El Salvador is a small Central American country of just over 6 million people. It has a rich, indigenous cultural heritage and its capital, San Salvador, is one of the most iconic cities in the world. Indeed, it’s known as the landfall of Christopher Columbus in 1492. Besides its rich history, El Salvador is also known for being the first crypto-friendly country in the world. In fact, El Salvador was one of the first countries in the region to declare its intent to become a crypto nation. They’ve recently adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, kicking off what experts predict will be a string of countries accepting cryptocurrency as legitimate means of payment. The opportunities for crypto are ripe in El Salvador. The country is home to one of the largest populations of artists and creators outside of Silicon Valley. Now, you can buy virtual lands in El Salvador as NFT “tiles” on a digital replica of Earth, via the Next Earth project. What is an NFT? An NFT, or Non-Fungible Token, is a digital asset that represents ownership of real-world or digital assets such as trading cards, artwork, or even virtual properties. The excitement around NFTs is not only limited to gamers and blockchain enthusiasts but has also attracted the attention of serious investors and entrepreneurs. Indeed, Visa recently purchased a Cryptopunk NFT for $165,000, and NFT enthusiasts have bought nearly $2 million of virtual real estate through Next Earth. How to...
