The latest tool from DeviantArt is designed to spot cases of NFT copyright violations.

With the launch of DeviantArt Protect, the platform has taken significant steps to support NFT artists by monitoring various marketplaces like Opensea for possible instances of copyright infringement. This is particularly crucial as the NFT ecosystem struggles with recognizing and addressing issues related to copyright violations, which are not easily identified by blockchain technology alone.

Last year, the major social platform established in the early 2000s for artists and enthusiasts rolled out DeviantArt Protect. This initiative focuses on preventing unauthorized use of artwork and safeguarding creators against infringement. It employs advanced technology to identify copyright-protected NFTs on blockchain networks. company The tool utilizes cutting-edge image recognition software and machine learning, similar to what is used for other forms of digital art.

It thoroughly examines various blockchains, including Ethereum, Flow, Tezos, Polygon, Klaytn, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Palm, pinpointing common types of digital assets—namely ERC721 and ERC115 standards.

If an artist's work is found on an NFT marketplace, DeviantArt Protect will alert them. Should they discover that their art has been misappropriated and transformed into an NFT, they would need to issue a DMCA takedown request and communicate with the marketplace involved. However, the complexities involved in removing copied works from a blockchain can be quite daunting.

Once artwork is minted onto a blockchain, even if it's later recognized as infringing, the chances of completely erasing it are minimal. The legal status surrounding NFT copyrights is intricate and not uniformly resolved in courts, making it challenging to prove traditional copyright infringement when linking a crypto token to a piece of art. said  DeviantArt CMO Liat Gurwicz.

Previously, only DeviantArt members had access to this protective tool. Now, every artist can utilize it by uploading up to ten images at no cost. For those wanting to safeguard a larger collection of up to 1,000 images, a DeviantArt Core subscription can be obtained for a monthly fee of $3.95.

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