On the first NFT Day, Web3 brings together global industry leaders to commemorate the invention of the non-fungible token
NFT Day participants include a16z, Animoca Brands, BuildSpace, Coinbase NFT, CryptoSlam!, Dapper Labs, Flow, Gaia, LearnWeb3, Matrix World, Metaverse HQ, OpenSea, Rarible, Ripple, TheFirstMint, Tokenproof and XRP Ledger
Individuals can claim a free NFT to commemorate NFT Day 2022
VANCOUVER, BC, 20 September 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, a consortium of Web3 companies is launching NFT Day, an annual moment for the Web3 community to collectively educate people about the value of blockchain-based experiences. On this date in 2017, the primary protocol behind NFTs – ERC-721 – was originally released by Dapper Labs CTO Dieter Shirley alongside the first use of the term “non-fungible token.” Since then, technology has grown into a 11.3 billion dollars industry.
NFT Day is a global moment celebrating the origin of NFTs. It is observed annually on September 20 to commemorate the day Dapper Labs CTO Dieter Shirley published ERC-721, the protocol behind NFTs, and coined the term “non-fungible token.” (CNW Group/International NFT Day)
“Within a few years, NFTs have already encouraged people to take their first steps into decentralized technology, but we are still early in the journey,” said Dieter Shirley, CTO at Dapper Labs. “NFTs allow people to own a piece of social space, from virtual places, music, fashion and art – even individual moments that represent important cultural touchstones. NFT Day gives all creators an opportunity to tell that story together.”
The first NFT Day celebration includes participation from projects, blockchains and brands across the industry, including a16z, Animoca brands, BuildSpace, Coinbase NFT, CryptoSlam!, Dapper Labs, Flow, Gaia, Learn Web3, Matrix World, Metaverse HQ, Open sea, Rare, Ripple, TheFirstMint, Tokenproofand XRP Ledger.
As part of the celebration, NFT developers and projects across blockchain ecosystems are gathering both digitally and physically to mark the occasion. The list of official events can be found at InternationalNFTDay.org along with resources to learn more about NFTs, including more about the history of the technology, how to start collecting or minting, and – for today only – a free NFT can be claimed to celebrate NFT Day 2022.
“We are thrilled to participate in the very first NFT day,” said Whitney Steele, VP of Marketing at OpenSea, the world’s leading peer-to-peer marketplace for NFTs. “We believe that NFT technology lays the foundation for vibrant new economies, and we’re excited to help more consumers, creators and developers discover how they can get greater value from Web3.”
Unlike other digital media, an NFT proves ownership of a unique resource. They often take the form of digital collectibles, music, art, avatars, clothing or even virtual worlds. They can also be linked to exclusive experiences and values that only token holders have access to, including pre-sales, merchandise, raffles, meet-and-greets and on-site amenities during events. Because they are digital assets on a blockchain, NFTs can be tracked and their authenticity can be verified independently of the issuer.
To learn more about NFT Day, visit InternationalNFTDay.org.
About the NFT day
NFT Day is a global moment celebrating the origin of NFTs. It is observed annually on September 20 in memory of the day Dapper Labs CTO Dieter Shirley published ERC-721, the protocol behind NFTs, and coined the term “non-fungible token.”
SOURCE International NFT day
