Former US first lady Melania Trump launched her non-fungible token (NFT) platform on Thursday, becoming the latest public figure to join the crypto boom.
The NFT is a digital object that can be a drawing, animation, piece of music, photo, or video with a certificate of authenticity created by blockchain technology.
A part of the proceeds from Trump's NFT collection is going to be used to help children in foster care.
https://twitter.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/1471468919810670603
"I am proud to announce my new NFT endeavor, which embodies my passion for the arts, and will support my ongoing commitment to children through my Be Best initiative," she said in a statement.
"Through this new technology-based platform, we will provide children with computer science skills, including programming and software development, to thrive after they age out of the foster community."
The first NFT, a watercolor by the French artist Marc-Antoine Coulon titled "Melania’s Vision," will be available for purchase through the end of the year for the price of 1 SOL, the cryptocurrency of the Solana blockchain protocol, (approximately $150).
https://twitter.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/1471552296723140614
Coulon, a fashion illustrator, has been published in magazines, including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and ELLE, according to his website.
The limited-edition piece of digital artwork "embodies Mrs. Trump’s cobalt blue eyes, providing the collector with an amulet to inspire," according to the statement. It also includes an audio recording from Melania "with a message of hope."
Follow the latest news on Google News
