Glossary term

NFT

An abbreviation for non-fungible token. Unlike most cryptocurrencies, which are fungible, NFT's defining characteristic is that they cannot be divided or split into multiple parts. NFTs can represent…

  • Updated April 19, 2022
  • First published March 25, 2022
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Definition

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An abbreviation for non-fungible token. Unlike most cryptocurrencies, which are fungible, NFT's defining characteristic is that they cannot be divided or split into multiple parts. NFTs can represent many things on the blockchain, such as digital art, music, memberships, real estate deeds, and more.