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| By Jurica Dujmovic |
I had the incredible honor of joining my colleagues and some of you at the Weiss Investment Summit last week.
It was a whirlwind of networking sessions and keynote addresses. But I believe it reached its zenith during the panel discussion. There, surrounded by industry stalwarts and curious investors, I was asked questions that mirrored the collective curiosity of the audience.
One of the most notable ones was about the future trajectory of NFTs. More specifically, where NFTs are headed in 2024.
Now, the initial allure of NFTs stemmed from their ability to authenticate digital art, providing artists with the due recognition and compensation they deserve.
However, that is but a fraction of what NFTs will promise in the future. The boundary between the tangible and the intangible is blurring, and NFTs are at the forefront of this transformation.
That’s why today, I want to explore three new use cases for NFTs that we’ll likely see in 2024 and beyond.
Use Case No. 1: Tangible Assets in the Digital Realm
Imagine a scenario where the ownership of a luxurious penthouse overlooking the iconic skyline of New York City is represented by an NFT.
Alternatively, consider a vintage car in Monte Carlo, with its background, history and ownership meticulously recorded and authenticated on the blockchain as an NFT.
Sounds pretty cool, right? The best part is that this isn’t mere speculation. It’s an achievable reality.
In 2024, NFTs will serve as undeniable proof of ownership, eliminating the need for complicated paperwork and reducing the chances of fraud. Real estate, luxury items, rare collectibles and even intellectual property could all be tokenized, bringing about a revolution in how we perceive and handle ownership.
For instance, in the world of real estate, NFTs can represent fractional ownership in a property. So, a luxury condo in Miami could be tokenized into multiple NFTs, allowing investors to purchase a "share" of the property.
This not only democratizes real estate investment, but also provides liquidity to traditionally illiquid assets.
Use Case No. 2: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare
Next up, the medical sector stands to benefit tremendously from the integration of NFTs ...
Patient records, in particular, as they are often scattered across multiple platforms that are vulnerable to breaches.
Transformed into NFTs, tokenized records would not only ensure that the data is tamper-proof … but also facilitate seamless sharing of information across medical professionals, ensuring timely and efficient patient care.
But that’s not all.
Consider the implications for medical research: Clinical trial data, patient consent forms and research findings could all be tokenized, ensuring authenticity and providing a clear, immutable trail of all research activities.
Use Case No. 3: Integration of AI and Crypto
Last but certainly not least, the interplay of AI and crypto promises a trading ecosystem that’s not just efficient but also predictive.
Traders can harness AI's computational power to glean real-time insights, modify strategies and even predict market movements.
But this brave new world is not without its challenges. As we move toward AI-driven trading, the ethical ramifications loom large.
Indeed, transparency in AI algorithms and the preservation of human intuition in trading decisions will be the linchpins of this evolution.
Setting Sail Toward the Future
As I bid adieu to the U.S. and head back to the comforting familiarity of Croatia, I carried with me a treasure trove of insights, memories and a reinvigorated sense of purpose.
While the panel discussion was enlightening, it was the informal conversations I had with you, my dedicated readers, that added depth and dimension to these dialogues.
Looking ahead, the world of NFTs and cryptocurrencies is on the brink of monumental shifts. And I sincerely hope you’re as excited as I am to be a part of this journey.
But if you’re just getting started in the world of crypto, the NFT sector and, indeed, much of DeFi, may seem too complex to navigate. That’s why I urge anyone new to crypto to consider enrolling in my colleague Chris Coney’s 2023 DeFi MasterClass.
Using short, easy-to-follow modules, Chris walks you through everything you need to know from how to set up and fund your wallet to identifying yield opportunities that can earn 39x what the average money market account offers.
Even better, Chris will be hosting a LIVE event next Thursday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. EST, where he’ll break down the current market climate and trends, as well as answer all your pressing DeFi questions.
This event is only for those enrolled in his course, however, so if you want in, I suggest you learn more about his MasterClass here.
Best,
Jurica
