Anthony Hopkins sees NFTs as ‘artwork in a brand new format’ – TechCrunch

As celebrities and athletes alike dip into the crypto sphere to endorse tokens or firms, others want to NFTs as a solution to interact with followers.

NFT collections have been launched by celebrities together with Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki and The Infamous B.I.G. (posthumously).

The most recent entrant is two-time Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, who partnered with NFT digital collectible firm Orange Comet to launch his personal collection, The Everlasting Assortment.

There are many the explanation why one may launch an NFT venture with their likeness. However for Hopkins, it’s about following his life motto of “all the things is feasible, give it a whirl and have a go.”

“NFTs, for me, are a clean canvas to create artwork in a brand new format,” Hopkins stated throughout a press briefing with TechCrunch. “It’s enjoyable to be the oldest man on the block. I’m and fascinated by younger individuals and the youthful era — everybody appears youthful than me now. Inspiration is reciprocal [and] I’m hoping to additionally return some inspiration.”