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Sotheby’s Unveils A New NFT Marketplace On Ethereum And Polygon

Ken Emmanuel by Ken Emmanuel
May 11, 2023
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Sotheby’s, the renowned auction house that gained fame for curating and selling unique art pieces, including rare CryptoPunks, is once again disrupting the NFT sector. The art-house aims to expand its reach by introducing an NFT marketplace that enables artists, collectors, and users.

Sotheby’s has sold some of the most expensive jpegs in history, but the company is now focusing on scaling up its NFT marketplace. To stand out among other NFT marketplaces such as Blur, OpenSea, and LooksRare, which have embraced the ‘no royalty’ and ‘reduced creator rebates’ stance, Sotheby’s new platform is doubling down on its artist-first approach.

The next evolution of #SothebysMetaverse is here! The most trusted and dynamic destination to collect, buy and sell remarkable digital works.

Explore: https://t.co/hZvYIkO3xx pic.twitter.com/dCkaCKlXVm

— Sotheby's Metaverse (@Sothebysverse) May 1, 2023

Sotheby’s Expands NFT Marketplace

Sotheby’s, the British-American auction house with a history spanning 279 years, has launched its latest on-chain marketplace. The platform helps art collectors trade carefully selected NFTs curated by art experts.

The new NFT marketplace facilitates peer-to-peer transactions entirely on-chain using the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains. Users can conveniently pay in either ETH or MATIC cryptocurrencies. In addition, the platform has made available all of the critical components commonly found in other leading NFT marketplaces, with a noteworthy distinction: it does not entail the inclusion of royalties.

Sotheby’s announced in a press release:

“Sotheby’s commitment to honoring artist royalties comes amidst a larger debate about royalties within the NFT community and signals Sotheby’s artist-first ethos as one of the only major NFT marketplaces committed to artist resale royalties.”

Platforms such as OpenSea and Blur have adopted a trader-first approach that excludes creators from the equation, unlike Sotheby’s. The art house’s artist-first approach ensures that creators receive payment for their work, setting it apart from other notable platforms.

The launch of Sotheby’s NFT marketplace was recognized and celebrated by many on Twitter, who saw it as a significant step for artists. The platform will debut with a select group of artists, with new artists rotating every few months. It will showcase works from a total of 13 artists, including Tyler Hobbs, XCOPY, Diana Sinclair, and Pindar van Arman, among others.

Exploring Sotheby’s Past Venture into the Metaverse

Sotheby’s, a popular auction company, had a notable achievement and a milestone in 2021 when it entered the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) market. Their bold move to join the NFT market proved to be quite successful, with the business making more than $120 million in NFT sales alone

Due to the sale of the digital piece by pak, $16.8 million was profited and that was a notable one for Sotheby’s NFT auctions. Pak’s achievement solidified his position as one of the most valuable digital artists in the world

Sotheby’s foray into the metaverse began with its Natively Digital Sale, which featured 53 pieces from 19 NFT artists. The auction showcased a diverse range of NFT artworks, including digital sculptures, video installations, and even virtual real estate. The event was a huge success, attracting a global audience of NFT collectors and enthusiasts.

Final Thoughts 

Sotheby’s has once again made a bold move in the NFT sector by introducing a new marketplace that prioritizes artists’ rights and enables peer-to-peer transactions using Ethereum and Polygon blockchains. By launching a platform that is artist-focused, Sotheby’s sets itself apart from other NFT marketplaces that have been criticized for their lack of support for creators. Sotheby’s commitment to honoring artist royalties signals the company’s artist-first ethos, making it a standout player in the rapidly-evolving NFT landscape. The launch of Sotheby’s new NFT marketplace is a significant step towards empowering artists and ensuring that they receive the recognition and payment they deserve for their work.

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Ken Emmanuel

Ken Emmanuel is a Blockchain Content writer, a Web3 Enthusiast and a Social Media Management Strategist, he likes writing educative contents to help people gain more knowledge and get inspired. The growth of any organization he work with is always his priority. He is a Geographer by profession and loves reading.

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