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Why is 'NFT' the Collins Dictionary's word of the year?
In essence, an NFT (the abbreviation for 'non-fungible token') is a chunk of digital data which records who a piece of digital artwork or a collectible belongs to.
Having lived in four very different countries—India, England, Singapore, and the US—Ananya is obsessed with how tech empowers people from all walks of life. Prior to Quartz, she interned with the Verge, CNNMoney, Inc.com, and the Hindustan Times. Ananya holds a bachelor's degree in economics and journalism from New York University, and speaks Hindi, Bengali, and Spanish. When awake and not at work, you'll find her dancing or eating. You can follow her @ananya_b94
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