An NFT is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art,
music, in-game items and videos. They are bought and sold online,
frequently with cryptocurrency, and they are generally encoded with the
same underlying software as many cryptos.
Anyone can view the individual images—or even the entire collage of
images online for free. So why are people willing to spend millions on
something they could easily screenshot or download? Because an NFT
allows the buyer to own the original item. Not only that, it contains
built-in authentication, which serves as proof of ownership. Collectors
value those “digital bragging rights” almost more than the item itself.
“NFT's are risky because their future is uncertain, and
we don’t yet have a lot of history to judge their performance,” . “Since
NFTs are so new, it may be worth investing small amounts to try it out
for now.”
In other words, investing in NFTs is a largely personal decision. If you
have money to spare, it may be worth considering, especially if a piece
holds meaning for you.
But keep in mind, an NFT’s value is
based entirely on what someone else is willing to pay for it. Therefore,
demand will drive the price rather than fundamental, technical or
economic indicators, which typically influence stock prices and at least
generally form the basis for investor demand.
All this means, an NFT may resale for less than you paid for it. Or you
may not be able to resell it at all if no one wants it. That said,
approach NFTs just like you would any investment: Do your research,
understand the risks—including that you might lose all of your investing
dollars—and if you decide to take the plunge, proceed with a healthy
dose of caution.
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