Get a grip on NFTs and learn how to get in the game It's not often that a brand-new investment comes along that revolutionizes how we buy and sell digital assets. But that's what non-fungible tokens (NFTs) did. Built on blockchain tech, NFTs are shaking up the world of digital commodity investing. And you can get your slice of the pie before everyone jumps into the arena. In NFTs For Dummies, you'll find straightforward answers to critical aspects of the NFT phenomenon. You'll learn exactly what non-fungible tokens really are, how you can find them, and even how to create your own valuable NFTs. You'll also discover: How to find reliable and safe NFT marketplaces where you can be sure you're dealing with reputable buyers and sellers A peek behind the NFT curtain to see how NFTs work and what, exactly, you own when you buy or make an NFT Discussions of the kinds of digital properties that can be converted into an NFT Perfect for anyone who wants to learn about the market for buying, selling, and creating crypto collectibles, NFTs For Dummies is the only resource you'll need to get a handle on this cutting-edge tech and start making it work for you.

This book focuses on the relevance of non-fungible token-based products in the current hyper-digitalized and hyper-connected world. Connecting the new NFTs’ technologies with academic literature on marketing, the authors highlight future research streams as well as strategies and factors that marketers and managers can use to promote this new type of product. Starting with an overview of the nature and increasing importance of NFTs in marketing, the authors extensively examine the blockchain technology that underlies this new innovation along with its applications. Specifically, by reviewing the existing literature on NFTs, the authors explain the emerging topics and business opportunities offered by NFTs for intellectual property protection, development of new lifestyles, and forms of entertainment. The second part of the book investigates NFTs in three different contexts: art, music, and fashion. By exploring the key behavioral variables that underlie consumers’ intentions to purchase NFT-based products (i.e., materialism, status consumption orientation, innovativeness), the authors discuss the various implications for advertising and marketing strategies in such industries. Offering a state-of-the-art look at this new technology, this book presents a guide for scholars and anyone looking for an understanding of NFTs and the opportunities they present. With a preface by Russell Belk.

NFTs - Non-Fungible Tokens - A Precise Book to Learn All about NFTs Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of Non-Fungible Tokens 1.2 Brief History of NFTs 1.3 Significance of NFTs 1.4 Purpose of the Book 2. Understanding Blockchain 2.1 Overview of Blockchain 2.2 Blockchain for NFTs 2.3 Benefits and Challenges of Blockchain for NFTs 3. Types of NFTs 3.1 Art NFTs 3.2 Gaming NFTs 3.3 Music NFTs 3.4 Sports NFTs 3.5 Real Estate NFTs 3.6 Other types of NFTs 4. The Creation and Design of NFTs 4.1 Creating an NFT 4.2 Designing an NFT 4.3 Best Practices for Creating and Designing NFTs 5. The NFT Marketplace 5.1 Overview of the NFT Marketplace 5.2 Popular NFT Marketplaces 5.3 How to Buy and Sell NFTs 5.4 Risks and Challenges of the NFT Marketplace 6. Legal Issues Surrounding NFTs 6.1 Copyright and NFTs 6.2 Intellectual Property and NFTs 6.3 Taxation and NFTs 6.4 Other Legal Issues 7. NFTs and the Environment 7.1 Overview of NFTs and the Environment 7.2 Environmental Impact of NFTs 7.3 Green NFTs and Sustainable Practices 8. NFTs and the Future of Collectibles 8.1 Overview of Collectibles 8.2 NFTs and Collectibles 8.3 Future of Collectibles with NFTs 9. NFTs and the Future of Art 9.1 Overview of Art and NFTs 9.2 Benefits and Challenges of NFTs for Art 9.3 Future of Art with NFTs 10. NFTs and the Future of Gaming 10.1 Overview of Gaming and NFTs 10.2 Benefits and Challenges of NFTs for Gaming 10.3 Future of Gaming with NFTs 11. NFTs and the Future of Music 11.1 Overview of Music and NFTs 11.2 Benefits and Challenges of NFTs for Music 11.3 Future of Music with NFTs 12. NFTs and the Future of Sports 12.1 Overview of Sports and NFTs 12.2 Benefits and Challenges of NFTs for Sports 12.3 Future of Sports with NFTs 13. NFTs and the Future of Real Estate 13.1 Overview of Real Estate and NFTs 13.2 Benefits and Challenges of NFTs for Real Estate 13.3 Future of Real Estate with NFTs 14. Investing in NFTs 14.1 Overview of NFT Investing 14.2 Factors to Consider When Investing in NFTs 14.3 Risks and Challenges of NFT Investing 14.4 Best Practices for NFT Investing 15. NFTs and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 15.1 Overview of DeFi 15.2 NFTs and DeFi 15.3 Benefits and Challenges of NFTs for DeFi 16. NFTs and Gaming Industry 16.1 Overview of Gaming Industry 16.2 Impact of NFTs on Gaming Industry 16.3 Opportunities and Challenges for Gaming Industry with NFTs 17. Case Studies on Successful NFTs 17.1 Art NFTs Case Studies 17.2 Gaming NFTs Case Studies 17.3 Music NFTs Case Studies 17.4 Sports NFTs Case Studies 17.5 Real Estate NFTs Case Studies 17.6 Other NFTs Case Studies 18. Future Developments in NFTs 18.1 Overview of Future Developments 18.2 Emerging Trends in NFTs 18.3 Predictions for the Future of NFTs 19. NFTs and Social Impact 19.1 Overview of NFTs and Social Impact 19.2 Positive Social Impacts of NFTs 19.3 Negative Social Impacts of NFTs 19.4 Ethical Considerations of NFTs 20. Technical Aspects of NFTs 20.1 Smart Contracts and NFTs 20.2 Token Standards for NFTs 20.3 Interoperability and NFTs 21. NFTs and Education 21.1 Overview of NFTs and Education 21.2 Applications of NFTs in Education 21.3 Benefits and Challenges of NFTs in Education 22. Conclusion 22.1 Summary of Key Points 22.2 Final Thoughts on NFTs.

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• What is this craze of NFTs? Why is the world going insanely crazy about it? How to comfort ourselves to enter this world of Crypto Collectibles? Well, if these questions sound you interesting, consider the path to explore what it really is? Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have shaken the crypto world. Recently, we all might have heard the term ‘Non-Fungible Tokens’ or the ‘NFTs’. May it be from news or games, or may it be from celebrities and artists, we all hear these terms quite frequently. Well, as a newbie, we did become curious and asked ourselves the above stated questions which are obvious. Well, no need to worry!! This book is all about answering your queries in the best comfortable way. Introducing To You • Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT): Delve Into The World of NFT Crypto Collectibles And How It Might Change Everything.' Written on the basis of work done by several researchers and opinions of various economist and cryptocurrency experts, this book explores this exciting new field of NFTs. This book shares insights on why we should all be excited for these new types of digital assets. This book helps you understand the world of NFT crypto collectibles. It explains the NFT Ecosystem as well. It further explains how to buy, sell, and trade them. It further discusses various aspects associated with the NFT Ecosystem. • What can you learn from the book? • What is exactly Non-Fungible Token (NFT)? • Understanding Tokens • Difference between Fungible and Non-Fungible Tokens • Importance of NFTs • Background of NFTs • Technical Details of the NFT Ecosystem • Protocols & Token Standards • Security in NFTs • Applications of NFTs • Challenges in the NFT System • Marketplaces of NFTs • Wallets Used in NFTs Transactions • Creating, Buying and Selling NFTs • Future of the NFTs Happy Learning! Enjoy Your Reading!

An NFT (non-fungible “non-interchangeable”) token simply represents ownership of an asset. Before choosing an NFT marketplace, you'll first want to decide the kind of digital asset you're interested in buying, selling, or creating. Just about anything digital -- the written word, videos, video games, art, collectors’ items, etc. -- can be tokenized on a blockchain. Another consideration is the type of tokens supported on a marketplace. NFT marketplaces are your path to start investing in digital assets, collectibles, and art, but there are lots of options out there. Be sure to choose one that suits your buying and storage needs based on the type of NFT you're after and the crypto you're interested in using for transactions. This is a new industry and is highly speculative. The value of digital art and collectibles works much the same as physical art and collectibles: Value is subjective and determined by factors such as uniqueness and the reputation of the artist who made it. I know what you're thinking, why would anyone pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a photo or video when they can only upload it? But it's just like real art, the copy of the photo is not the original! NFT is different because you get ownership of that piece of art when you buy it, otherwise you might be violating some copyright laws. Opensea.io is the most common online marketplace for non-fungible tokens. The report includes the following parts: 1.What is NFT?? 2. Can’t just upload the digital assets instead of buying them on NFT??? 3. Some NFT marketplaces. 4. Using Opensea.io to sell and buy NFT assets. 5. Creating and minting NFT assets in OpenSea.io. 6. How to create and sell NFT on Binance NFT Marketplace. 7. How to create and sell NFT on Gate.io NFT Marketplace. 8. How to create and sell NFT on FTX.US NFT Marketplace. 9. Example on selling NFT assets on OpeanSea.io. 10. References.

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have blossomed into an area of immense cultural, investment, and academic interest, and this groundswell of fascination with non-fungible digital tokenization has been accompanied by a variety of attitudes towards their function, purpose, and potential. Some advocates perceive NFTs to be revolutionary in character, reshaping notions of the construction and preservation of unique assets in the digital realm. At the same time, a notable number of skeptics and detractors view the NFT movement as a passing and overhyped fad at best, and a disingenuous ploy in the digital economy at its worst. Given the diversity of views that have emerged in a comparatively brief span, this book draws upon rich academic perspectives on NFTs from a variety of disciplines, including: computer science, cultural studies, mathematics, sociology, linguistics, mass communication, economics, and finance. The book teases out nuances in how NFTs can and should operate, while also pointing to the potential that these non-fungible assets wield in the digital sphere, along with countervailing arguments against their conceptual and functional salience, and perhaps some dangers that they pose. The book considers the longevity and viability of NFTs as sociocultural, technological, and economic phenomenon, while offering estimates of future paths that NFTs might take in each domain and weighs the opposing narratives and strikes balanced assessments of the legal, cultural, technological, economic, and political role of NFTs in modern society. With its panoramic display of analysis on NFTs, the book will be of particular interest to scholars and researchers across a wide number of subjects.