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NFT (Non-Fungible Token)
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Definition
A unique blockchain token representing ownership of a specific digital or physical asset — artwork, collectibles, game items, music, or real estate — that cannot be replicated or divided (unless fractionalized).
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Concept Diagram
Key Takeaways
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NFTs are unique blockchain tokens (ERC-721) representing verifiable ownership of specific assets.
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Use cases extend far beyond JPEGs: gaming items, music royalties, credentials, and real estate.
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The NFT market saw a 95%+ correction from 2021 highs, but infrastructure and utility improved.
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Soulbound tokens (SBTs) represent non-transferable identity credentials on-chain.
Practical Example
A musician mints 100 NFTs representing 1% streaming royalties each for their new album. Fans buy them for $50 each. When the song goes viral on Spotify, each NFT holder receives monthly royalty payments in USDC — directly to their wallet.
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Related Terms
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dApp (Decentralized Application)An application built on a decentralized network that combines a smart contract and a frontend user interface.
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ERC-721The free, open standard that describes how to build non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum blockchain.
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MintingThe process of creating new tokens on a blockchain, such as when a new NFT is generated or a stablecoin is issued.
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RWA (Real World Assets)The tokenization of off-chain assets — real estate, treasury bills, commodities, private credit — into on-chain tokens that can be traded, fractionalized, and used in DeFi.
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