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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2021 · 28 MIN

What Are Non-fungible Tokens and Why Are Graphics Cards So Expensive?

from The Really Useful Podcast · host Christian Cawley, Gavin Philips

You've seen the term NFT but what does it mean? How can you buy digital art for $1000s without even owning it? What is the real ecological damage of cryptocurrency mining? And why are graphics cards so expensive?In this podcast we explore non-fungible tokens, the madness of this latest crypto bubble, whether cryptocurrency is as bad for the environment as some claim, and why there is a shortage of graphics cards.Some links to help you with this week's show:What Do You Own If You Buy an NFT?Elon Musk's NFT About NFTsNvidia Cryptocurrency Mining LockIs Bitcoin Really Bad for the EnvironmentChristian Cawley and Gavin Philips host this week's show. Contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin.Look out for our other shows---subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on iTunes and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of new episodes) for more tips.

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What are NFTs, and what do they have to do with the price and availability of PC graphics cards?

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