Steamboat Willie NFT Collection Commemorates Mickey Mouse’s Public Domain Status
Disney’s iconic character, Mickey Mouse, is now part of a non-fungible token (NFT) collection in the cryptocurrency community. The collection, created by Truth cofounder Alexander Taub, features one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse from the 1928 animated short “Steamboat Willie,” which recently entered the public domain.
This means that content creators can now use this version of the character in their derivatives without linking it to Disney or paying rights fees. However, it only includes the original rendition of Mickey as seen in “Steamboat Willie” and does not include later additions to the character’s traits introduced in other animated shorts.
The Details of the NFT Collection
Each of the 2,000 NFTs in the collection was minted for 0.001 ETH, approximately $2. They are identical and feature a picture of Mickey Mouse from “Steamboat Willie” at the ship’s rudder.
Mickey-Themed Meme Coin
In addition to the NFT collection, a Mickey-themed meme coin was also launched on Ethereum to celebrate the character’s entrance into the public domain. The meme coin describes Mickey as a timeless icon of culture and reflects the digital representation of culture in meme coins.
A Historic Moment for Mickey Mouse
With the release of the “Steamboat Willie” NFT collection, Mickey Mouse becomes the first version of the character to enter the public domain, marking a significant moment in his storied history.
Hot Take: Disney’s Mickey Mouse Immortalized in NFT Collection
Disney’s beloved character Mickey Mouse has been immortalized in a non-fungible token (NFT) collection, featuring the iconic depiction from the animated short “Steamboat Willie.” The collection not only celebrates Mickey’s entrance into the public domain but also represents a new era of digital art ownership and cultural representation. With each NFT being minted for a minimal cost, this collection allows fans and collectors to own a piece of Mickey Mouse history. As NFTs continue to gain popularity, it is fascinating to see how even timeless characters like Mickey Mouse can find new life in the digital realm.
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