A geotagged NFT is a non-fungible token that carries or depends on location data. Some are recorded with the coordinates of where a photo or artwork was created; others can only be claimed or minted by someone who is physically present at a given spot, such as a concert venue, a museum, a shop or a landmark. The idea is used in event tickets and attendance badges, tourism and treasure-hunt promotions, location-based games and loyalty schemes in retail, and it is one of several NFT use cases that link digital tokens to the physical world. Proving location is the hard part, since GPS readings from a phone can be faked, so projects may combine them with QR codes, short-range wireless signals or check-ins verified by a third party. Location data also raises privacy concerns about a person's digital footprint. Also see metaverse.
Last updated 13 Nov 2026