Metaverse’s Naming Father Gets His First NFT

Neal Stephenson, the author who first used the term “metaverse” in his 1992 novel Snow Crash, has acquired his first NFT.

The artwork, designed by artist Sterling Crispin, was inspired by nature, and 25 percent of the approximately $1,850 from the sale will be donated to the Santa Cruz Nature Conservancy in California.

In response to the sale, Stephenson expressed satisfaction that artists are able to make a living through their creative work.

This move into the world of NFTs by Neal Stephenson, considered the “father of the metaverse” for introducing the term in Snow Crash, is unexpected.

The author, who portrayed a dystopian, hypercapitalist world in his novel, doesn’t comment on the current discussions about the metaverse.

The acquisition of an NFT by Neal Stephenson adds an interesting layer to the evolving landscape of digital art and the metaverse, especially given his pivotal role in popularizing the concept.

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