Chevy is auctioning off a Corvette NFT, and the winning bidder gets the car, too
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Chevrolet is the latest automaker to jump on the non-fungible token bandwagon, but it's taking a slightly different approach. Chevy announced plans to auction off a Corvette-themed NFT, but the winner bidder won't just get recorded on the blockchain, they'll also get the actual sports car inspired by the artwork.
The NFT, which depicts a lime green Corvette Z06 blasting through a cyberpunk landscape, was created by artist Nick Sullo, who goes by xsullo online. The upcoming auction pairs Sullo's NFT with a custom-painted 2023 Corvette Z06 color-matched to the art.
In case you need a refresher, the new Z06 is Chevy's shot-across-the-bow for all the other supercar manufacturers out there with Italian names. Its the first Vette to feature...