While I totally support the idea of creating a space where people can talk and learn about new technologies, the premise of NFTs continues to concern me. Some buyers buy NFTs to help support artists, which is completely valid and commendable, but others buy tokens from big names (who probably don’t even need the money) to brag about their wealth.
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At a time when social media is already filled with aspirational content and inauthenticity, which can harm the youngest and most vulnerable users, enabling another way for people to show off their power and money seems like a step further in the wrong direction.