What is Digital Copy?
A digital copy means same file but in many places.
Like you see a picture and download it — that is a copy.
You can send it to 100 friends also. Still same picture.
Internet make it very easy to copy things. But is this good? Not always.
What is NFT?
NFT means Non-Fungible Token.
It is not the art. It is like a digital receipt that says,
“Hey, this person is the owner of this art.”
NFT is stored on blockchain.
So, anyone can see who is the owner.
But still, people can copy the art. That is the big issue.
Problem of Copying in NFT Time
Even if you have NFT, people can:
- Take screenshot
- Save the art
- Share it on their page
This is why artists get angry.
1. Art is getting stolen
People are taking art from sites like Twitter, DeviantArt, etc.
They are selling it as NFT. But they don’t even make that art!
2. Real owner confused
NFT say one person is owner.
But someone else made that art.
So who is true owner?
3. Artist don’t trust NFTs
Many good artist hate NFTs now.
Because their work got stolen.
Why Artist Rights are Important?
Artists work very hard.
They want respect and payment.
But online, it is very easy to copy their work.
NFT try to protect their rights.
But it not always work 100%.
Still, it help a lot.
Problem of AI and Art
AI tools like DALL·E or Midjourney make art with just text.
Like you write “sunset beach with dog,” and AI will draw it.
But that AI learns from old art.
Some of that art is made by real people.
And no one give them credit.
Is it fair? Maybe not.
Even if it is legal, it is still not very nice.
NFT can’t stop AI. But NFTs help people say,
“This is my art. I made this first.”
NFT = Digital Proof
NFT is not the art. It is like a tag or paper that says:
- Who made the art
- Who owns it now
- When it was made
So it is very good for proof.
But if someone mint NFT of stolen art, then problem is still there.
So again — NFT help, but not full solution.
Big Platforms and NFTs
Now, social apps like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are using NFTs.
It is good news. But also some problems:
- What if the art is saved on someone else server?
- Do we really “own” it?
Also, when you upload art on these sites, they take some control.
That is also scary for some artists.
Can NFTs Stop Art Theft?
No. But they can:
- Help prove who is real owner
- Give artists royalty money
- Track who use their art
NFT websites should give artists more options.
Like Creative Commons License — so artists can choose how art is used.
Conclusion
Digital world is very fast. Anyone can copy anything.
But NFTs are helping.
Not perfect. But helpful.
If Web3 want to be safe, then we must:
- Respect artists
- Give them rights
- And teach people about digital ownership
Let NFTs be more than just trend.
Let it become real power for creators.
