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NFT Community Splits Over Claire Silver’s Call for Royalty Reform
In a recent Message regarding the field of NFT art, renowned artist Claire Argent expressed concerns over a notable decline in artist engagement and market dynamics attributed to decreasing royalty payments.
Royalties provide creators with income from secondary sales. Silver argues that reducing or eliminating this revenue stream reduces artist income and deters their involvement, leading to a less vibrant NFT industry.
The AI collaborative artist explained how royalty cuts have led artists to devalue the notion of rarity in their works, resulting in no incentives for older collections, only new ones. Silver adds that she is “ashamed that space has been so myopic.”
Furthermore, she describe the domino effect of decisions on royalties in the space: “The influx of artists stopped, so the enthusiasm was gone, so prices fell, so collectors stopped collecting, and as a result we live in a ghost town that should be a citadel. »
Despite the fact that “we need the royalties back,” many members of the NFT community expressed their disagreement on his social media thread.
Source: Claire Silver
Community Voices Debate
Reflecting on Silver’s message, famed artist ThankYouX – who pays homage to Andy Warhol with a graffiti-inspired homage – suggested that platforms and speculators prioritizing short-term gains over sustainable art ecosystems bear a significant responsibility.
He Remarks“The whole space was not short-sighted…a lot of collectors and most of the artists wanted to build something new and beautiful here. Fins and platforms were shortsighted and shot themselves in the foot.
Despite his worries, he remains hopeful for the future. He believes that if OpenSea were to “go bankrupt,” it could be a positive change. Additionally, he praises platforms like Magical Eden and others who continue to respect and implement royalty agreements, unlike the former.
Notably, OpenSea faced significant backlash for deciding to abandon its royalty enforcement tool last summer.
Continue reading: NFT Titans Express Concerns Over Discontinuation of OpenSea’s Royalty Tool – NFT Plazas
Many voices on social media opposed Silver’s views, including one member affirming, “Royalties are definitely not the reason. It is short-sighted to blame the mechanics of royalties. This only applies IF sales are consistent, both upfront and secondary. Most artists struggle to make their first sales. Even when they do, the revenue per sale is low.
They added: “You are the exception to the rule. Royalties impact you far more than the average artist, who struggles to make initial sales across their collections,” linking this gap to its importance in the NFT art scene.
Others weighed in to support the relevance of royalties, with Avichal of Electric Capital saying: “Royalties are definitely not dead. The markets pay $1.5 million a week in royalties. This is much more than 0… Do you think this figure is not enough given current trading volumes?
The debate around royalties in NFT art remains heated, highlighting the complexities and divergent perspectives within the community.
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