A digital asset representing ownership of unique items such as art, music, or virtual real estate. NFTs use blockchain technology to verify authenticity and ownership, making them distinct from interchangeable (fungible) assets like cryptocurrency.

NFTs allow creators to monetize digital assets, but they have significant ecological costs and can be financially inaccessible. While some in Indigenous and Black communities find value in NFTs for economic participation, others advocate for rethinking digital ownership in ways that honor collective rights and sustainability. This diversity of views highlights the potential for NFTs to be both a tool for empowerment within capitalist structures and a point of critique.