Re:An NFT without a blockchain
by throwhauser on Saturday December 18, 2021 @06:13PM
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> ...the anti-NFT crowd doesn't seem to get it and that is just as frustrating. People value status signaling tools.
The fact that it's even possible to not "get it" means that NFTs are not an effective status signaling tool. If it has to be explained, the status signal was not received.
Lamborghinis, yachts, and large diamonds inspire a visceral reaction; there's nothing to explain.
Re:An NFT without a blockchain
by kobasa on Sunday December 19, 2021 @03:14PM
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You're giving a visceral reaction right now. Being able to flex by buying a jpg for hundreds of thousands and having people on boards like this lose their minds over it is part of the appeal, you're feeding the beast without even realizing it.
The fact that it's even possible to not "get it" means that NFTs are not an effective status signaling tool. If it has to be explained, the status signal was not received.
Lamborghinis, yachts, and large diamonds inspire a visceral reaction; there's nothing to explain.