NFT | 90% art, 10% music: WazirX on top NFT categories in India
The HinduWith the setting up of homegrown platforms like WazirX and Terrain.art, the market for non-fungible tokens is booming. “What’s interesting, however, is that unlike what usually happens with new technology — where it is adopted in the West and then reaches us — NFTs have been on par in the country. Besides bringing in ownership and originality, NFTs are also democratising the ability to monetise one’s creativity. Just like blogging made everyone a writer, NFTs are making everyone an artist — opening up the field to meme and GIF makers, TikTok and Reel creators, podcasters, tweeters, etc. Where we stand 120 million people in crypto globally; Almost 50 million in the US; 15 million in India Courtesy: WazirX For buyers, by giving it a copyright, they not only get an original piece, but they will also be able to sell it later because it is one of a kind.