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What Is Crypto Art And How Does It Work?

What Is Crypto Art And How Does It Work?

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WHAT IS CRYPTO ART?

WHAT IS CRYPTO ART?

Crypto art is a digital art form. It is treated like physical artwork collections, and owners may have verified ownership of a piece of crypto art. The art world has long had established systems for collection paintings or sculptures.

But until now, although it was produced, there was no clear way for people to collect digital artwork. Crypto art and NFTs allow you to do just that.

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Crypto art can take many forms

Crypto art can take many forms, from digital graphics to music, VR dreamscapes, or programmable art. These digital assets can have a collector’s value and can represent items, including still graphic images, photography, GIFs, videos, music & much more.

  • The crypto art concept revolves around the idea of digital scarcity. Like traditional art, Crypto Art exists in limited quantities, in some cases, buyers can purchase the rights to partial royalties and reproduction of the artwork.
  • Crypto art is usually digital artwork, but it can also be physical art tracked in a blockchain or “crypto” system.

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IS CRYPTO ART GENUINE?

IS CRYPTO ART GENUINE?

Yes, crypto art can be authenticated and is usually genuine. Just as paintings are signed and authenticated, crypto art can be verified

  • The verification is completed using a non-fungible token, commonly referred to as an NFT.

Crypto art or “NFT-based artworks” have been selling for thousands or even millions of dollars through reputable auction houses such as Christie’s over the past year.

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HOW DO YOU BUY CRYPTO ART?

  • The NFTs used to buy crypto art are built on blockchain technology
  • Blockchain technology is also used for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Etherium, and yes, even DOGE coins. The blockchain offers a secure, digital record of transactions.
  • The blockchain acts like a “digital ledger” and serves as incorruptible proof of ownership. Using this system, artworks and their ownership can always be tracked via the blockchain. When you add NFTs to the equation, you are also adding an incorruptible proof of authenticity to this “Digital Ledger.”

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WHO ARE THE CRYPTO ARTISTS?

WHO ARE THE CRYPTO ARTISTS?

Many of the most famous crypto artists have been well known in the digital art space for some time but others are younger, newer artists finding their audience in a digital-first world.

The beauty of crypto art is its democratization of the art scene. Technology has allowed a wider variety of artists and digital creators to get their work out to the world and find new fans and buyers.

One of the biggest names in the digital art market is Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple. Hhis piece “Everyday: The First 5000 days” sold for $69.3 million in March 2021.

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CAN CRYPTO ART BE COPIED?

CAN CRYPTO ART BE COPIED?

You can certainly copy a digital file, including art sold with an NFT. In some cases, the owner can buy the rights to reproduction.

An NFT grants you ownership of the work, but it can be copied with permission or illegally. This is not actually that different from the reproductions we see all the time of traditional artwork. Just as the Mona Lisa has been reproduced countless times in print and digital, so too can crypto art. But only one person can own the original of any artwork.

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CRYPTO ART PLATFORMS

The Ethereum blockchain is one of the most popular networks for digital artists to join and sell their artwork on. It is currently the most extensive network for crypto art. 

Some marketplaces like Raible and Mintable offer a complete range of digital art. Others like Ephemera cater mainly to photographers. 

Crypto art marketplaces require a portfolio review to gain entry. Make sure you are working with the most reputable and focused marketplace for each artistic medium.

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MAJOR CRYPTO ART MARKETPLACES

  • ArtOlin
  • Cryto.com NFT
  • Ethereum
  • EOSIO
  • Flow
  • Hive
  • Near
  • Phantasm
  • Tezos
  • Waves
  • Zilliqa
  • VeChain Thor

Do some research before making a big purchase or investment.

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CONCLUSION

Just as they say about classical artwork, you may not know much about crypto art, but you know what you like. 

There are many different genres of crypto art available, so if you go looking, you’re likely to find something that suits your taste. If you like the work of a digital crypto artist, then crypto art could be a good investment. 

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