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The Use of Vending Machines in the Digital Age
Vending machines today are used for everything from food and beverages to more sophisticated products. The introduction of the NFT vending machine in 2022 was a notable innovation in this segment.
Introduction of NFT vending machines
An NFT vending machine was first presented in 2022. Although many people did not know exactly what an NFT was at the time, these digital tokens proved to be a huge success at that year’s SXSW festival. The presence of an NFT vending machine in New York City’s financial district suggests that these devices may become as common as cryptocurrency vending machines.
What are NFTs?
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are described as unique digital assets. They often represent artwork, game characters, and other creative files recorded on a blockchain, which is a permanent digital ledger. Essentially, NFTs are digital collectibles.
Neon’s NFT vending machine
The NFT vending machine at 29 John St. in Lower Manhattan was placed in 2022 by Neon, a company that describes itself as “a marketplace and gallery built on the Solana blockchain.” Neon offers unique digital artwork, including popular items such as Baby Yoda. The operation of the NFT vending machine is similar to that of traditional ATMs. You can purchase NFTs through the machine using your credit or debit card. The machine then issues boxes with unique codes that you can redeem on the Neon platform. It remains a surprise which NFT you receive until you redeem it.
Pricing and Ease of Use
Prices for NFTs range from $5.99 to $420.69. Once the QR code in the box is scanned, the user can view the new artwork on any smartphone, laptop, or tablet. For NFT collectors, one of the attractive aspects is the surprise of which NFT you end up receiving.
Target Group and Future Plans.
The target audience for these vending machines consists of crypto-enthusiasts, people who are interested in cryptocurrency or NFTs but face too many obstacles to purchase. Neon plans to add more artists to their platform and expand NFT vending machines to different cities. NFTs offer a wide range of visual, multimedia and performing artists new opportunities to build relationships with their audiences and generate revenue.
