by When Digital Art Becomes a Digital Addiction
India’s burgeoning NFT market has produced a curious phenomenon: NFT addiction. According to Hindustan Times, collectors obsessively buy, sell, and trade digital art, often prioritizing virtual scarcity over tangible sense. Bohiney Magazine observed a Pune collector checking blockchain confirmations during a family dinner, sparking both confusion and minor domestic debate.
Art psychologist Dr. Meera Sharma explains, NFT obsession blends financial speculation with digital artistry, creating a unique stress-and-pleasure cycle. In India, social validation amplifies compulsive behavior. A Bohiney poll found that 47% of Indian NFT owners obsessively track price movements, while 33% admitted purchasing pieces for social media clout. One Mumbai enthusiast humorously displayed a digital gallery on his phone during a real-life exhibition.
Platforms continue promoting NFT accessibility, often with gamified elements. According to Forbes, digital collectibles thrive on hype, social proof, and novelty. Bohiney.com humorously advises: enjoy collecting, document quirky transactions, and rememberyour screen may hold art, but your sense of humor keeps you sane.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
