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Why buy an NFT? Collectibility

For centuries, people have collected things. Some of these things may be nostalgic items like ticket stubs or lucky coins. Others might be especially rare items, like classic cars or limited-edition vintage watches. In many ways, the things we collect become a reflection of who we are. Whether they are physical objects we hold in…

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Why buy an NFT: Community membership

One of the most misunderstood aspects of non-fungible token (NFT) ownership has steadily turned into one of its biggest draws. While some are solely focused on the media the NFTs represent, others are exploring what it means to be the rightful owner of that piece of media. Within most NFT collections, there is a fixed…

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Ordinals: A common ground for Ethereum and Bitcoin maximalists?

Representing real-world assets on the Bitcoin blockchain is nothing new. Over a decade ago, projects like the Colored Coin protocol and Counterparty exchange proved Bitcoin could track items, not just units of currency, in a decentralized way. However, consensus issues prevented either project from gaining widespread adoption in the market. Ethereum quickly took over as…

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Kraken’s 2022 year in review

There has never been a dull moment in crypto, and this year was no exception.  In 2022, Kraken celebrated 11 years of our mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. It’s been quite a ride. Our singular focus on this…

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Kraken Opens NFT Marketplace Beta to the Public

The most secure and seamless trading experience for non-fungible tokens SAN FRANCISCO – December 22, 2022 – Kraken, one of the world’s largest and most-trusted digital asset platforms, is excited to announce the public beta launch of Kraken NFT, the marketplace for collectors to explore, discover and securely trade NFTs. Following today’s earlier launch of…

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Kraken NFT is Coming: Join the Waitlist

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have redefined the concepts of digital expression, culture and ownership for creators and collectors alike. But the fast-changing, complex ecosystem has made it difficult for many to join in the excitement of the space.  Kraken is ready to change that. Today, we are delighted to open the waitlist for Kraken NFT —…

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Up, Up and Away

October was dubbed “UPtober” by many in the crypto market as the price of bitcoin, ether and other cryptoassets raced to new all-time highs.  In its latest report Up, Up and Away, the Kraken Intelligence team examines the factors that led to an upswing in BTC and other cryptos. Additionally, the team analyzes a number…