> A common skepticism is that someone can just take a screenshot of the image or get a digital file so it’s not really scarce. However, the same argument could apply to physical items as well. Anyone can take a photo of the Mona Lisa or create a replica of it, but it isn’t the real item from the artist. People are willing to pay a premium for the original work. Another interesting aspect of digital art or collectibles is that you can easily verify the item’s ownership history. Some digital items might be worth more depending on who owned it in the past.
The copy of a digital image is 1:1 with the original.
A print of the Mona Lisa wasn't painted by Leonardo da Vinci. It's a completely different painting.
It's possible to take their argument even farther though. You don't actually own the original digital image unless you have the hard drive it was originally saved on in your possession.
The copy of a digital image is 1:1 with the original.
A print of the Mona Lisa wasn't painted by Leonardo da Vinci. It's a completely different painting.
It's possible to take their argument even farther though. You don't actually own the original digital image unless you have the hard drive it was originally saved on in your possession.