• devils_advocate@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Nfts will creep in slowly as efficiency gains are realized. They are already being used for airline tickets.

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      1 year ago

      A single airline in Argentina is experimenting with it in partnership with a bullshit travel company. Hardly the proof that NFTs make any sense anywhere. And of course, the only places this story is getting traction is the blockchain hype blogs, which is red flag #2 and #3.

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        1 year ago

        It’s one example of NFTs in real business. Need more?

        • Walmart tracks their supply chain using blockchain.
        • Starbucks loyalty scheme is NFT based
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          Odysey isn’t Starbuck’s loyalty program, it’s invite only unless you want to join the wait list, and it’s openly called an experiment at its launch in December 2022.

          NTFs are different to blockchain, so you’re just muddying the waters for yourself with the Walmart thing. Lots of companies do chain of custody things with what you’d call blockchain. It’s been that way for over a decade now. Because it’s low transaction volume, no moronic “proof of…” nonsense, etc. Just hashes signing hashes at different points throughout the supply chain.

          This isn’t the “win” the NFT hype weirdos are desperately hoping for.

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        Previously you’ve not been able to transfer tickets without third party help. Nor could issuers participate in the profits in the secondary market.

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          Not like it couldn’t have been done before without NFTs (Steam cards come to mind), my guess is that there wasn’t any “interest” or “pressure” from high up to do that.