International NFT Day: Why is it celebrated and what's the road ahead?

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NFT day by the crypto community. International NFT day celebrates the creation and use of NFTs. The term was coined by Dapper Labs Chief Technology Officer Dete Shirley in the form of the ERC-721 standard on the same day in 2017, marking its existence. NFTs are digital assets that can be stored, transferred, and traded just like traditional assets. They provide a secure way for people to exchange information and money without having to trust third parties. NFTs are cryptographic tokens that use blockchain technology to verify their ownership and cannot be replicated and are used to represent digital and real-world items such as artwork and real estate, allowing these assets to be traded.

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Why is it celebrated?International NFT Day is all about celebrating the creators and collectors in the NFT community. It’s also a day for people to learn about NFTs and get started with their own collection. Edul Patel, CEO & Co-Founder, Mudrex said NFTs are an innovative technology that has rapidly gained momentum over the past one year. «They are capable of replacing the physical paper documents in every sector, ensuring better security. NFTs will soon be a part of our everyday lives for their unique way of proving ownership,» he adds. Tarusha Mittal, COO, and Cofounder of UniFarm said NFTs act as important connecting links between the physical world and metaverse. The NFTs offer a unique way of ownership for the global audience, she said. The NFT-based wealth creation is gaining momentum as every digital art form like videos, audio clips, graphics, memes, digital art, movie