Will NFTs Be a Bust or Boom for the Art World?

Colorado is becoming a capital of cryptocurrency, with Governor Jared Polis pushing the possibilities for the state. In Denver, some galleries and artists are getting in on the game by creating NFTs.

This week, Conor McCormick-Cavanagh profiled the Galaktik Gang, whose collection of 5,500 gangsters sold out fast. But still, some readers wonder what it’s all about — and in their comments on a Westword Facebook post of our “Art of the Deal” story, others offer answers. Says Joseph:

 Anytime anyone says that they do know about NFTs, thinks they’re stupid, and explains why, some tech bro always responds with “No, you still don’t REALLY understand NFTs.”

I’m sure those other galleries understand what NFTs are just fine. They just think they’re BS and the artist in question refuses to…