# proof

By [erqi](https://paragraph.com/@91av) · 2022-05-23

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An NFT acts like a proof of ownership for an item, and they’re often used for digital goods such as artwork, profile pictures, collectibles, and even music tracks. They can provide access to gated communities and experiences, as well, and are expected to serve as building blocks for the [metaverse](https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-the-metaverse-immersive-nft-virtual-world)—a more immersive future internet.

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*Originally published on [erqi](https://paragraph.com/@91av/proof)*