Samsung just revealed how NFTs will work on its TVs - what you need to know Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Samsung just revealed how NFTs will work on its TVs - what you need to know By Alan Martin published 3 April 2022 Purchased NFTs can appear onscreen as ambient art when you're not watching the latest blockbuster (Image credit: Samsung) Back at CES, Samsung revealed that its 2022 TVs would include support for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Now, thanks to the NFT auction site Nifty Gateway, we have an idea of how that'll actually look in practice. According to Nifty Gateway's press release, its platform is "now integrated with Samsung's NFT platform" and will let you "browse, display, and interact with NFTs" on Samsung's premium 2022 TV offerings, including QLED and Neo QLED models. In short, it seems that Samsung views its televisions as a frame for viewing your unique digital art when not in use. Decrypt (opens in new tab) also states that you'll be able to buy or sell artwork through the platform, too, if you can get past the weirdness of spending hundreds of dollars via a remote control. If you're into the whole NFT thing, then it sounds about as well integrated as it could be - although limiting it to Nifty Gateway puts a ceiling on what you'll be able to buy. Still, your artwork will apparently look as good as it possibly can, with Samsung TVs automatically optimizing their settings to match the "artist's intention," according to the company (opens in new tab). This digital art can also be part of Ambient Mode, appearing as a screen saver of sorts when you're taking a break from binge watching the best Netflix shows. Gimmick or the future   For Samsung, the advantage of this move is clear: you would imagine the company has negotiated a cut of NFT transactions purchased via the sets, and with artwork going for hundreds of dollars, that's potentially quite a nice stream of passive income. For everyone else, I'm less convinced. You don't have to look far to see a consumer backlash against the introduction of NFTs, with gamers forcing companies to abandon their plans to embrace the medium (opens in new tab). Here, the implementation feels less forced, but I suspect that'll be the problem. It's clearly something you can just ignore if you're not interested, and I can't help feeling that that's exactly what nearly everyone will do. Remember when almost every TV came with 3D support, and a bunch of cheap-looking 3D glasses to go with it? Try to find one today and you'll struggle - and I suspect that's what we'll find with NFT-displaying televisions in just a few years' time, too.Today's best Samsung QN90A Neo QLED 50-inch dealsLow StockReduced Price (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$1,599.99 (opens in new tab)$1,397.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)Low StockReduced Price (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$1,787.98 (opens in new tab)$1,486.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No price information (opens in new tab)Check Amazon (opens in new tab)We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Be In the Know Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Alan Martin Freelance contributor Alan has been writing about tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time. Topics TV See all comments (0) No comments yet Comment from the forums MOST READMOST SHARED1Daily Quordle #258 - answers and hints for Sunday, October 92The best luxury mattress in 20223Rick and Morty season 6 episode 6 release date and time - How to watch online tonight, channel and more4House of the Dragon episode 8 release date and time - how to watch online tonight5MLB Playoffs live stream 2022: How to watch Wild Card baseball online right now1Daily Quordle #258 - answers and hints for Sunday, October 92The best luxury mattress in 20223Rick and Morty season 6 episode 6 release date and time - How to watch online tonight, channel and more4House of the Dragon episode 8 release date and time - how to watch online tonight5MLB Playoffs live stream 2022: How to watch Wild Card baseball online right now