[dustintrex]

But how exactly do they "prove they created it"? The art itself is not stored in the blockchain, just a pointer to it (NFT), which means anybody can create that pointer.

This is exactly the same fundamental oracle problem as that discussed in the article: trustlessness etc applies only within the sandbox, not to anything outside it.

[mrisse]

The author could share their public key. It's awkward today, but I suspect services will arise to make signing and verification of NFTs more user-friendly for artists and fans alike.

[sorum]

If you want an endless supply of examples of these scams, just follow https://twitter.com/NFTtheft