IAGB Youth Corner
Crypto, NFTs, and their influence on digital art
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs have become increasingly popular as technology evolves. But what are these new concepts, and how are they changing the creative world?
A cryptocurrency is a form of digital money that is traded on the blockchain system. It works by putting a few transactions into a list called a block, then linking the hash, the unique identifier, of each block to other blocks. This means if someone changed the content of a block, the hash would change and no longer match the next blocks, signaling that it had been hacked. This strategy renders the blockchain impervious to fraud and ensures that everyone is safe.
We can grasp NFTs now that you know what cryptocurrencies are. NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are data elements kept on the blockchain. They can be traded for a variety of cryptocurrencies and their value changes over time. The blockchain contributes to this by confirming the authenticity of an NFT.
The world of digital art has always had problems with piracy and plagiarism. The problems can now be solved thanks to NFTs. Art theft or unauthorized reproduction is based on the fact that no one possesses a permanent record of the art’s owners. When artists sell their work as NFTs, the blockchain keeps track of each owner as well as the original creator. This offers digital artists the recognition they deserve while also encouraging them to create more work and not to forget, avenues to make money from their creations.
NFTs are simple, enabling artists across the world to build a digital gallery in a matter of days; all that’s required is access to the internet! It gives those who don’t have lots of resources the opportunity to bring out their creativity, have it recognized and appreciated. The Amazons of the NFT marketplace such as opensea.io and sandbox.game make it easy for artists to create their own digital world with a simple interface, and access to “crypto customers”.
NFTs are the future of digital art, revolutionizing fraud prevention and helping everyone to get the recognition they deserve.
~ Pritha Anand, IAGB Youth Team Member
* Art credits to Pritha Anand
IAGB Youth Opportunities Column and Raising Awareness
IAGB Youth Spotlight:
Who: 25 and under
When: Submissions are due by December 15th.
Nomination form: https://forms.gle/yNMAZNBDeNB9c14SA
Inviting nominations for October IAGB Youth Spotlights! The IAGB youth initiative spotlights talented local youth who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to art, sports, or the community! Nominees must be 25 years of age or younger, and they must have lived in the New England area.
STEM-Away Summer Internships:
Who: College students and junior professionals. Limited spots are available for high school students
When: Applications are due March 31st.
Apply here: https://stemaway.com/apply
Are you interested in a career in STEM? Apply for a virtual STEM-Away summer internship! These are free educational remote internships for students to learn, collaborate, and prove their value based on their merit and ability. Students will become work-ready with critical technical & soft skills and complete projects in the Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Full Stack, Hardware Engineering, Machine Learning, or UX and UI pathways. Find out more here: https://stemaway.com/
IAGB Youth Engagement
IAGB Youth; a platform for Youth of Indian heritage to help them develop leadership skills, the skills they need to identify pressing issues in the communities in the New England area, amid racism, poverty, violence, as well as rapidly changing environment, and tap into their own and their communities’ strengths to create positive change.
Lend our youth voices to shape policies that empower youth to achieve equity, opportunity and enrich ourselves and our community. Understand what it means to be Indian American, and stay connected to our rich heritage.
The IAGB Youth Team is recruiting!!
Who: Grades 8-12
When: Meet once per month
Students will coordinate and engage in several community activities. Community service hours are available, as well as leadership opportunities!
If you have any questions or if you are interested in joining, send an email to [email protected]
