Despite still being in their infancy, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have already helped a variety of people accomplish amazing things. The blockchain-based technology has given artists a new way to create and sell their work, allowed researchers to raise money for scientific institutions, and even aided Ukrainians during the Russian invasion (in a number of ways, in fact). NFTs are also at the center of a rather serious controversy regarding climate change and the environment. Specifically, some allege that NFTs increase the already exorbitant carbon footprint of blockchains like Bitcoin and, as a result, significantly contribute to an already worrying climate […]