Description

The course, from blockchain experts who are also closely allied with key augmented reality partners, covers the origins and background of Non Fungible Tokens together with examples of current and potential uses. It also looks at the trading environment and assesses the numerous legal challenges and issues surrounding NFTs.

What topics are included in this Introduction to Non Fungible Tokens for Law online course?

Unit 1: Background and Underlying Technologies

• Defining NFTs and their unique nature
• History and growth of NFTs
• Underlying technologies – Blockchain and Smart Contracts
• The dominance of Ethereum – and the alternatives
• The storage of NFTs

Unit 2: Development and Uses of Non Fungible Tokens

• Introduction and famous examples
• Creator benefits
• Growing list of uses
  • Metaverse assets
  • Events and attendance
  • Digital twins

Unit 3: Trading and Marketplaces

• How to buy an NFT
• Minting new NFTs
• How trading marketplaces work
• Crypto wallets
• Descriptions of leading marketplaces

Unit 4: Legal Issues surrounding NFTs

• Defining the scope of NFTs for buyers and sellers
• Intellectual Property Rights and copyright
• Financial regulation and contractual issues
• The threat posed by money laundering
• Tax implications, gambling issues and insider trading considerations.

A CPD Certified Online Course

This online course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure the integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.