This experimental project is currently only available to Italian residents, with a trial phase originally launched in Japan in February 2023. Participants who shared the NFT project on their social media accounts before July 16 received a “Silver NFT,” granting them access to a special collection of high-resolution images of 15 manuscripts. Those who financially support the project receive a “Gold NFT,” providing access to high-resolution images of all 21 manuscripts in the collection. These NFTs are soulbound, meaning they cannot be transferred and are permanently linked to the recipient’s digital wallet.
In 2020, the Vatican Library introduced a new website with enhanced search capabilities and easier access to digital reproductions of manuscripts, inventories, and archival materials. The company has made significant investments in web3 infrastructure and plans to launch a crypto wallet later this year, demonstrating its dedication to the digital future.