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A Guide to Crypto Collectibles and Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)

The creation of Bitcoin introduced the concept of trustless, digital scarcity. Before it, the cost of digitally copying something was next to nothing. With the advent of blockchain technology, programmable digital scarcity has become possible – letting us map the digital world to the real world. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), often referred to as crypto collectibles, expand this […]

Updated March 23, 2022

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The creation of Bitcoin introduced the concept of trustless, digital scarcity. Before it, the cost of digitally copying something was next to nothing. With the advent of blockchain technology, programmable digital scarcity has become possible – letting us map the digital world to the real world.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), often referred to as crypto collectibles, expand this idea. Unlike cryptocurrencies, where each token is equal, non-fungible tokens are unique and limited in quantity.
NFTs are a key building block in a new, blockchain-powered digital economy. Numerous projects have experimented with NFTs in a variety of use cases, including gaming, digital identity, licensing, certificates, and fine art. What’s more, NFTs even allow for fractional ownership of high-value items.
NFTs have become much easier to issue, and we’re seeing increasing amounts minted daily.  This article will dive into what NFTs are, what they can be used for, and how a game called CryptoKitties congested the Ethereum blockchain in late 2017.
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A Guide to Crypto Collectibles and Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)
The creation of Bitcoin introduced the concept of trustless, digital scarcity. Before it, the cost of digitally copying something was next to nothing. With the advent of blockchain technology, programmable digital scarcity has become possible – letting us map the digital world to the real world. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), often referred to as crypto collectibles, expand this idea. Unlike cryptocurrencies, where each token is equal, non-fungible tokens are unique and limited in quantity. NFTs are a key building block in a new, blockchain-powered digital economy. Numerous projects have experimented with NFTs in a variety of use cases, including gaming, digital identity, licensing, certificates, and fine art. What’s more, NFTs even allow for fractional ownership of high-value items. NFTs have become much easier to issue, and we’re seeing increasing amounts minted daily. This article will dive into what NFTs are, what they can be used for, and how a game called CryptoKitties congested the Ethereum blockchain in late 2017.

  • What is a non-fungible token (NFT)?
  • How do NFTs work?
  • What can NFTs be used for?
  • How do I make NFTs?
  • How do I buy NFTs?
  • The story of CryptoKitties and Ethereum

Popular projects using NFTs and crypto collectibles
Many different projects already use NFTs as collectible and tradable items. Let’s go through a selection of some of the most popular ones.

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