crypto tokens) on gaming platforms like Minecraft or World of Warcraft where users could buy special items with them.*

So what is a non-fungible token, or NFT?

A non-fungible token, or NFT for short, is a unique digital asset. Unlike fungible tokens that can be bought for cash and exchanged for another coin (like Ethereum), an NFT is an individualized asset that can't be replicated. This means that you don't want your $20 worth of ether to turn into 10 $1 bills—you need to keep track of each individual bill as it's transferred from one owner to another!

An example: If you're at a bar and buy a drink with ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain (which is what most people do), then when you pick up your glass at the end of the night, there will be no guarantee that it's actually still yours. With an NFT like CryptoKitties' "CryptoCat" cards we see this problem solved by creating an immutable record on our personal databases so no one else can claim ownership without inputting their own data first; this ensures ownership stays within one user group alone while allowing anyone else who wants their crypto cat back access too but only after proving they aren't just copying someone else’s name down incorrectly onto their phone screen somewhere outside our app."

NFTs are the platform on which digital art is being sold, but that doesn't mean they're just for art anymore.

NFTs are the platform on which digital art is being sold, but that doesn't mean they're just for art anymore.

NFTs are a digital asset that is unique and can't be copied. They can represent anything from real-world property (e.g., a house) to fictional characters (e.g., Star Wars' Han Solo). Theoretically, you could use an NFT to buy yourself a new car or even a blockchain-based casino game!

That said, there are still some limits as to what you can do with your NFTs: You cannot transfer them directly from one person or group into another; they don't have any intrinsic value outside of their association with another item; and if someone else tries to take one of your virtual items off your hands by force (or fraud), then it's only fair that you should get compensated fairly fairly fairly fairly...

NFTs have gone mainstream and are being talked about as the future of art, collectibles and even sports memorabilia.

NFTs have gone mainstream and are being talked about as the future of art, collectibles and even sports memorabilia. NFTs are used to buy real estate and goods and services. They're digital representations of physical assets like cars, houses or art pieces.

Because they're digital, you can trade them with anyone around the world without having to physically go to another country or store them somewhere until someone wants them. You can also use your NFT as collateral for loans or borrow money from banks that accept cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC).

But NFTs can also be used to buy real estate, goods and services all over the world.

While it's true that NFTs can be used to buy real estate, goods and services all over the world, they are also uniquely suited to being used in this way. Unlike traditional currencies or other types of tokens, which have a fixed supply and cannot be created by any individual or organization on their own (with some exceptions), NFTs are designed so that new ones can be created when needed. This means there is no limit on how many you could own if you wanted—but of course there will always be a limit due to market forces like inflation or other factors such as litigation over who owns what property.

NFT is important to understand if you want to follow cryptocurrency news

NFTs are a new form of digital asset that can be used to represent physical objects, digital assets and ownership of a digital asset.

NFTs are built on top of Ethereum’s blockchain and allow for the registration, transfer and exchange of titles that cover various types of valuable content (e.g., artworks or video games). The main advantage over traditional cryptocurrencies is that they allow users to own their own creations rather than merely being able to buy them from others (as is usually the case with cryptocurrencies).

Conclusion

I hope this article has given you a better understanding of NFTs and what they mean for our future. It's important to note that the fact that these tokens are digital means they're not tangible in any way, so they aren't subject

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