Here is one: A file that I right-click save to my disk is a 1:1 byte-to-byte identical copy of the original. My downloaded 'fake Bored Ape' is indeed not fake, it is the exact same picture, it is an immaculately perfect, pristine copy of the entire digital file, without mistakes, differences or flaws.
Meanwhile it is impossible to recreate a physical painting. Even the original creator cannot duplicate every single brushstroke, the exact color mixes, details and imperfections.
good example. and you are certainly correct.
Not really. You can't forge a blockchain timestamp. There is only 1 valid mint tx ID for a Bored Ape NFT, and it can only be owned by 1 Ethereum address at a time. They can only be minted by 1 Ethereum smart contract. Everything else that uses the same JPG is a forgery, including anything on other blockchains. These elements are why knowing how to spot frauds comes in handy. Once you understand this, you'll realize why its actually impossible to create duplicate NFTs (hence the term "non-fungible").
You cannot duplicate the contract, but you can absolutely duplicate the file. That's the piece NFT fans are usually missing. NFTs do
not make it impossible to duplicate the
file; only the ownership contract (if it is even legally recognized as such).
If you buy a piece of physical art, you can't duplicate the contract, nor the physical art piece. While you can counterfeit the contract, it can be verified (been done like that since forever) and it is worthless if you don't have physical access to the object. Therefore, I'd say it is more important to have sole access to your
thing, even though the ownership proof is not in some blockchain, than having an NFT contract, while everyone can 1:1 copy the
thing.
This is just to show that your comparison / example with real art is not correct and that NFTs are not really needed to protect your ownership rights.
They might make sense as a type of digital contract that can automatically be submitted to a supported webpage whenever someone stole your content. This would allow them to automatically take it down without having to go through a lengthy human process.
However, even this scenario would have limited utility. Since there are 'fair use' policies in place, it is possible that someone will still need to look at the complaints, unless it is a 1:1 copy.
don't forget too you can upload that 1:1 byte-to-byte identical copy of the original onto bitcoin right now and it might be the first time it appeared on bitcoin. so as far as bitcoin is concerned you are the original owner. since your inscription # is lowest.
Sure, you are the original owner of a fake Bored Ape, congratulations. Go ahead and mint as many fake Bored Apes on Bitcoin as you want (wouldn't be surprised if its been done already). Let's see how much money you can get for them compared to the real deal.
What if I don't care about ownership and I just want the picture? I will never be able have the real Mona Lisa in my home, but I can definitely have the real (i.e. 1:1 copied, pure pristine file without any differences) BoredApe#1 as my desktop background. Sure; I don't have a little label that says I'm the official owner, but who cares about that?
Have yet to hear a single argument against NFTs that doesn't also apply to the physical counterparts they are emulating.
Would you still claim this?