This week we start exploring some of the concerns about creating Comic NFT, starting with the environmental impact of the technology.
Check Your Understanding
I understand that NFTs are currently extremely controversial in the comic book world.
Don’t Destroy the Planet
I am not a supervillain, so it should be my goal to help preserve the planet, not destroy it.
I believe that the carbon footprint of my project should be as close to zero as possible.
I understand that there are several blockchains where I can host my comic NFTs.
I understand that, while there are a few blockchains purpose-built for NFTs, NFTs are generally only one use case of many on most. Attributing the entire energy use of a chain to NFTs is a worst-case upper limit.
I understand that, in terms of energy use, the blockchain is the most important variable to consider when compared to simply delivering a standard PDF via Dropbox or similar.
I understand that there are creative trade-offs in selecting the blockchain to host my project.
I understand that it is currently possible to create my comic NFT project on a low-power, carbon-neutral blockchain.
For sources, see the book, especially pages 62 to 64, and the attached spreadsheet.
Update
Since I wrote this chapter, comic NFTs on Hedera Hashgraph have become a thing, most notably with the “Ashfall” series.
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Next week
Next week we continue the “Navigating the Concerns” section of the book, continuing our discussion of energy consumption and explicitly examining the Ethereum blockchain.
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