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According to PANews, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become a significant topic in the digital era, often likened to unique items in the digital world with characteristics similar to those in the physical realm. NFTs can simulate three core features: provenance, exclusivity, and modifiability, which are not typically found in ordinary digital items.

In the art sector, NFTs have primarily utilized provenance and exclusivity. For instance, Botto's artwork "Asymmetrical Liberation" uses NFT technology to verify its origin as Botto's first creation, granting the holder exclusive control. However, like physical art, owners cannot alter the artwork itself. The exploration of modifiability in NFTs is limited, with gaming NFTs being the closest application, where players upgrade characters. This feature remains underappreciated.

A more innovative application involves using NFTs for smart agents, digital assistants that remember user interactions, showcasing the three core NFT features:

Exclusivity: NFT holders have exclusive access to the agent's memory.

Modifiability: The agent's memory updates with each use, accumulating unique experiences and adjustments.

Provenance: The agent's usage history reflects its experience accumulation, akin to a resume.

For example, if renowned author Tolkien used a smart agent to write "The Hobbit," it would hold unique value for aspiring fantasy writers due to its accumulated experience. This experience is unique and non-replicable.

While most agents may serve as public-facing API services similar to SaaS products, smart agent NFTs resemble racehorses, deriving value from their trainers and retaining training results, with only one owner at a time. Companies like Plastic Labs are developing underlying technology to support such smart agent NFTs.

This innovative approach of combining NFTs with smart agents expands the application boundaries of digital assets and introduces new design concepts in software development and artificial intelligence. As technology advances, more personalized and marketable smart agent applications may emerge.