随着诸如NFT（非同质化代币）的数字资产在如今的Web 4.0时代越来越受到关注，相应的知识产权问题也不可避免地产生了。知识产权通常包含专利、著作权、商标与商业机密。但当谈及NFTs时，人们大多注意的是著作权与商标问题。
Intersection of NFT and IP – Developments to Watch
As digital collectables such as NFTs (non-fungible tokens) become more popular in our Web 4.0 era, more IP problems are inevitably created. For those new to this field, IP typically refers to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets, but in the world of NFTs, copyright and trademark issues generally get the public’s attention.
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了解新加坡NFT消费者保护
非同质化代币（NFT）是区块链上的加密代币，其可以证明数字资产的所有权和真实性，也可以被看作是有所有权证的数字数据。NFT是不可替代的，因为没有相同的两个NFT，每个NFT都有唯一的识别号和元数据。
作为买卖数字艺术品的一种模式，NFT正变得越来越流行，其允许艺术家将其真实的数字艺术品货币化，否则这些数字艺术品很容易被复制。至关重要的是，NFT可以与数字艺术品和实物艺术品一起证明出处。此外，某些NFT可能涉及卖方向买方提供通行证，该通行证允许NFT持有人获得独家商品或服务，包括活动、订阅、内容或限量版产品。 Continue reading “了解新加坡NFT消费者保护”
Understanding Consumer Protections for NFTs in Singapore
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are cryptographic tokens on a blockchain that can prove the ownership and authenticity of a digital asset, which can also be considered as digital data with a certificate of ownership. NFTs are non-fungible because no two NFTs are the same and each has a unique identification code and metadata.
NFTs are becoming increasingly popular as a mode to buy and sell digital artworks, permitting artists to monetise their authentic digital artwork, which could otherwise easily be copied. Crucially, NFTs can be used with both digital and physical artwork for establishing provenance. In addition, certain NFTs may involve the seller providing the buyer with an access pass, which allows NFT holders access to exclusive goods or services, including events, subscriptions, content, or limited-edition products.
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区块链技术和NFT在新加坡的发展和规范
自2008年第一个数字货币比特币诞生以来，区块链技术在各个领域的应用都有了长足的发展。新加坡作为亚洲金融中心之一，也吸引了众多软件技术人员和投资者从事区块链技术相关的金融行业，包括NFT （非同质化代币）。NFT 市场既可以是Axie Infinity这种可以赚取数字资产的游戏平台，也可以是NBA TopShot 这种收藏品交易平台，还可以是Decentraland 和Earth 2这种可以进行数字财产买卖的元宇宙平台。
An Overview on Development and Regulations of Blockchain Technology and NFTs in Singapore
Since the birth of the first digital currency, Bitcoin, in 2008, blockchain technology has developed significantly in various fields. As one of the financial hubs of Asia, Singapore has also attracted a wide range of software professionals and investors in the financial services industry involving blockchain technologies and nonfungible tokens (NFT). NFT marketplaces can be either gaming platforms for earning digital assets like Axie Infinity, collectibles trading platforms like NBA TopShot or metaverse platforms like Decentraland and Earth 2 where virtual properties can be bought and sold.
Non-fungible tokens – the rising trend in the world of cryptocurrency?
Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), a type of digital asset, are the latest crypto talk in town. On 19 February 2021, the NFT featuring the iconic Nyan Cat meme was sold for US$590,000. Barely three weeks later, the world’s most expensive digital art and the most expensive NFT – Mike Winkelmann’s digital art piece “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” – was sold for US$69.3 million, becoming the third-highest auction price achieved for a living artist, after Jeff Koons’ ‘Rabbit’ stainless steel sculpture and David Hockney’s 1972 “Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)” painting. On 22 March 2021, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s first tweet was sold for US$2.9 million. Most recently, TIME Magazine has released three special edition NFT magazine covers for auction, featuring the topical questions “Is God Dead?”, “Is Truth Dead?” and “Is Fiat Dead?”
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