Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Nonfungible token: Explains NFTs as digital assets that reshape ownership and value systems globally.
2: Kevin Abosch: Profiles the NFT artist whose work bridges tech innovation and political commentary.
3: Tron (blockchain): Details Tron's role in powering NFT ecosystems like CryptoKitties through highspeed tech.
4: Cardano (blockchain platform): Shows how Cardano’s academic roots contribute to sustainable NFT infrastructure.
5: Pak (creator): Examines Pak's impact on NFT art and how creators influence decentralized governance.
6: Blockchain game: Introduces blockchain games as new political economies driven by user governance.
7: CryptoKitties: Unpacks the game that pioneered NFTs and showcased their cultural and economic value.
8: OKX: Discusses how this platform supports NFT liquidity and market participation.
9: ERC721: Describes the technical standard behind NFTs that enabled the CryptoKitties revolution.
10: Polygon (blockchain): Highlights how Polygon boosts NFT accessibility via scalable and lowcost networks.
11: Certificate of authenticity: Explores how NFTs legitimize digital assets through immutable proof of origin.
12: Everydays: the First 5000 Days: Analyzes Beeple’s iconic NFT and its influence on digital art and political expression.
13: Ethereum: Covers the foundational blockchain where CryptoKitties and most NFTs were born.
14: William Entriken: Presents one of the minds behind ERC721, emphasizing governance in token creation.
15: Mike Winkelmann: Features Beeple’s political themes in NFT art and their impact on digital discourse.
16: OpenSea: Reviews the largest NFT marketplace's role in democratizing digital asset trade.
17: Curio Cards: Highlights one of the first NFT projects, laying groundwork for digital collectibles.
18: CryptoPunks: Explores the cultural symbolism of CryptoPunks in digital identity and ownership.
19: Decentralized autonomous organization: Examines DAOs as political entities redefining collective decisionmaking.
20: Uniswap: Shows how decentralized exchanges empower NFT liquidity and governance models.
21: Axie Infinity: Demonstrates playtoearn models blending gaming, economics, and social governance.
Whether you’re a student, professional, or digital enthusiast, this book delivers essential insights into NFTs’ role in shaping digital society. Through the lens of the CryptoKitties phenomenon, readers gain a deeper understanding of how political science is evolving in decentralized digital environments.