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Digital file-sharing service WeTransfer is partnering with blockchain platform Minima to launch non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the network, allowing users to generate NFTs directly from their phones.
Minima is a Layer 1 blockchain and peer-to-peer network optimized for mobile use. According to its website, Its ultra-lean protocol will allow users to “run a full constructing and validating node,” creating what they hope to be a fully decentralized network.
The blockchain uses the Minima coin as its native currency to enable peer-to-peer transfers between users without the need for a third party. The platform is currently in its testnet phase and plans to go live in March in 180 countries.
The partnership with WeTransfer will allow users of the blockchain to “share their digital assets and efficiently collect revenue,” the company said in a press release.
“This partnership will explore the practical use of NFT technology, something which interests not only the crypto industry, but will be a test case to demonstrate the potential of wider adoption of this innovative digital tool,” said Minima CEO Hugo Feiler.
Several Web 2 file-sharing services have been delving deeper into blockchain technology to expand their offerings. Google introduced its cloud-based blockchain node service for Ethereum in October, while Amazon’s cloud service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is hiring staff to build out its Web 3 products.
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WeTransfer, a leading international digital file-sharing service, has announced a strategic partnership with blockchain platform Minima for the development of a mobile NFT (non-fungible token) solution. This is the latest step forward in WeTransfer’s long-term commitment to NFT technology, following the launch of their special edition WeDidThis NFT project earlier this year.
The partnership between WeTransfer and Minima is an exciting development for both companies. With Minima’s extensive experience in the blockchain space and WeTransfer’s an extensive user base, the two companies are well-poised to bring a unique NFT consumer experience to the market.
The collaboration between the two companies will build upon WeTransfer’s existing infrastructure and provide users with a smooth and streamlined way to purchase and manage their NFTs directly from their mobile device. The NFTs are securely stored on WeTransfer’s secure servers and the possibility to view, transfer and manage those NFTs in the mobile wallet.
The collaboration also falls in line with WeTransfer’s mission to provide a simple yet powerful platform that gives its users unlimited ways to discover, create, store and share content. The partnership with Minima will offer WeTransfer users even more freedom to explore and engage with digital content, taking them even further away from the traditional forms of content ownership.
WeTransfer’s CEO, Conny Weber, announced the collaboration in a statement, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Minima on this project. Their expertise in the blockchain space and the potential of mobile NFTs make this partnership a great opportunity for WeTransfer to continue expanding our offering as we see more use cases for blockchain technology and digital artwork every day.”
This venture is sure to benefit not just WeTransfer and Minima, but all users who take advantage of the services offered. WeTransfer and Minima together will create a gateway to the blossoming world of NFTs and expand the opportunities to explore digital art, making it more accessible to all.
