Dive into the fascinating intersection of blockchain and digital ownership with Non Fungible Token, part of the Ethereum Blockchain series by Fouad Sabry. As nonfungible tokens (NFTs) revolutionize how we assign, trade, and preserve value, this book offers an essential guide to understanding their role in shaping the future of decentralized systems.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Nonfungible token: Explores the uniqueness of NFTs and their role in Ethereumbased digital assets.
2: Certificate of authenticity: Highlights how NFTs act as verifiable proof of origin and ownership.
3: Cardano (blockchain platform): Examines Cardano's approach to NFTs compared to Ethereum's ecosystem.
4: Axie Infinity: Discusses the playtoearn model and NFT integration in blockchainbased gaming.
5: OpenSea: Analyzes the largest NFT marketplace and its impact on Ethereum’s growth.
6: Mike Winkelmann: Looks at Beeple's NFT artwork and its influence on Ethereum art markets.
7: Tron (blockchain): Reviews Tron’s entry into NFTs and contrasts it with Ethereum's standards.
8: CryptoKitties: Details the viral Ethereum game that introduced NFTs to the mainstream.
9: Uniswap: Explores Ethereum's decentralized exchange and its ties to NFT liquidity and value.
10: Polygon (blockchain): Discusses scaling Ethereum NFTs through Polygon’s layer2 network.
11: Kevin Abosch: Profiles the conceptual artist’s pioneering Ethereum NFT creations.
12: OKX: Covers how the exchange integrates Ethereum NFTs into broader crypto ecosystems.
13: William Entriken: Introduces the lead author of the ERC721 standard, fundamental to NFTs.
14: Ethereum: Provides the foundation of the Ethereum blockchain and its pivotal NFT role.
15: CryptoPunks: Traces the cultural and technological significance of these Ethereum NFT icons.
16: Everydays: the First 5000 Days: Reviews Beeple's Ethereumbased NFT that redefined digital art.
17: Decentralized autonomous organization: Explains DAO use of NFTs for governance on Ethereum.
18: ERC721: Breaks down the technical standard enabling NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain.
19: Pak (creator): Showcases the digital artist's use of Ethereum for groundbreaking NFT art.
20: Blockchain game: Surveys how Ethereum NFTs redefine ownership in online gaming.
21: Curio Cards: Revisits one of the first NFT art collections on Ethereum.
Whether you're a professional, a student, or simply fascinated by the merging of tech and art, this book equips you with the knowledge to navigate, analyze, and engage with NFTs confidently. Understanding NFTs within the Ethereum framework is essential for grasping broader concepts in political science like decentralization, digital sovereignty, and value systems. This guide is more than a purchase—it's a critical investment in your blockchain literacy.