I. What is an NFT?
A new bright star has appeared in the world of art and cryptocurrency technologies - NFT (Non-Fungible Token or non-fungible token).
NFT is a unique digital asset based on blockchain* technology. Unlike conventional cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or ether, which are interchangeable, NFTs are unique.
Blockchain (or blockchain, from the English "block" - block and "chain" - chain) is a special type of distributed database that uses cryptographic methods to ensure the reliability and security of information storage. The main idea of the blockchain is to create a sequential chain of blocks, each of which contains a set of data and a link to the previous block.
II. The path of the artist Michael Winkelman:
From the beginning on May 1, 2007, and for 13 years, artist Beeple has been creating and posting digital art every day. These works were called "Everydays" and were a variety of experiments with graphics, animation, design and other creative directions.
One of the works in the collection "Everydays" by the artist Beeple.
https://www.beeple-crap.com
One of the works in the collection "Everydays" by the artist Beeple.
https://www.beeple-crap.com
One of the works in the collection "Everydays" by the artist Beeple.
https://www.beeple-crap.com
The "Everydays" collection has been saved online and is available for free viewing on the Beeple website . These daily works showcased the evolution of the artist's style and technique over a long period of time.
III. History of NFT "Everydays: the First 5000 Days"
The "adventure" itself began in March 2021, when artist Beeple (real name Michael Winkelman) auctioned off a unique collection of 5,000 digital paintings he created every day for 13 years at Christie's. This project became a kind of experiment and aroused great interest both in the art world and among cryptocurrency investors.
CHRISTIE'S
The "Everydays: the First 5000 Days" auction lasted from February 25 to March 11, 2021 and ended with the victory of an anonymous buyer who paid a whopping $69,346,250 for the collection. This number shocked the art world and confirmed the importance of the NFT as a new tool for selling and owning digital works.
The "Everydays: the First 5000 Days" collection is a multi-faceted illustration of the evolution of Beeple's style and inspiration over 13 years. Each image is a digital time stamp recorded in the blockchain, which ensures the absolute genuineness and authenticity of works of art.
