I started making NFTs three years ago.
Not just any NFTs though — Ordinal Orphans, a project I’ve poured my heart and soul into. It’s not just about owning digital art; it’s about building a legacy that combines creativity, compassion, and real-world impact. And here’s the exciting part: we’re giving them away for free. It’s not just about selling digital art; it’s about building a legacy that combines creativity, compassion, and real-world impact.
Let me explain how it all started.
Someone broke down the concept of NFTs to me like I was in third grade, and it clicked.
Sort of? Maybe.
Here it is:
Imagine gold. How much is gold worth? Or a diamond? They’re shiny rocks and metals. Yet, thousands of years ago, we decided these shiny things had value.
People traded them for goods. “Here, take this shiny rock and give me some fish.” Shiny things held such value that entire civilizations fought wars over them. Pillaging, conquering, and chaos, all for the sake of gold.
Fast forward to today. Now, we’ve evolved from shiny objects to something even more intangible — electrons. The numbers on a screen that represent our money, our wealth, and our livelihoods. I get paid by Amazon, Audible, Adsense, and other sources that start with the letter “A.” But I never touch that money. It’s just digital numbers moving between accounts, signals carried by electrons.
When was the last time you held physical money? It was when I sold something on Facebook Marketplace, and the buyer gave me a few dollar bills. Just linen paper, yet we all agree it has value. That’s the power of collective belief.
NFTs are the next evolution of that belief system. Instead of shiny rocks or printed bills, we now assign value to digital assets. They live on the blockchain, traded like gold or artwork, with an agreed-upon value.
But here’s where Ordinal Orphans takes this concept further. It’s about joining a movement. Every Ordinal Orphan represents a chance to support orphans worldwide. While they are free, 50% of future royalties will directly fund food, education, and shelter for orphans in need. It’s art with a mission, powered by the blockchain.
Think about the Mona Lisa. The Louvre owns the original painting, but millions of people have replicas or digital pictures of it on their phones. When you buy an NFT, you own the “original” in the digital space. That ownership is verified on the blockchain, making it secure and indisputable.
But NFTs are more than just art. The blockchain technology behind them has incredible potential for real-world applications. Imagine buying a house directly from the seller without the hefty closing costs — all facilitated by a smart contract on the blockchain. Or owning a digital collectible that also grants access to exclusive events or communities. It’s disruptive technology, which is why it’s met with resistance and confusion.
For me, it’s not just about embracing this frontier; it’s about creating something that matters. Ordinal Orphans is my way of combining art, technology, and compassion to make a real impact. It’s the start of something bigger — a project that merges the innovation of NFTs with the timeless mission of helping others.
The question isn’t if NFTs will change the world but how we’ll use them to shape it. With Ordinal Orphans, we’re starting with purpose, proving that the future isn’t just coming — it’s already here, and it’s filled with opportunity to make a difference.
If you feel aligned with our mission, join the community and drop an intro message so I can meet you: https://discord.gg/VPgYUdYqJx
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