The D!NA NFT Model

A New Way for Artists to Fund and Share Digital Art

1. Why a New Model?

The NFT world has exploded with hype, speculation, and endless “profile picture” projects — but where does that leave real artists? Many creators want a simple, transparent way to fund their work and share it with collectors without getting lost in financial or legal complications.

The D!NA NFT Model, developed by Icelandic artist Refur Geirdal, offers exactly that: a clean, artist-centered approach designed for sustainable art creation, not quick speculation.

2. How the Model Works

The model is straightforward:

  1. Funding Goal: The artist sets a target — for example, to finance an exhibition or create new works.
  2. NFT Price: A fair, fixed price per NFT edition is chosen.
  3. Edition Size: The total number of NFTs = funding goal ÷ price per NFT.
  4. Royalties: An optional royalty (e.g., 1.5%) on secondary sales ensures long-term support for the artist.

This keeps the process transparent, flexible, and easy for collectors to understand.

3. What Collectors Get

Each NFT in the D!NA model represents:

  • A high-quality digital artwork by Refur Geirdal, stored permanently on IPFS.
  • Open resale rights — collectors can trade freely on marketplaces like Zora or Objkt.
  • Optional perks such as early access to exhibitions, collector-only content, or discounts on physical prints.

4. Why It’s Legally Safe

Unlike “tokenized shares” or investment schemes, these NFTs are art collectibles only. Owning one does not grant profit-sharing rights or ownership in a company — making it legally closer to buying a limited-edition print than buying a stock.

5. Technology Behind the Model

The D!NA NFT Model uses:

  • Zora L2: An eco-friendly, low-cost blockchain for minting NFTs.
  • IPFS: A decentralized file storage system ensuring the artwork and metadata stay permanent and censorship-resistant.
  • Open Standards: Collectors aren’t locked into any single marketplace.

6. A Vision for the Future

The D!NA NFT Model reimagines what NFTs can be:

  • A funding tool for artists
  • A collecting experience for art lovers
  • A transparent system built on open technology

As digital art evolves, this model could help artists worldwide take back control from hype-driven markets and return NFTs to what they should be: a celebration of creativity.

Refur Geirdal