What an NFT is, and how it relates to authorship

An NFT (non-fungible token) is a unique record in a blockchain that cannot be copied, split or substituted. Unlike a cryptocurrency, where one coin equals another, every NFT is unique and points to a specific object.

How it relates to authorship

When you deposit a work, the platform mints an NFT tied to the fingerprint of your content. The file itself is not put on-chain (the hash and metadata are) — but the record fixes that an object with that fingerprint existed at a specific moment and is linked to your certificate.

What it gives you

• Verifiability — anyone can check the date and immutability of the record without taking the platform's word for it.
• Ownership history — a transfer of rights is reflected by a new certificate version.
• Independence — a record in a public network does not depend on a single server or company.

What an NFT does not do

An NFT does not "register copyright" and does not replace legal assessment. It is technical evidence of the fact and time, while the right still arises from the creation of the work itself.