It's a fucking obvious scam and people not getting it think they're just not too online to get it when NO YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT IT MAKES NO FUCKING SENSE AND YOU DON'T GET IT BECAUSE IT'S A SCAM
Sorry but it gets fucking annoying that everything is turning into collectibles.
In an atomized and consumerist society, tribalism and community are sold to dweebs in the form of collectables and exclusivity. The fear of missing out drives the prices higher, and the communities built around the doodads and useless shit are a hierarchy. Your position in the stratus is based solely upon your own commitment to the grift.
It's human nature to want a tribe, and to see yourself as part of something. But we are all extremely atomized, and it's only gotten worse since the rona pulled up to town. Combine that with our worship of tech douchebags or extreme displays of wealth, and NFTs are the next logical step.
At least that's my take on it.
ok peter coffin
Where's the lie though?