“Bowie on the blockchain” NFT launch sparks mixed reactions on Twitter

In a statement, OpenSea vice president of business development Ryan Foutty stated,

“This remarkable compilation combines  some of the most ground-breaking NFT artists with Bowie treasures to bring a new generation of fans together in Web3.”

NFTs are distinctive blockchain tokens that represent ownership over a particular asset, generally digital art. However, a number of pop culture NFT releases, such as those for the Netflix series “Stranger Things” earlier this summer, have riled up some fans who are against technology.

Bowie’s connection to blockchain assets vs fans

Social media users in the Bowie NFTs are not impressed by the renowned star’s identity being connected to the blockchain assets. However, a few people have supported NFT technology.

One response to the post stated, “I’m going to literally scream.”

Another person pleaded,

“No – don’t ruin Bowie’s legacy like this.”

Ironically, Bowie’s son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, likewise disapproves of NFTs and refers to them as a “fad.” Previously, Jones made light of the idea of sharing someone else’s NFT by joking that since he could save and repost Beeple’s “The First 5000 Days,” it had “gone missing.” The Christie’s auction, where the NFT sold for an incredible $69.3 million, was previously described by Jones as “suspicious.”

Despite the critics, artists like 19-year-old Fewocious are excited to be creating NFT art for charity in the style of Bowie.