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title: "NFTs: What’s All The Hype?"
description: This Forbes article discusses the history of NFTs and why they have experienced a surge in popularity, as well as whether the NFT boom is just a passing craze or if NFTs are here to stay.
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# [NFTs: What’s All The Hype?](https://info.xmlfg.com/blog/nfts-whats-all-the-hype)

 Written by [XML Financial Group](https://info.xmlfg.com/blog/author/xml-financial-group) | Apr 13, 2021 2:00:00 PM

NFTs are the latest crypto investment craze, and their emergence took investors by surprise. The total value of the NFT market grew from roughly $40 million to $338 million in three years, and so far in 2021, the NFT market cap has increased by 1,785%. 

The NFT boom has caught the attention of the broader markets, but many investors still don’t quite understand what all the fuss is about. 

[Click here to read](https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2021/02/26/what-is-an-nft-and-should-you-buy-one/?sh=5fa8730024b2)

 

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