The Year of the NFT: How an Emerging Medium Went Mainstream in 2021
Though NFTs have been around since 2014, 2021 was the first year that this novel technology broke through into the mainstream, disrupting the art world and industries beyond it. Over the course of the past 12 months, the NFT scene has evolved rapidly. Below is a timeline of some of the most important moments in NFTs during this pivotal year.