I like the idea that digital art can be as unique as its analog counterpart. But I have no idea about the technical background and necessities that are required.
But I have no idea about the technical background and necessities that are required.
Me neither. But again, thinking of that problem with online databases we might need that seriously.
Like with openclipart and public domain the images are regurgitated between sites and now it is impossible to track the original appearance, uploader etc.
in fact, the likes I get in my arts never pay my bills, I liked this NFT thing because it can add value to artists, in addition to making the arts scarce, giving value.
@vil_br :
Do you have any experience with creating nft-s?
I don't have much knowledge, but I learned to work on a platform called an atomic hub (where I sell my NFTs), if you are interested I can teach you.
I don't have much knowledge, but I learned to work on a platform called an atomic hub (where I sell my NFTs), if you are interested I can teach you.
Thank you! Right now just wondering around to see what's the hype.
On first impression it's more like a business idea based on mistrust/greed rather a protocol to track the history of a file on the net.
Is the basic idea that the mentioned platform encrypts a part in your file that only they can browse as a collection holder and offers accessability to paying members?
Because then it's really just a local thing, no matter how large they grow.
@Lazur To be fair, I haven't read a lot about the whole thing but I'll hazard a guess and say your first impression is actually pretty accurate - or it will be not too far into the future. While there certainly are positive aspects about it, it won't take people long to turn this into yet another "digital gold rush" while further advancing global warming. And I won't be surprised if it's not really gonna help the actual creators much because in the end, it's going to be selling and reselling stuff from one rich person to another.
Yeah, I'm a positive, non-cynical person :) Despite my critical view on these technical aspects, I wish you all the best with your work @vil_br .
Unfortunately the term "NFT" has become shorthand for "a digital file sold as an NFT". In its simplest sense I see NFTs as nothing more than receipts: they prove that the holder of the receipt is the owner of the thing that the receipt refers to. Most commonly this is a digital file, but NFTs can, and have, been used as proof-of-ownership of physical items (not just artistic creations, but things like houses and cars) as well. The fact that this proof-of-ownership exists on an open blockchain, outside the control of an individual organisation, makes them a (theoretically) more future-proof way of tracking ownership, regardless of what happens to particular sites or companies.
As a new way of tracking ownership, however, all of the hundreds of years-worth of problems, scams and issues that surround ownership of physical artworks have all landed at once. Traditional platforms have had to deal with fakes, forgeries, plagiarism and so on for a long time. Many of the complaints about NFTs are just digital variations on these themes.
The environmental impact is something of a red herring. That's not to dismiss it entirely, as it's definitely an issue, but a lot of the figures that get thrown around are misguided and misinformed at best. Blockchains and crypto are new, and finding their feet: in time there will likely be a move to increasingly 'green' blockchains that don't have the same issues. The move to make Ethereum, the main chain for NFTs, into a greener 'proof-of-stake' blockchain has already been brought forward in light of its surging demand.
The current hype surrounding NFTs - and the scams and misinformation that comes with it - has the effect of obscuring a clever and useful idea behind knee-jerk reactions and backlash. As a technical idea, I think they're brilliant. But as with any new technology it will take a while for society to develop the platforms and use-cases that will ultimately make them an extremely powerful tool in the future, whether for artists to get a fairer deal, or just for proving that you own your car.
And I won't be surprised if it's not really gonna help the actual creators much because in the end, it's going to be selling and reselling stuff from one rich person to another.
It's worth noting that most NFT art platforms allow the creator to specify that a portion of any resale should be returned to the original creator - something that can't be practically done with physical art sales. For an NFT artist who has enabled this, having their work sold and re-sold from one rich person to another would actually be great, as they will get a cut of each sale!
Share Finished Artwork NFTs and Inkscape.
Inkscape.org
Inkscape is a great tool, and NFTs are a great incentive to value these illustrators. @mundovilnfts
I like the artwork. The whole NFT/crypto stuff on the other hand though - ehhh.. not a fan to be honest.
I like the idea that digital art can be as unique as its analog counterpart. But I have no idea about the technical background and necessities that are required.
Me neither. But again, thinking of that problem with online databases we might need that seriously.
Like with openclipart and public domain the images are regurgitated between sites and now it is impossible to track the original appearance, uploader etc.
https://inkscape.org/forums/tutorials/free-svg-resources-around-the-net/
@vil_br :
Do you have any experience with creating nft-s?
in fact, the likes I get in my arts never pay my bills, I liked this NFT thing because it can add value to artists, in addition to making the arts scarce, giving value.
@vil_br :
Do you have any experience with creating nft-s?
I don't have much knowledge, but I learned to work on a platform called an atomic hub (where I sell my NFTs), if you are interested I can teach you.
Thank you! Right now just wondering around to see what's the hype.
On first impression it's more like a business idea based on mistrust/greed rather a protocol to track the history of a file on the net.
Is the basic idea that the mentioned platform encrypts a part in your file that only they can browse as a collection holder and offers accessability to paying members?
Because then it's really just a local thing, no matter how large they grow.
sorry i didn't learn how to quote, but come on.
NFT is something new, and public, for me it will be perfect when it becomes transferable between multiplatforms, I believe it will be great.
@Lazur To be fair, I haven't read a lot about the whole thing but I'll hazard a guess and say your first impression is actually pretty accurate - or it will be not too far into the future. While there certainly are positive aspects about it, it won't take people long to turn this into yet another "digital gold rush" while further advancing global warming. And I won't be surprised if it's not really gonna help the actual creators much because in the end, it's going to be selling and reselling stuff from one rich person to another.
Yeah, I'm a positive, non-cynical person :) Despite my critical view on these technical aspects, I wish you all the best with your work @vil_br .
Unfortunately the term "NFT" has become shorthand for "a digital file sold as an NFT". In its simplest sense I see NFTs as nothing more than receipts: they prove that the holder of the receipt is the owner of the thing that the receipt refers to. Most commonly this is a digital file, but NFTs can, and have, been used as proof-of-ownership of physical items (not just artistic creations, but things like houses and cars) as well. The fact that this proof-of-ownership exists on an open blockchain, outside the control of an individual organisation, makes them a (theoretically) more future-proof way of tracking ownership, regardless of what happens to particular sites or companies.
As a new way of tracking ownership, however, all of the hundreds of years-worth of problems, scams and issues that surround ownership of physical artworks have all landed at once. Traditional platforms have had to deal with fakes, forgeries, plagiarism and so on for a long time. Many of the complaints about NFTs are just digital variations on these themes.
The environmental impact is something of a red herring. That's not to dismiss it entirely, as it's definitely an issue, but a lot of the figures that get thrown around are misguided and misinformed at best. Blockchains and crypto are new, and finding their feet: in time there will likely be a move to increasingly 'green' blockchains that don't have the same issues. The move to make Ethereum, the main chain for NFTs, into a greener 'proof-of-stake' blockchain has already been brought forward in light of its surging demand.
The current hype surrounding NFTs - and the scams and misinformation that comes with it - has the effect of obscuring a clever and useful idea behind knee-jerk reactions and backlash. As a technical idea, I think they're brilliant. But as with any new technology it will take a while for society to develop the platforms and use-cases that will ultimately make them an extremely powerful tool in the future, whether for artists to get a fairer deal, or just for proving that you own your car.
It's worth noting that most NFT art platforms allow the creator to specify that a portion of any resale should be returned to the original creator - something that can't be practically done with physical art sales. For an NFT artist who has enabled this, having their work sold and re-sold from one rich person to another would actually be great, as they will get a cut of each sale!