VECTOR_ANALYSIS // TECHNICAL
NFT (Non-Fungible Token)
NODE: NFT
VERIFICATION: PASSED
01_DEFINITION
Strict Definition
"A unique digital asset stored on a blockchain that represents ownership of a specific item or piece of content, such as art, real estate, or access rights."
Liability Check // Risk Analysis
The 'Metadata' risk. Often, the NFT is merely a pointer to an external file. If that file is host on a centralized server that goes down, the NFT points to a '404 error,' rendering it valueless.
Knowledge Context // Related Terms
Auditor NotesVS-AN-2026
Strategy Domain
"Utilize NFTs for customer loyalty, verifiable credentials, or tokenizing intellectual property licenses."
Operations Standard
"Ensure underlying assets are stored on decentralized storage (IPFS/Arweave) to ensure permanent availability."
Legal & Compliance
"Carefully define IP rights. By default, owning an NFT rarely conveys the copyright unless explicitly stated in a linked license."
DOCUMENT_ID: CW3-NFT-(NON-FUNGIBLE-TOKEN)-2026
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: UH6TM
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: UH6TM