NFTs After the Hype: Utility, Community, and IP

After the initial surge of speculation, NFTs are entering a more mature and meaningful phase. NFTs After the Hype: Utility, Community, and IP reframes non-fungible tokens not as collectibles, but as programmable assets that enable ownership, participation, and long-term value creation.
This book explores how NFTs are being used to unlock real utility—powering membership access, creator royalties, brand engagement, and digital rights management. It examines why community design matters more than floor prices and how intellectual property, licensing, and governance determine whether NFT projects endure or fade. Rather than focusing on trends, the book highlights fundamentals that support sustainable ecosystems.
Inside this book, readers will learn:
• Why speculation distorted early NFT markets
• How NFTs create utility beyond digital art
• How communities drive value and longevity
• How IP rights, licensing, and royalties really work
• How brands and creators can design durable NFT models
Written in a grounded, ecosystem-focused style, this book is ideal for creators, founders, marketers, lawyers, and Web3 professionals. NFTs After the Hype provides a clear path to understanding how NFTs evolve into tools for ownership, coordination, and creative economies.