Altr, a marketplace utilizing NFTs to trade in luxury assets, made headlines by successfully selling an NFT-backed Ferrari F40 worth $2.5 million. Instead of receiving the vehicle, the buyer got a digital ownership certification in the form of an NFT. The seller, meanwhile, has pledged to store and maintain the car until the owner claims the physical asset. Additionally, Altr offers fractional NFT ownership, empowering several investors to collectively own a high-value item. A tricky choice: to purchase an NFT for a Ferrari wheel or an entire Opel?

Jana Bertram, who leads the RARI Foundation, incorporating the NFT marketplace Rarible, acknowledges that NFT technology is generally perceived unfavorably within much of the crypto community. She suggests that a rebranding could potentially shift this perspective, but admits it's not a definitive solution.

The total NFT trading volume for November 2023 witnessed a substantial 125% increase from the previous month, almost touching the $1 billion threshold. This spike is attributed to a significant jump in the average transaction value, which escalated by 114% to $270.