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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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How to Make, Buy and Sell NFTs
The NFT market continues to grow as one of the industry’s most prominent sectors. Here’s how to make, buy and sell these digital assets.
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Quentin Tarantino speaks during a panel discussion at NFT.NYC on Nov. 2, 2021. (Amir Hamja/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Quentin Tarantino to Release ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs, Flouting Miramax Lawsuit
The famed director is moving forward with his Secret Network NFT sale later this month.
Quentin Tarantino speaks during a panel discussion at NFT.NYC on Nov. 2, 2021. (Amir Hamja/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

OpenSea's Devin Finzer speaking at NFT.NYC in 2019. (CoinDesk archives)
NFT Marketplace OpenSea Valued at $13.3B in $300M Funding Round
The ubiquitous NFT site was valued at $1.5 billion last July.
OpenSea's Devin Finzer speaking at NFT.NYC in 2019. (CoinDesk archives)

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How to Invest in the Metaverse
Metaverse land and crypto are just some of the ways future tech enthusiasts can invest in the next digital frontier.
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CoinFund, Franklin Templeton Back Metaversal in $50M Funding Round
The venture studio is using the money to add to its NFT portfolio and invest in metaverse companies.
A screenshot from a Metaversal promo video. (Metaversal)

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Garry Kasparov: Crypto Means Freedom
The chess grandmaster expects a basket of coins to replace the dollar within a decade.
Garry Kasparov (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Ape Theft Is an Expensive Way to Learn About Crypto’s Security Philosophy
People are losing their valuable NFTs to scams. Should platforms be held responsible?
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Samsung Announces 3 TVs for 2022 With NFT Trading Capability
Three models for 2022 feature an “intuitive, integrated platform for discovering, purchasing and trading digital artwork.”
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Eminem performs onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Eminem Purchases Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT for $462K
The celebrated entertainer quickly made the dazed-looking ape, who is outfitted in a military-style cap and hip hop clothing, his Twitter profile picture.
Eminem performs onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)