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A key feature of NFTs has completely broken / Web3 was supposed to make sure the original artist always got paid. Not so much anymore. (www.theverge.com)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Not really, signatures on blockchains is just another TOFU or WoT variant, because how do you know the original token is the legit thing you wanted in the first place? It's only after you have identified it that the existence of the blockchain becomes relevant in that it can track ownership without central authority.