It’s a welcome pandemic lifeline for creative folk

Unique opportunity: Katun says NFTs provide an alternative option for artists to continue pursuing their craft while building a fanbase and income.

PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected the traditional art scene and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become a lifeline for most artists, says Malaysian graffiti artist Katun.

Katun, whose real name is Abdul Hafiz Abdul Rahman, said the movement control order (MCO) implemented several times since the pandemic began in 2020 had led to more people surfing the Internet, which was how NFTs gained traction among Malaysians.