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That Fyre Fest tweet with the sad sandwich will be auctioned as an NFT for medical expenses

The Verge

The organizers of Fyre Fest billed it as an exclusive, luxury music festival in the Bahamas, which would include top-notch catering, big-name performers, and transportation via Jet Ski and yacht. Kendall Jenner was among the celebrities paid $250,000 to promote the event , which guests paid up to $12,000 to attend. “Now,

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Big Impact, Small Budget: Live Auction Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Greater Giving

There are numerous captivating live auction ideas that don’t require a celebrity endorsement or a trip to the Bahamas. Art Extravaganza Collaborate with local artists for a live painting session, with the final artwork going to the highest bidder. But for smaller nonprofits, securing high-priced items can feel daunting.

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Americana’s chip turns physical objects into NFTs

TechCrunch

The value of recording information about a physical object on the blockchain lies in an NFT’s ability to prove an item’s authenticity and provenance as well as to provide a method through which an artist or a creator behind that object can earn royalties each time it changes hands.

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