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The internet content subscription service Onlyfans has announced the launch of a feature that leverages non-fungible token (NFT) technology. The newly-added feature, introduced on Thursday, gives Onlyfans members the ability to display authenticated NFTs as their profile pictures.
Onlyfans Steps Into the Realm of NFTs
The London-based content subscription service Onlyfans is well known for its direct funding for content creators, its one-time tips, the firmâs pay-per-view (PPV) features, and of course, NSFW content.
This week, Onlyfans has revealed it is experimenting with blockchain technology as the firm is allowing users to show off their NFTs. According to a report from Reuters, Onlyfans CEO Ami Gan explained that the move is meant to empower the platformâs userbase.
âOur mission is to empower creators to own their full potential,â Gan explained to the Reuters author Elizabeth Culliford. âThis feature is the first step in exploring the role that NFTs can play on our platform.â
Onlyfans is behind the eight ball when it comes to joining the NFT industry, as a large swathe of well-known businesses and popular brands have already jumped in. Moreover, Twitterâs verified NFT profile feature is similar to the Onlyfans NFT profile concept. Twitter launched the feature last month.
On Febraury 6, Bitcoin.com News reported on Alphabetâs (Google) plans to explore blockchain and Web3 technology. Furthermore, Alphabetâs subsidiary Youtube published a blog post explaining that it has plans to leverage non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The CEO of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, said Instagram is exploring NFTs and reports note that Meta is also experimenting with the technology.
According to Onlyfans CEO Ami Gan, the NFT support will be for Ethereum-based NFTs, and in order to know they are verified, an Ethereum logo mark will be present. The company didnât disclose whether or not it would support other blockchains that support NFT tech going forward.
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