Can NFT Refresh the Field of Digital Copyright Protection? The Positive Role and Potential Risks of NFT in Digital Copyright Protection

Digital works refer to works created by means of digital technology and disseminated to the public through the Internet. With the vigorous development of digits, the copyright protection of digital publishing has attracted much attention. Therefore, it is very important to improve the ability of digital copyright protection. The non-fungible token (NFT) may bring a new opportunity for digital copyright protection by virtue of its traceability and non tamperability based on blockchain. In this article, we first discuss how NFT protects copyright and the risks implied therein. Then it gives its application prospect, its application in copyright traceability, and the problem of right confirmation in the future meta universe. Finally, it points out that creators need to pay attention to and generate NFT works as soon as possible to protect their NFT copyright. Platform supervision should formulate appropriate operation rules, and NFT holders should clarify their rights to avoid infringement. NFT is an emerging technology with many uncertainties. In future applications, we should make proper use of NFT technology to make it have a positive impact on our lives.