Cultural Assets

Definition ∞ Cultural assets encompass items of historical, artistic, or societal significance that can be represented or owned digitally. These assets may include digital art, music, historical documents, or virtual collectibles. Tokenization allows for fractional ownership and verifiable provenance of such items. This digital representation facilitates new models of preservation and access for valuable content.
Context ∞ The conversation around cultural assets in the digital realm centers on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as a means to confer verifiable ownership and scarcity to digital creations. Debates persist regarding copyright, authenticity, and the long-term value preservation of these digital representations. Museums and institutions are exploring blockchain technology for cataloging and exhibiting digital artifacts.