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Brief History of NFTs
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are unique digital assets stored on a blockchain.
2012–2016: The idea began with Colored Coins on Bitcoin and the first NFT artwork, “Quantum” (2014).
2017: Ethereum introduced ERC-721, enabling NFTs like CryptoPunks and CryptoKitties to gain popularity.
2020–2021: The NFT boom — artists and celebrities sold digital art; Beeple’s NFT sold for $69 million.
2022–Now: After the hype, NFTs evolved toward real utility — in gaming, identity, tickets, and membership access.
💡 Today, NFTs represent a key step in the rise of digital ownership and Web3 innovation.