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Fine Art NFTs

Innovation Without Borders Launched the First Impressionist NFT

— August 10, 2021 — Art & Design
Cryptocurrency consultancy firm Innovation Without Borders is shaking up the fine art world with the launch of the very first Impressionist NFT with the auction of Claude Monet's Spring Sunshine from 1865. This artwork is set to make history as the first Impressionist painting to sell as an NFT and the highest bidder will get both the non-fungible token and the original physical masterpiece.

Backed by documents and contracts to verify its authenticity, the physical and digital assets speak to the way the art industry is being disrupted by digital assets and the blockchain. Interestingly, thanks to the blockchain, there's no need for auction houses or intermediaries to be involved, since there are transparent records that are kept on the details of the piece.
Trend Themes
1. Fine Art Nfts - Fine art is being disrupted by digital assets through the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that can be sold and verified through the blockchain.
2. Blockchain-based Art Verification - The use of blockchain technology allows for transparent record-keeping and verification of fine art, disrupting traditional auction houses and intermediaries.
3. Hybrid Ownership of Physical and Digital Art - The auctioning of both the non-fungible token and original physical masterpiece introduces a new model for art ownership and investment in fine art through NFTs.
Industry Implications
1. Art Auction Houses - Auction houses must adapt to the rise of NFTs and blockchain-based art verification that eliminates the need for intermediaries.
2. Cryptocurrency Consulting - Cryptocurrency consultancies are uniquely positioned to advise fine art collectors and investors on the benefits and opportunities of NFTs and blockchain-based art verification.
3. Art Investment Firms - Art investment firms can explore new opportunities for investment in hybrid ownership models that combine physical and digital ownership of fine art through NFTs.
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