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Poland’s 2nd Largest Bank Uses Blockchain To Preserve Country’s Cultural Treasures

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Pekao Bank from Poland, the country’s second largest lender, is making headlines by taking a bold approach to preserving art. Using the medium of blockchain technology, it has kept some of its most valuable artworks in an Arctic vault, and less exposed to the elements.

This is just one of the latest developments from a growing practice: slowly but surely, more and more institutions are coming to realize that protecting cultural heritage against environmental damage and degradation is long overdue. Therefore, Pekao Bank created digital representations of art with a focus on being able to withstand the environmental catastrophes of climate change for longer periods of time.

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Art Preservation Using Blockchain

Blockchain technology is set to revolutionize the mindset of owning and preserving art. In contrast to physical measures, an artifact would always be at the mercy of decay and damage, which has marred museums and collectors in the past. But with NFTs and digital forms of representation, the artworks can be tokenized and safely placed on blockchain networks. This does not only preserve the piece but also goes out to create a transparent and immutable record of ownership and provenance.

Under modern 3D scanning technology, Bank Pekao is digitizing well-known Polish artworks including those by Jan Matejko and Stanisław Wyspiański for this project. Then kept on the environmentally friendly Aleph Zero blockchain as non-fungible tokens, these digital copies guarantee their long-term survival.

Arctic Archive

The Arctic World Archive, a Svalbard, Norway, facility meant to save valuable data from hazards like cyberattacks and natural disasters, will also house the tokenized artwork. Archiv3 reports that the AWA is well-known for keeping scientific and cultural records from entities like UNESCO and the Vatican.

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The digital nature of blockchain art forces a rethink of the old conservation practices. In the long term, institutions should tally up the future sustainability of the platforms and the possible longevity of access, as technology evolves. This is not about preserving just the physical artifacts themselves but also the ecosystem surrounding digital art.

Challenges And Solutions In Digital Art Preservation

Although blockchain clearly helps to preserve art, there are challenges to be solved. Many artworks, for example, are delicate or fleeting, which makes damage or loss especially likely. Conventional approaches such as climate-controlled environments have limited capability. Artists can build safe digital representations that preserve their worth and enable more general access by tokenizing these pieces as NFTs.

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Legal and ethical issues also come into play. Museums acquiring NFTs begs issues concerning ownership rights and value. Institutions navigating this new terrain have to have clear regulations addressing this complexity to guarantee fair practices in collecting and presenting blockchain art.

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A New Era For Museums And Art Collectors

The integration of blockchain technology into art preservation moves beyond the tide; it represents a paradigm shift in how one appreciates and understands the value and longevity of art. Art museums such as The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) are spearheading efforts to collect digital art from different creators, but more particularly, by women artists. Such moves not only improve collection diversification but contribute to setting a precedent for best future practices in the conservation of digital art.

With this technology, more institutions are joining the bandwagon. Discussions over what art really is will continue developing. By embracing the best of the traditional expression of art and the latest technology, we are seeing the lines of appreciation and engagement with cultural heritage blur. Initiatives like Arctic vault by Pekao Bank ensure that our artistic legacy remains safe in such an ever-changing world.

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Christian, a journalist and editor with leadership roles in Philippine and Canadian media, is fueled by his love for writing and cryptocurrency. Off-screen, he's a cook and cinephile who's constantly intrigued by the size of the universe.

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