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Hic et Nunc Platform Emerges as Eco-Friendly NFT Marketplace for Digital Artists

digital · 2026-03-20

A new NFT platform called Hic et Nunc, developed by Rafael Lima, has launched to address environmental and accessibility concerns in the digital art market. The platform operates on a proof-of-stake system, significantly reducing ecological impact compared to other blockchain methods. Transaction fees are kept low, making it financially accessible to more artists. The platform is fully decentralized with no curation process, and initially displays artworks without artist names to avoid replicating traditional art star systems. It has already attracted notable generative artists.

Key facts

  • Hic et Nunc is a new NFT platform created by Rafael Lima
  • The platform uses proof-of-stake technology to minimize environmental impact
  • Transaction costs are low, increasing accessibility for artists
  • The platform is fully decentralized with no curation process
  • Artworks are initially displayed without artist names to avoid traditional art hierarchies

Entities

Artists

  • Rafael Lima

Institutions

  • Hic et Nunc

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