This document presents a non-exhaustive list of the different use cases of blockchain technologies for museums. In some cases, as no museum project has yet been set up, the examples are missing or come from similar projects.
This document has been collaboratively authored in partnership with the WAC Lab team and contributions from the WAC Weekly participants.
1. Digital Asset Management
- Blockchain-Based Art Registry
- Collection Preservation
2. Authentication and Provenance
- Artifact Provenance Verification
- Secure Museum Record Storage
- Industry-Wide Loan
3. Ownership and Transactions
- Blockchain Auction Platform
- Museum Cryptocurrency
4. Audience Engagement
- NFT Art Exhibitions
- Digital Collectible Souvenirs
- Interactive Exhibition NFT Live Minting
5. Community Building
- Museum Attendance NFT
- Community-Driven DAO
- Blockchain-Based Community Contributions