While NFTs and Cryptocurrency rely on similar technology, they are very different. NFTs are “Non-Fungible" – or unique, and non-interchangeable. However, cryptocurrencies are purely economic with value derived from utility as a currency.

The answer to that question begins with a question – what kind of NFT is it? Is there an associated physical asset, is it part of a collection? Once parameters are determined, the appropriate valuation approach is applied. The end use of the report also informs the valuation approach.

Yes, NFTs can get “burned" – sent to a faulty wallet address. If an owner loses the seed key, the wallet is no longer accessible and the NFT cannot be retrieved.

As defined by the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is an Appraisal is “the act or process of developing an opinion of value." According to the ASB, value can “be numerically expressed as a specific amount, as a range of numbers, or as a relationship (e.g., not more than, not less than) to a previous value opinion or numerical benchmark (e.g. assessed value, collateral value)." The document contains a valuation executed for a specific purpose and follows specified guidelines. An Appraisal of an NFT follows suit of Appraisals of physical assets, defining a purpose, approach to value, and additional details as required by the end user of the report.

Never! An Appraisal is an opinion on value with data available at the Effective Date of the Appraisal. Appraisers do not predict markets or prices.

Absolutely. Appraisal Bureau\'s proprietary technology tracks the volatility of the markets to deliver the most accurate opinion of value.

The valuation of the IP is separate from the valuation of the asset. IP may be an income generating asset, which has a different valuation approach than Personal Property – which is classified as non-income generating.

NFTs are purchased on marketplaces such as OpenSea or Nifty Gateway. You will need a Web3 wallet, such as MetaMask