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What are Data NFTs?

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Data NFT is another utility case for Non-Fungible tokens. Data NFTs are designed to allow holders to claim ownership, exclusive license and monetize their content or intellectual property. More so, It stands as a means of identifying ownership for a data asset. 

For instance, a publisher can store their publication on the blockchain through a supporting platform. In the process of keeping the publication on the blockchain, the supporting platform will help them create a data NFT. With the data NFT which serves as proof, the publisher will retain the exclusive right to the content. Consequently, giving the author the opportunity to monetize the content. 

Also, data NFT has a smart contract that holds metadata about the asset. The metadata is designed to provide insight into some key Information about the data NFT. Some of these details are access to minting data tokens, and who can control the NFT,  among many others. 

Hence, as the owner of the data token, you will have access to the private key that controls the NFT. While you’re in the position to receive the revenue from your content, you can also add a beneficiary account. Authors can leverage this feature to let others who contributed to the project also get remunerated for their efforts. 

Data Enterprises

It is grossly impossible to undermine the role of data firms in the development of the data ecosystem. Apart from gathering a diverse range of data that complement global trends, they also help individuals make sense of the gathered data. Now, with the emergence of data NFTs, it is now grossly possible for users to fully unlock the potential of their data assets.

Beyond that, data NFTs have also proven to be crucial for effective community engagement. It enhances a sense of integration among community members of a given ecosystem, allowing them to gain active participation in the development of the project.

Data NFTs also serve as a good avenue for generating revenue. In recent times, creators have monetized unique data NFTs, giving them an opportunity to earn from converting their unique digital art works into NFTs.

It is also possible to engage in data trading in a marketplace via data NFTs. This simply means the presence of data creators make it possible for creators to fully explore a lineup of ecosystems where data assets can be exchanged, bought and purchased. Buying a data NFT as a consumer, for instance, gives you the opportunity to dive into the data and unlocking its full potential.

Data NFTs in Gaming

Another sector where data NFTs have proven to be relevant is gaming. These kind of NFTs possess a wide range of applications in the gaming world, revolutionizing how games are played. That said, one of the major benefits of data NFTs in gaming is serving as verification, helping to execute licensing of games, thereby safeguarding intellectual property.

Game developers also rely on data NFTs to store the personal data of players, empowering them to monetize their gaming achievements. Aside from that, data NFTs equip players with effective gaming strategies, allowing them to elevate their gameplay. Overall, data NFTs improves the overall gaming experience of players.

Conclusion 

The opportunity to add a beneficiary account is also a pathway authors can take advantage of to sell their content. One major benefit of data NFTs is that you can sell or rent them out on popular NFTs marketplace like OpenSea. Upon selling the data NFT, the new holder will now be in the position to receive the revenue, leaving out the initial author completely. 

As earlier mentioned the private key is what ascertains the ownership of a data token. Upon permanent sale, the new holder will now be in possession of the key to claim ownership of the data token. Furthermore, you can as well lend out your data NFT for a certain period. Giving out the data token on a short-term basis is another avenue for the author to generate more revenue. 

Olaleye Komolafe
Olaleye Komolafe
Olaleye is a professional reporter with vast experience in web3, cryptocurrencies, and NFT journalism. He enjoys writing about the evolving metaverse sphere and the prevalence in the crypto sphere. Notably, some of his contents have been published in numerous international publications. Away from the crypto world, Olaleye is a political scientist and a lover of football

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