Why NFTs Aren't Dead (And What Most People Still Don't Understand)

Remember when everyone said the internet was just a fad? NFTs are getting the same treatment right now, but Tyler Cooper breaks down why writing them off might be the biggest mistake you're making. Most people still think NFTs are just expensive JPEGs for crypto bros, but the reality is way more interesting. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Jennifer and Kevin McCoy's 2014 "Quantum" NFT started a revolution nobody saw coming • How Bored Ape Yacht Club owners are using their digital monkeys as collateral for million-dollar loans • The real reason OpenSea's trading volume dropped from $23 billion to $2.4 billion (hint: it's not what you think) • Why NBA Top Shot proved digital scarcity actually works, generating over $1 billion in basketball highlight sales 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to understand the tech that's quietly reshaping how we think about ownership and value. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Tyler Cooper explains why NFTs refuse to die [01:30] The 2014 moment that started it all [04:00] How digital scarcity actually works in practice [07:00] Why major brands are still betting big on NFTs [10:00] The loan shark revolution nobody talks about [12:00] What this means for your digital future The technology behind NFTs is solving problems you didn't know existed. Cooper connects the dots between art, finance, and digital ownership in ways that'll change how you see the internet forever. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Elsewhere on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: NFTs, blockchain technology, digital ownership, cryptocurrency, web3 ------------ Keywords: geopolitical analysis, global politics, international stories, political commentary, foreign affairs, geopolitics podcast, border disputes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices