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A key feature of NFTs has completely broken / Web3 was supposed to make sure the original artist always got paid. Not so much anymore. (www.theverge.com)
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[–] Uncle_Bagel@midwest.social 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

USD had value in that it is how i pay my taxes. I can either use USD to pay taxes or go to jail. That's about as concrete as value can get.

[–] dx1@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, the value comes from ADOPTION.

[–] Astroturfed@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

So, you're claiming that you need a constant new stream of people buying into it, to make it work? Man, that's almost like the definition of a ponzi scheme. Weird.

[–] dx1@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Another "I know you are but what am I" class comment. I'm talking about actual adoption, usage, cyclical exchange, not buy low sell high, that should be obvious from what I wrote.