How It Works and How Everyone Wins

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A New Approach to Digital Art Funding

The world of NFTs has been filled with hype, speculation, and short-term projects. But what if NFTs could be used as a simple, transparent tool for artists to fund real projects, collectors to gain long-term value, and the art community to grow together?

The D!NA NFT Model, developed by Icelandic artist Refur Geirdal, offers exactly that.

Example: Funding an Exhibition

Let’s imagine Refur wants to fund a new digital art exhibition.

Funding Goal: He needs 2,000,000 ISK to make it happen.
NFT Price: Each NFT will be sold for 2,000 ISK.
Editions: Number of NFTs = 2,000,000 ÷ 2,000 = 1,000 NFTs.

Each NFT represents a digital artwork edition stored permanently on IPFS and minted on Zora L2 — low-cost, eco-friendly blockchain technology.

How Collectors Benefit

Digital Art Ownership: Each NFT is a limited-edition artwork by Refur Geirdal.
Resale Rights: Collectors can freely resell NFTs on open marketplaces like Zora or Objkt.
Potential Value Growth: If Refur’s exhibition and career succeed, demand for early NFTs may increase.
Exclusive Perks: Future benefits could include early access to shows, discounts on physical prints, or collector-only content.

How the Artist Benefits

Immediate funding for the exhibition without depending on galleries or institutions.
1.5% royalties on all future resales to support long-term sustainability.
A growing collector community invested in the success of his art.

Why It’s Safe and Transparent

This model does not sell financial shares or promise guaranteed returns. Like buying a limited-edition print in the traditional art world, collectors own the artwork and can resell it — but it’s art first, not a financial security.

The Bigger Picture

The D!NA NFT Model transforms NFTs from speculation tools into creative ecosystems where artists, collectors, and communities all benefit together.


– Refur Geirdal