Presented in December 2021, a service emerged across Italy offering artists a method to certify and register their works digitally using blockchain technology combined with NFT and NFC tools.
How the Certification System Works
The process begins with digitalizing an artwork and registering it on a blockchain, where it receives a unique identifying number and becomes permanently catalogued. An NFC device is then irreversibly attached to the physical artwork. When a mobile device approaches the NFC tag, it displays the digitalized work on screen, serving as proof of authenticity. Because the artwork exists in a blockchain environment, it cannot be deleted or copied, ensuring the work remains unique and immutable.
The 3D Gallery and Marketplace
The service includes access to a three-dimensional gallery where visitors can experience an interactive viewing experience. This gallery functions simultaneously as a marketplace, allowing people to purchase the digital NFT versions of registered artworks directly.
Frequently asked questions
What technologies are used to certify artworks?
The system uses blockchain for permanent digital registration, NFT (non-fungible tokens) for authentication, and NFC (near field communication) devices physically attached to artworks to link them to their digital certificates.
Can artworks registered this way be copied or forged?
No. Because the work is recorded on a blockchain where nothing can be deleted or altered, and is assigned a unique identifying number, the artwork cannot be copied or duplicated, guaranteeing its authenticity and uniqueness.
What is the 3D gallery used for?
The 3D gallery allows registered artworks to be displayed and viewed in an interactive online environment that also functions as a marketplace where visitors can purchase the digital versions of the works.