NFTs: Are They Having a Comeback? What are NFTs? (Non-Fungible Tokens)

You’ve heard the hype about NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens: NFT projects like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club once dominated the crypto headlines, with some selling for millions of dollars and others endorsed by your favourite celebrities such as Justin Bieber. However, this NFT hype died down in 2021... and recently in 2025, it had a resurgence. Is this resurgence going to last? Why should we even care about NFTs? Join Sami from Binance Studios as he breaks down what NFTs truly are, why they have real value beyond the hype, and what’s fueling the renewed interest. From unique digital art and coveted in-game items to tokenized real-world assets like property deeds and premium event access, discover how NFTs are evolving into practical, utility-driven digital assets shaping the future of ownership and culture. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ What NFTs are and why they’re unique compared to cryptocurrencies ✅ The rise, crash, and quiet rebuilding of the NFT market since 2020 ✅ Why big brands like Nike, Starbucks, and Reddit are investing in NFT projects with real benefits ✅ The recent surge in NFT trading volumes and major purchases making headlines in 2025 ✅ The shift from hype-based JPEG flipping to utility-driven NFTs powering gaming, digital fashion, and tokenized physical assets ✅ How the infrastructure for NFTs are improving with Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake and innovations from Layer-2 solutions ✅ NFT Risks: Scams, volatile pricing, and the importance of doing your own research ✅ Expert insights on NFTs as a cultural force and potential store of value 📚 Resource: What is an NFT? https://www.binance.com/en/nft/what-is-nft ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏳ 0:00 – Introduction: NFTs ⏳ 0:42 – What are NFTs? Non-Fungible Tokens ⏳ 1:17 – Why do people buy NFTs? ⏳ 1:43 – NFT Rush in 2020-2021 ⏳ 2:06 – NFT Crash and Scams ⏳ 3:15 – NFT and Real Utility: Nike, Starbucks, Reddit ⏳ 3:35 – NFT Technology Improvements: Polygon and Arbitrum ⏳ 4:01 – NFTs in 2025: Renewed Demand ⏳ 4:28 – NFTs in 2025: Why The Renewed Demand? ⏳ 5:23 – NFTs in 2025: Should we jump in now? ⏳ 6:26 – Outro #binance #nft #nfts #nftart #cryptoexplained #binanceexplains ⚠️ RISK WARNING: Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. It is your responsibility to ascertain whether you are permitted to use the services of Binance based on your individual circumstances. Not financial advice. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning. 📢 Join the conversation: ➡️ Twitter/X: https://x.com/binance/ ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binance/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/binance/ ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@binance/ ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/binance/ ➡️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/binance/ 🔗 Download Binance here (iOS, Android): https://binance.onelink.me/y874/cb98de36 🔗 Sign up for Binance here: https://www.binance.com/en?ref=ERQKP7ND&utm_source=BinanceYoutube&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial