When Ownership Isn't Ownership: Understanding Rights in Digital Collectibles

Introduction: The market for digital collectibles has quietly outlasted the frenzy that briefly surrounded it. When NFT prices collapsed and the speculation cooled, many commentators were quick to call the entire space a failed experiment. That conclusion misses something important. Digital collectibles, limited-edition digital art, in-game assets, virtual trading cards, branded merchandise existing only online have continued to be bought, sold, and commercially exploited. People are still...