Improve Syntax and Tone: NFTs are highly debated, with some praising their profit potential while others are perplexed by the value placed on uninspired images. Despite this, spoken word poet John Verlin Santos sees the potential benefit of NFTs for artists like himself. Santos, an accomplished poet, writer, photographer, filmmaker, and more, founded the art collective Titik Poetry in 2015. Recognized by government institutions, Titik Poetry aims to use art as a platform for education. Santos recently released an NFT album titled “Konsepto | Konteksto,” the first spoken word poetry album of its kind in the Philippines.
The idea of selling a spoken word poetry album as an NFT may seem odd, but Santos was inspired after performing at a Twitter spaces event for NFT and crypto art enthusiasts. Attendees approached him about minting his poems as NFTs to support him. This revelation led Santos to realize that literary works could also be sold as NFTs.
Explaining NFTs, Santos compares them to social media posts, where minting refers to uploading. The main difference is the opportunity to sell and earn money. Selling literary works as NFTs is similar to selling visual or digital art. The challenge for creators is still how to effectively sell their art and give value to their community.
NFTs provide artists with the potential for profit without intermediaries or stringent streaming requirements. However, NFTs have garnered a negative reputation due to scams and plagiarism. Santos suggests artists create their own projects or collections and build a supportive community to avoid scams and benefit from the emerging market.
Santos exemplifies this approach by collaborating with Rey Alejandro on a project called Tezos Filipinos, which aims to contribute to the digital representation of Philippine language, history, arts, and culture in the metaverse.
In summary, Santos demonstrates the potential of NFTs for independent artists through his exclusive NFT album release. He adds value to the collectors by offering perks and a physical copy of the album. Ultimately, the challenge for creators remains the same: how to effectively sell their art and give value to their community. Santos’s experience highlights the possibilities of NFTs in the art world.
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