KeepCredible is a tech start-up focusing on unique use cases for blockchain technologies. We primarily focus on the development and use of NFT tokens for real world applications. The development of blockchain technologies has opened a world of possibilities for both digital and conventional applications, and we as a company are positioning ourselves to be innovators in this space. NFTs or Non-Fungible Tokens are entities verified through blockchain technology that links an asset to a unique cryptocurrency token. We plan on utilizing this technology to revolutionize the conventional art industry through modernizing the ownership of art, empowering striving artists, and connecting fragmented markets worldwide. The global art industry is a multibillion-dollar entity that is primed for development. The integration of our technology and vision will direct the art industry forward and solve many of the issues that plague this field. From rampant fraud and theft, to multiple barriers to entry for the average investor, we are here to change that. Empowering the Striving Artist It is well known that entry and recognition in the art industry is difficult to achieve. There are many barriers and costs associated with this endeavor and it hinders the growth of many astounding artists from ever entering the industry. This waste of talent is unacceptable, and we aim to reduce the barriers of entry to allow all artists to showcase their work on a global scale. Our platform will work with artists to make unique runs of limited work that will be offered through our platform. Since we will connect artists directly to sellers worldwide, it will bypass the necessity of a costly middleman and ultimately reward artists with greater profit share and recognition. Transparency A major issue for the global art industry is transparency, fraud, and theft. We at KeepCredible are trying to change this through the use of blockchain technologies. Since everything is kept on a public ledger that is accessible to all, transparency is guaranteed. Pairing this with the development of NFT technologies provides us with a unique solution to future-proof the art industry. The use of NFT tokens on a reputable blockchain facilitates for the movement and sale of art to be tracked through the ledger. It creates a system that ensures transparency and is one that is globally protected though the blockchain, making it secure and accessible to all. Ownership, Fraud, and Theft: “One Art – One Token” Our project is focusing on the principle of “One Art – One Token”, where we believe each piece of art should have a corresponding NFT token associated with it. This in itself tackles the issue of ownership, fraud, and theft. Since each NFT token is unique and connected to a sole work of art, the owner of that token is also the legal owner of that piece. Sellers of fraudulent pieces of art or holders of art acquired through theft would not be able to produce the corresponding NFT token, thereby classifying that piece of art as a possible fraud or a work that has been stolen. Our project plans on accomplishing our goal of “One Art – One Token” through offering complete token creation/association services to artists, galleries, museums, and auctioneers. Providing them with a unique solution to ownership and an added layer of protection to their assets from fraud and theft. Global Reach and New Markets Blockchain technologies have made our world smaller. It facilitates the secure transfer of assets across the globe instantly with minimal fees and barriers. It is revolutionizing global commerce and is reducing the dependence on conventional banking mechanisms that come with excessive fees and long processing times. It will facilitate businesses to interact globally and reach markets that were not easily accessed prior to. And as an added benefit, artists and galleries who utilize our platform will indirectly expand into digital markets and will be able to capitalize on the booming cryptocurrency and DeFi industry. We recognize that we are in the early stages, and we want to solidify our space in the global art industry by being a flagbearer in this revolution. We will reduce barriers of entry and allow the general public to purchase fine art, while reducing the stigma that this is an industry for the elite. Through the implementation of NFTs, we will bring necessary transparency to the art world and establish mechanisms to eliminate fraud and theft. All in all, our belief is that art is engraved in the human spirit and should be accessible to the masses to enjoy; all possible through NFTs.