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KOAA Survey: Would you purchase a non-fungible token (NFT)?

Would you purchase a non-fungible token (NFT)?
Posted at 10:47 AM, Apr 08, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-09 07:08:35-04

Non-fungible tokens (NFT's), are known as the trading cards or collectible items of the blockchain world.

Each NFT is tied to a unique blockchain, which represents a unique digital item.

Those digital items can be things like digital art, video, or audio.

NFT's are supported by Ethereum, which a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin.

The NBA recently launched an NFT product called "Top Shot," so far it has generated $230 million in sales.

Top Shot works as a trading card system and includes items like NBA highlights and artwork. People can buy these digital collectible items as NFT's.

According to CNBC, the NBA also plans to roll out a mobile game that uses their NFT's. The idea will be people can stack up their Top Shot NBA highlights, or NFT's, against each other in tournaments.

Results:
88% - No
6% - Yes
6% - Don't Know

We're following this survey throughout the day and into tomorrow. Tune in to News5 at 4 p.m. as we review the results!

Editor's note: This survey is not based on scientific, representative samples and is solely for KOAA purposes.

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