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Christie’s to Offer Trevor Traina Photograph Collection with NFT Certificates on Base Blockchain
Christie’s and the Innovative NFT Offering on Base Blockchain
Renowned auction house Christie’s is set to introduce a unique collection of photographs by Trevor Traina, accompanied by digital ownership certificates minted on the Base blockchain.
Digitizing Photographic Ownership with NFTs
The upcoming auction, titled “An Eye Towards the Real: Photographs from the Collection of Ambassador Trevor Traina,” will feature the issuance of digital certificates for each of the 130 lots being presented.
The Role of Trevor Traina and Kresus in the Project
Trevor Traina, a former US ambassador to Austria and the founder of Kresus, is at the forefront of this initiative. The new NFT certificates have been specially minted by Kresus on the Coinbase Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, Base.
Christie’s Expanding NFT Presence with Base Blockchain
Continuing its exploration of blockchain technology within the art world, Christie’s is stepping into the realm of the Base blockchain with the sale of the Trevor Traina photography collection.
A History of NFT Ventures by Christie’s
Christie’s previous forays into NFTs include the sale of Beeple’s “Everyday” collection, CryptoPunks, and work by Hackatao. These experiences have paved the way for the current collaboration with the Base blockchain.
The Evolution of Coinbase and Base
In a recent development, Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, has joined Coinbase’s executive team to lead the Coinbase Wallet division. This move signals a potential boost in the user experience of blockchain interactions.