{"id":11346,"date":"2024-02-08T12:09:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T12:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.io\/blog\/?p=11346"},"modified":"2024-02-08T11:15:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T11:15:40","slug":"dont-dismiss-nfts-theyre-pillars-of-digital-capitalism-says-animoca-founder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/dont-dismiss-nfts-theyre-pillars-of-digital-capitalism-says-animoca-founder\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Dismiss NFTs: They&#8217;re Pillars of Digital Capitalism, Says Animoca Founder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:306\">Forget &#8220;<strong>monkey JPEGs<\/strong>&#8221; &#8211; NFTs are poised to disrupt industries and empower individuals, argues Yat Siu, founder of Web3 giant Animoca Brands. In a recent interview, Siu dives deep into the potential of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how they represent the foundation of a new, democratic digital capitalism.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:20\">While the NFT market has cooled from its 2021 frenzy, Siu sees this as a positive shake-out, weeding out speculators and leaving behind those who truly believe in the technology&#8217;s potential. He emphasizes the core value of NFTs: <strong>digital ownership<\/strong>. This opens doors to revolutionary changes in various sectors, from education to gaming.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:277\"><strong>Imagine:<\/strong> teachers selling their educational content directly through NFTs, bypassing traditional publishing houses and earning directly from their work. Siu&#8217;s company, TinyTap, exemplifies this with its platform empowering educators to monetize their content, especially in regions with limited opportunities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11349\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11349\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NFT.webp\" alt=\"NFT\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NFT.webp 900w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NFT-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NFT-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NFT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:357\">But NFTs are more than just money-making tools. Siu views them as the building blocks of a more equitable and financially literate society. He sees a strong correlation between digital capitalism, as embodied by NFTs and <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?s=blockchain\">blockchain<\/a>, and a healthy democracy. He argues that property rights and a capitalist foundation are essential for democracy to flourish.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:267\">However, Siu acknowledges the negative perception of NFTs, particularly in the US. He blames this on a lack of understanding and emotional reactions to the financial aspects of NFTs. He stresses the need for education to bridge this gap and address these perceptions.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:314\">Interestingly, Siu sees the rise of inequality as a factor driving the popularity of NFTs and blockchain in Asia. He views these technologies as a way to empower individuals and bridge the wealth gap. However, he cautions against the dangers of extreme left-wing ideologies, which he sees as a threat to democracy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Also, in the comment section, you can freely share your comments and opinions about the topic. Additionally, don\u2019t forget to follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Telegram<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoinEngineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinengineers\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> for the latest news and updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -61px; top: -1.60938px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forget &#8220;monkey JPEGs&#8221; &#8211; NFTs are poised to disrupt industries and empower individuals, argues Yat Siu, founder of Web3 giant Animoca Brands. In a recent interview, Siu dives deep into the potential of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how they represent the foundation of a new, democratic digital capitalism. 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