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What’s all the fuss about NFTs? Here’s everything you need to know about digital collectibles

Elon Musk, Mark Cuban and Beeple are among the top proponents of NFTs, selling tokens for millions of dollars

NFTs are one-of-a-kind digital collectibles that are authenticated using blockchain technology and purchased using cryptocurrencies
NFTs are one-of-a-kind digital collectibles that are authenticated using blockchain technology and purchased using cryptocurrencies Photo: Getty Images

Welcome to the world of non-fungible tokens – or NFTs, as they’re more commonly known – where a digital artwork can sell at Christie’s for $69m.

Digital artist Beeple currently holds the record for the highest sale of a unique digital token, selling his artwork via the prestigious auction house earlier this year.

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