(Updated) Ukraine is getting aid from these NFTs

Ukraine conflict NFT: the Ukraine flag by UkraineDAO
(Image credit: UkraineDAO)

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to leave the world shocked, but it has given rise to new NFT projects designed to raise money for the refugees and people of Ukraine. Often derided as worthless, NFTs are now showing a real purpose by raising much-needed money for charities.

The new non-fungible technology has split opinion in the art world, but its ability to raise money fast and in an open manner on blockchains where everyone can trace where the charitable donations are going is proving important. If you want to know more about what are NFTs, read our guide.

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Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.

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