Sometimes it's best to explain things backwards. Perhaps this is one of those times.
In this episode, I work backwards from the artwork through the metadata to what an NFT actually is, in order to help "content creators" (shudder - why can't we call them artists, composers, writers, and so on).
 
And in particular, why the NFT is not the art, but rather a pointer to a pointer to the art.

Sometimes it's best to explain things backwards. Perhaps this is one of those times. In this episode, I work backwards from the artwork through the metadata to what an NFT actually is, in order to help "content creators" (shudder - why can't we call them artists, composers, writers, and so on). And in particular, why the NFT is not the art, but rather a pointer to a pointer to the art.

NFTs explained: for artists and creators

This channel features regular updates devoted to explaining issues surrounding blockchain, from the technical through to economics and philosophy. I also look at tech startup issues, innovation, and the patenting process.

You can get a copy of my book at http://mybook.to/moveover or read more about it at http://www.thinklair.com/

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This channel features regular updates devoted to explaining issues surrounding blockchain, from the technical through to economics and philosophy. I also look at tech startup issues, innovation, and the patenting process. You can get a copy of my book at http://mybook.to/moveover or read more about it at http://www.thinklair.com/

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