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newdeveloper1··on Promoting the grift – celeberities endorsing NFTs
So your point isn't that it's a good solution to any problem, but that it's ubiquitous. Unfortunately, I think you're right. Hopefully we solve that library-conference-room problem soon!
newdeveloper1··on Promoting the grift – celeberities endorsing NFTs
But do NFTs actually have properties that solve any of these alleged problems?

> school library reserved room token

Like, reserving a room at a library... is this really a problem for which the best solution is writing immutable code to a blockchain and exchanging tokens on a centralized platform that incurs tons of money in gas fees? Is that truly better than... a volunteer employee at the front desk trading you a conference room key for your driver's license? I feel like if this is the end all be all example of the power of NFTs, it's a clear admission that the tech is kinda worthless?

What am I missing?

newdeveloper1··on Promoting the grift – celeberities endorsing NFTs
Unhinged how?
newdeveloper1··on Promoting the grift – celeberities endorsing NFTs
Appreciate the take. Originally, my view was that any activity that brought attention to NFTs - no matter the intent - constitutes a "promotion" in a way. But I think I'm convinced. Thanks!
newdeveloper1··on Promoting the grift – celeberities endorsing NFTs
For my first website, I made a catalog of all NFT promotions by celebrities.