Navigating using NFTs in business applications
By 
Maria L. Murphy2022-11-16T16:33:00
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) make headlines in areas like artwork, music, sports collectibles, gaming, and event tickets. They give assets’ creators a means to control how assets are used and compensation for that use.
NFTs can take many forms. There are potential business applications already in use, and many more are being developed as technology evolves.
“There is no shortage of hype about NFTs,” said Vikas Agarwal, risk and regulatory financial services leader at PwC. “Our clients are figuring out the use cases and the right methods for their applications.”
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