Its CEO and co-founder Twitter, Jack Dorsey, sold his first tweet for $2,9 million.
Jack Dorsey donated the proceeds from the tweet made 15 years ago to GiveDirectly's Africa charity.
The tweet, which reads “just setting up my twttr ”, was purchased as a non-fungible token (NFT), and paid for with ether.
"This is not just a tweet! "I think years later people will realize the true value of this tweet, like Mona Lisa painting." Reported the author of the tweet.
NFTs are used to verify unique items. The blockchain generated certificate of authenticity is used for artistic digital data (art), or in this case, for a tweet.
The Kings of Leon band earlier this month released their latest album as NFT, while actor John Cleese also tried his hand at the world of digital art, selling a picture of bridgeof Brooklyn he made on his iPad.
Nicknamed "The Unnamed Artist", a Monty Python actor has a work of art priced at $ 69.346.250,50. THE current highest bid for Brooklyn Bridge is about $ 33.000.
"Hello! It's time for you to meet my alter ego 'Unnamed Artist'. I am delighted to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime. Selling my 1st NFT. Although the offer starts at 100.00, you can “BUY NOW” for 69.346.250.50! ” reports Cleese in a tweet.
The auction closes in 10 days.
