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Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets verified using blockchain technology, primarily on platforms like Ethereum. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs are indivisible and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis, ensuring each NFT is distinct and irreplaceable, much like a physical collectible. They have gained prominence in digital art, music, gaming, and other online communities for enabling proof of ownership and authenticity of digital creations. NFTs can represent anything from artwork and music to videos and tweets.

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Litecoin Enthusiasts Can Now Create NFTs, Tokens With OmniLite
The secondary layer will also enable the creation of stablecoins and smart contracts on the Litecoin blockchain.
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Solana Climbs 30% on Back of FTX NFT Marketplace Launch
The SOL token hit an all-time high of $194.82 early on Tuesday.
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Solana Hits All-Time High, FTX’s NFT Marketplace Spammed
Solana Hits All-Time High, FTX’s NFT Marketplace Spammed
Solana hits an all-time high. FTX’s NFT marketplace spammed. Kim Kardashian called out over crypto speculation. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cry...
Solana Hits All-Time High, FTX’s NFT Marketplace Spammed

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Crypto News Roundup for Sept. 7, 2021
With markets dipping near recent highs, the start of El Salvador’s BTC era and a look at the growing lexicon of NFT slang, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest new...
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India’s Zee Studios Announces NFT Drop on Polygon
The Indian entertainment giant is offering an NFT of a signed poster from one of its movies.
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Dungeons and Degens: Why Everyone Is Talking About Loot
Is it the insane growth in prices, the wild community world building, or both?
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NFL Bars Teams From Selling NFTs, Sponsorships to Crypto Trading Firms: Report
The policy does permit sponsorships with companies that mainly offer investment advisory or fund management services related to cryptocurrency.
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Loot Holders Get $51K AGLD Airdrop Because NFTs
An improbable, overnight rise has established a new token as a blockchain gaming heavyweight.
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The Value of NFTs Is Belonging
Art has always played a role in satisfying humanity’s need for community. What happens when you bring money into the picture?
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Crypto News Roundup for Sept. 3, 2021
With bitcoin breaking above $50K and a look at the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the context of NFTs, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup...
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