Non-fungible tokens (NFTs): A bibliometric and systematic review, current streams, developments, and directions for future research

Abstract

As bibliometric analysis has become very popular in various academic fields, this paper reviews the literature on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). NFTs are tradeable rights that can be used to acquire ownership of digital assets such as music, videos, and images (Dowling, 2022b). They became the first blockchain technology application to achieve clear public prominence in early 2021. In this study, 12 clusters were identified. In addition, the results indicate that NFTs have become more widely used in blockchain research because of their significant contributions. The findings of this study present future research directions in the field of NFTs.