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NFTs are getting so popular that even biologists are doing it, according to Charles Hoskinson. NFTs can be found all over the place. NFTs seem to be everywhere in 2022, from sports to music videos. It's just a matter of time until the enthusiasm spreads to other sectors. NFT permeating the science sector may be surprising. It is possible that the development of NFTs could have a profound impact on human history. Therefore, it's hardly surprising that experts from all across the world are curious about NFTs. https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles/status/1533810985802338304?t=2KV5AWJc27P6C0Kc3lU_6A&s=19
NFTs For Science and Technology Sectors
Which scientists and technologists are embracing NFT technology? You may start with Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the Internet. On June 30th, 2021, the famed computer scientist teamed up with Sotheby's to auction off an NFT containing the original web browser's source code. The NFT raised $5,434,500 with a video of code being typed and Berners-animated Lee's signature. NASA published a series of NFTs on June 17 to mark the grand opening of a satellite honoring astronaut Neil Armstrong. It was not uncommon for the NFTs to feature augmented reality satellite models and mission patches. The University of California, Berkeley has also tried out the NFT space with a single token based on documents from James Allison, a cancer researcher who won the Nobel Prize. NFT "The Fourth Pillar" sold for approximately $55,000 on June 8th.
New Technology From Biologists
Synthetic biology and genome editing have resulted in a burgeoning industry that creates custom cell lines for medical research purposes. They could misuse, contaminate, or illegally replicate these genetically modified cell lines. Researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a first-of-its-kind method. A method for creating a unique identifier for each copy of a cell line. It lets users verify its authenticity while also protecting the manufacturer's IP. Science Advances published an article online on May 4th and a print version on May 6th demonstrating how to use the method. Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas collaborated to develop the patent-pending technology. Bioengineering professor Dr. Leonidas Bleris and electrical engineering professor Dr. Yiorgos Makris are co-corresponding authors of the study. They are experts in electronic hardware security.