Salvation Army’s newest fundraiser resides on the blockchain

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An NFT is a digital token indicating ownership of a unique asset; they have drawn headlines for allowing the sale of things that before would have been difficult to claim ownership of, including memes, digital sports cards and Jack Dorsey’s first Tweet.

In the Salvation Army’s case, the NFT will provide ownership of a unique piece of art and unlock access to “The Safest Place,” an album by Dorsey written specifically for the fundraiser. It will also serve as a ticket to the premier of “The Safest Place” documentary, which will be shown in Houston.

“After I overcame being homeless, I knew that I wanted to help others get off the street and back on their feet,” Dorsey said in a release. “Now, by bringing my passion for music together with the popularity of NFTs, we will be able to create more of an impact to continue to support the amazing work done by the Salvation Army.”

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The NFT’s original release date, spring of 2020, was pushed back because of the COVID pandemic, according to the project’s website. Already, it has brought in more than $2.5 million, which has been used to help house more than 407 families.

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