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What do Taco Bell and Dolce & Gabbana have in common (aside from impeccable taste, of course)? They\u2019ve both fully embraced the NFT craze and adopted it as a marketing tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not NFTs are here to stay remains to be seen. But we do know that companies of all sizes are implementing them into their strategy and seeing incredible results. The only roadblock is that many people are still uninformed about NFTs and how to use them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why NFT influencers and NFT influencer marketing<\/a> are so valuable for brands looking to break into the space. Partnering with NFT creators gives you a team of crypto experts at your fingertips and allows brands to reach a new crop of consumers who are on the hunt for the next big thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is crypto?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cryptocurrency\u2014or crypto\u2014is a virtual currency designed to exchange goods or services and make payments. The two most popular forms of cryptocurrency are Bitcoin and Ethereum, but there are thousands of others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crypto is decentralized and free from third-party interference, which means it is never issued or controlled by any government or central authorities. Basically, cryptocurrency is digital money you can send to anyone, at any time, from anywhere, without going through a bank. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is an NFT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NFT stands for non-fungible token. Non-fungible means it is one-of-a-kind\u2014or extremely limited, at the very least. In other words, there can be just one NFT, just like how there can only be one original Mona Lisa. Or there can be a limited number of NFTs, like a highly collectible baseball card.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Each NFT is a digital representation of a real-world object like art, music, or video. These tokens are generally bought and sold online with cryptocurrency. An NFT is “minted”<\/a> from a wide variety of objects like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Art\u00a0<\/li>
  • GIFs<\/li>
  • Sports highlights<\/li>
  • Collectibles<\/li>
  • Avatars and video game skins<\/li>
  • Sneakers\u00a0<\/li>
  • Music<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    The price of an NFT depends entirely on what someone is willing to pay for it. Some of the cheapest NFTs go for only a few dollars, while the most expensive token to date sold for $91.8 million<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What is an NFT\/crypto influencer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Most crypto and NFT influencers are experienced traders who create content about cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens. Many of these creators are skilled at breaking down complex topics in ways that even the most inexperienced viewer can understand. They also offer trading tips on up-and-coming coins and tokens and keep their audiences up to speed on all the latest crypto trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Other NFT influencers are the artists who create the tokens sold online. Many were already accomplished digital artists even before the NFT boom and now offer their audience a look into their creative process and tease upcoming releases.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    What are the benefits of partnering with NFT creators?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Any brand looking to get into NFTs should consider partnering with NFT influencers. Because there is still so much confusion surrounding NFTs and crypto, these creators can make consumers feel comfortable navigating the crypto landscape and use their expertise to help guide purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Many NFT creators will tell you that an NFT is only as good as the community around it. If there isn’t a solid team in place helping to grow the project, the NFT isn’t worth investing in. Instead, buyers should find an NFT with a great story behind it and a team with a mission they can connect with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A sense of community is also important for brands looking for creator partners<\/a>. If a creator has built a community that trusts them on something as important as where to invest their money, you can bet the audience will pay full attention when that creator starts talking about your brand.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    How brands can get involved with NFTs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Companies of all sizes are beginning to incorporate NFTs into their crypto influencer marketing<\/a> strategy. Some use NFTs to help give back to the community, while others use the trend to tell their brand story and open new revenue streams. Regardless of their goals, brands use NFTs to expand their reach and captivate new audiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gucci is one of many brands having success with NFTs. In June 2021, the company minted a token<\/a> from a four-minute film that accompanied one of its runway shows. The NFT went up for sale at an online auction hosted by Christie’s and brought in more than $25,000. Gucci donated the item’s proceeds to UNICEF USA to support the nonprofit’s COVAX initiative<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    One of the more interesting ways brands can use NFTs is by offering the token as a ticket to an exclusive event. For example, influencer GaryVee sells pieces of his NFT collection to traders who then become “VeeFriends.” That status automatically grants them entry to VeeCon<\/a>\u2014a conference focused on business, marketing, and creative ideas. The tokens can be sold at any time, transferring VeeCon “tickets” to the new buyer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n