The first non-fungible token (NFT) appeared in 2014. Called Quantum, it was a video clip with a pixelated octagon that changed color and shape. This first “monetized graphic” was sold for $4.
In 2025, NFTs mean something different – they are full-fledged digital assets used in the gaming economy, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, DeFi ecosystems, and DAO management. There was a time when you kept your NFTs in your wallet, hoping that their value might rise to sell them at a higher price. Today, your NFTs can work for you. NFT staking is the way for you to unlock the real value of your digital goods. It allows you to earn passive crypto income, access token-gated opportunities, or even use NFTs as collateral for a loan.