At its core, this shift isn’t about literature — it’s about looking like a reader. Books have become an accessory, a personality trait and a status symbol. As a result, people are reading more visibly than ever. The joy of getting lost in a story, of struggling with complex ideas and of truly reading seems to be fading.

Maybe NFTs can be just as valuable as physical paintings. But in its current state? No, NFTs won’t be revolutionizing the fine arts world anytime soon.