NFTs 101: The Basics of Non-Fungible Tokens, and Beyond

Learn about 2021’s defining cryptoasset in a new infographic video and webcast, the latest in a Latham series covering NFTs.

By Christian F. McDermott

Latham & Watkins Technology Transactions Partner Christian McDermott introduces the basics of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in this short infographic video. In particular, he addresses the following questions:

• What are NFTs?
• How are they created and managed?
• How does blockchain technology fit in?
• What are the benefits of NFTs?
• What legal issues do NFTs present?

In Latham’s recent NFT webcast, Understanding NFTs & Their Legal Implications, Latham lawyers discuss how NFTs function, as well as implications related to IP, regulation, and securities laws across the US, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.

For a deeper dive, see Latham’s blog posts on NFTs, including:

• • NFTs: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Hottest Crypto Craze
  • Creative Crypto: IP Implications of Selling Creative Works Tied to Non-Fungible Tokens
  • NFTs: But Is It Art (or a Security)?

Click on the links to learn more about NFTs and how Latham’s globally interconnected practices can help meet the opportunities and challenges that NFTs present.