Donald Trump cashes out $2.4M profit from NFTs, copyright-expired version of Mickey tops OpenSea
The recent developments in the NFT space, especially those related to the copyright-expired version of Mickey Mouse from the 1928 film "Steamboat Willie," have generated significant interest.
NFT Collections Featuring 1928 Mickey Mouse:
NFT collections featuring the version of Mickey Mouse from the 1928 film "Steamboat Willie" have gained popularity on OpenSea.
The copyright on this depiction of Mickey Mouse expired on January 1, making it available to the public.
Top Trending Collections on OpenSea:
Collections such as "Steamboat Willie Public Domain 2024" have risen to the top of OpenSea's trending list, with a 24-hour trading volume of around $1.2 million.
These collections join other prominent ones like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins on OpenSea's "top" list.
Legal Limitations and Warnings:
A lawyer warned the crypto community about the limitations of using the copyright-expired version of Mickey Mouse.
Lawyer Oscar Franklin Tan emphasized that while the copyright has expired, the trademark and brand associated with Mickey Mouse are still private.
Users are cautioned against implying affiliation with Disney inappropriately.
Donald Trump Cashes Out NFT Profits:
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is reported to have cashed out $2.4 million in profits from NFTs.
Web3 Professionals' Predictions for 2024:
Cointelegraph reached out to various Web3 professionals for their predictions on trends and challenges in 2024.
One prediction involves a new wave of Web3-enabled games exposing a broader range of gamers to innovative uses of NFTs.
Other topics discussed include real-world asset tokenization and regulatory considerations in the NFT space.
The intersection of NFTs, the expiration of copyright for the 1928 Mickey Mouse depiction, and the predictions for the future of NFTs in 2024, including insights from Web3 professionals, highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of the digital asset landscape.
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