Mickey Mouse, the iconic mascot of the Walt Disney Company, has broken free from the shackles of copyright and made a splash in the world of NFTs.
The earlier version of Mickey – featured in the 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie” – recently entered the public domain, marking a historic moment in the realm of intellectual property. On January 1st, 2024, the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse became available to the public as its copyright expired after nearly a century. United States law limits copyright protection to 95 years.
OpenSea Erupts with Vintage Mickey NFT Craze
Prominent NFT marketplace OpenSea witnessed a surge in trading volume related to the vintage Mickey Mouse. Topping the 24-hour trending list was the NFT collection titled “Steamboat Willie Public Domain 2024.” Following closely were two more collections, “Steamboat Willie” and “Steamboat Willie’s Riverboat,” securing the second and third spots, respectively.
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