NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are noninterchangeable digital assets
stored on a blockchain. They usually take the form of a picture, video,
or audio file in a digital format. NFTs can be sold, traded, or leased
like any real-world asset.
Why are NFTs worth anything if it is just art
NFTs are valuable because they verify the authenticity of a non-fungible
asset. This makes these assets unique and one of a kind. ... While anyone
can make copies of his paintings, the original painting remains irreplaceable
and unique. NFTs make digital content irreplaceable, hence valuable.
How much are NFTs worth ?
In theory, anybody can tokenise their work to sell as an NFT but interest has been fuelled by recent headlines of multi-million-dollar sales.
On 19 February, an animated Gif of Nyan Cat - a 2011 meme of a flying pop-tart cat - sold for more than $500,000 (£365,000).
A few weeks later, musician Grimes sold some of her digital art for more than $6m.
It is not just art that is tokenised and sold !