{"id":7027,"date":"2022-03-28T00:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cultofmoney.com\/?p=7027"},"modified":"2022-03-28T07:59:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T15:59:51","slug":"nft-profile-pic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cultofmoney.com\/nft-profile-pic\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are People Using NFTs As Profile Pics [And How To Do It]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Even though non-fungible tokens (NFTs)<\/a> have been around for several years, this digital asset class gained a lot of popularity in 2021.The idea of buying NFTs like CryptoPunks and Bored Apes<\/a> piqued the interest of crypto enthusiasts and major companies like Visa alike. Nowadays, many NFT owners are even using their NFTs as profile pics. Using some NFTs \u2014 especially those that look like they could be profile pics \u2014 on a social media profile serves as a sort of calling card. Let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the reasons that people are using NFTs as profile pics, as well as how you can show off your own NFTs.<\/p>\n

Reasons Some People Use NFTs as Profile Pics<\/h2>\n

Unlike regular crypto investing<\/a>, NFTs have a bit more flair to them. With your NFT, you showcase digital ownership of something that matters to you. So, unsurprisingly, NFT advocates and collectors are eager to use NFTs as profile pictures on various social media platforms.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the reasons behind the recent NFT profile pic craze.<\/p>\n

Identify As A Member Of A Community<\/h3>\n

One of the biggest reasons is to have a calling card for community membership. By using your NFT as a profile pic, you let others know that you are members of a shared community. Your community membership can be reflected as a general NFT enthusiast or as the supporter of a specific project.If you want others to know you\u2019re a member of the NFT community, posting your VeeFriend<\/a> or Bored Ape as a profile pic can let others know that you like NFTs and that you\u2019re interested in blockchain technology. <\/p>\n

In short, it\u2019s a way to identify yourself to others and potentially widen your circle of people with similar interests.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of @cryptopunksnfts on Twitter.<\/p>\n

Similarly, using an NFT as a profile pic can also help you find people that support the same project as you. If you like the values behind the World of Women project, you might want to get an NFT from that project \u2014 and then use it as your profile pic.This approach provides support for development and offers a way for you to connect with others who share your values, as evidenced by their support of the same project.<\/p>\n

Status Symbol<\/h3>\n

In some cases, using an NFT as a profile pic can be a status symbol. If you\u2019re an early adopter of a project and you have an NFT as a result, that comes with its own cachet. You can show off your cred with an NFT, letting others know you\u2019re cool enough to have got in on the trend before it was cool.However, there\u2019s another aspect to the status symbol of using an NFT for a profile pic. Many of the most well-known and recognized NFTs are very expensive.<\/p>\n

For example, Visa spent more than $150,000 on a CryptoPunk<\/a> \u2014 and then used it as a profile pic. If you have hundreds of thousands of dollars to be able to buy an expensive NFT, displaying it as your profile pic can be something of a flex.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of @VisaNews on Twitter.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that this is a way to show off \u201cdesigner\u201d duds virtually.<\/p>\n

Rather than having a flashy car to drive around town, you have an expensive Bored Ape with rare characteristics. This can raise your stock with other NFT owners, as well as impress others in the blockchain<\/a> community.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Just Fun<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For some hobbyists, having an NFT as a profile pic is done for pure fun.<\/p>\n

There are hundreds of NFT projects, and it\u2019s possible to get some of NFTs for a small price. Some NFT projects are also memes, and so having one as your profile photo is basically a running joke.It\u2019s even possible to mint your own NFT and then use it as a profile pic. If that\u2019s something you think would be fun, you can use a site like OpenSea<\/a> or Rarible<\/a> to create an NFT and then use it on social media.<\/p>\n

Do You Have To Own An NFT To Use It As A Profile Picture?<\/h2>\n

Even if you don\u2019t own an NFT, it\u2019s still possible to use one as a profile pic. For example, you could take a screenshot of an NFT and then upload that screenshot as a profile pic. Screenshotting an NFT and using it as if you own it might seem \u201ccool\u201d on social media and like you’re following this recent trend.<\/p>\n

However, if someone finds out you\u2019re displaying an NFT you don\u2019t own as a profile pic, they could potentially call you out and then you\u2019d be seen as a fraud.In general, it\u2019s considered poor form to use an image of an NFT you don\u2019t actually own as your profile pic. For most enthusiasts, the whole point is that you have ownership of the NFT you’re using as your avatar.<\/p>\n

Twitter NFT Profile Pics – What’s The Hype About?<\/h2>\n

For the time being, Twitter is one of the most popular places to share information about blockchain technology, cryptocurrency exchanges<\/a>, and exciting decentralized finance (DeFi)<\/a> opportunities.<\/p>\n

Crypto Twitter also extends to NFTs and showing off your NFT collection. While it\u2019s possible to use your NFT as a profile pic on other platforms, Twitter is one of the most popular places to do so and also lets users verify ownership of their NFTs.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of @Madonna on Twitter.<\/p>\n

This verification process is what makes NFT profile pics on Twitter so popular.<\/p>\n

Profile pics that are NFTs have a hexagon around the profile pic. This is an indication that you are, in fact, the owner of the NFT \u2014 and haven\u2019t just taken a screenshot and are using the image as a picture.<\/p>\n

How To Create An NFT Twitter Profile Picture<\/h2>\n

Before you get started, realize that Twitter needs to connect to your crypto wallet containing the NFT.<\/p>\n

Other requirements for displaying an NFT as your profile pic include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n