The Social Impact of Digital Technologies on Cultural Heritage: Preserving Shu Brocade Patterns through Non-Fungible Tokens

• Published in: 2024 International Conference on Innovation and Intelligence for Informatics, Computing, and Technologies, 3ICT 2024
• Main Author: Xu L.; Kamaruzaman M.F.; Ghazali R.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85217402063&doi=10.1109%2f3ICT64318.2024.10824399&partnerID=40&md5=5797f66d4b51aeab2341760544721ff3

This study explores the application and social impact of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) technology in preserving Chinese intangible cultural heritage, specifically Shu brocade patterns. Through a case study of the specific Shu brocade pattern "Falling Flowers and Flowing Water," the research details the conversion process from physical Shu brocade to digital patterns and then to NFTs, including steps such as image acquisition, processing, vector reconstruction, and NFT minting. The findings indicate that NFT technology offers an innovative approach to preserving Shu brocade patterns, with the potential to reshape the value chain of traditional crafts. Simultaneously, this method has multifaceted impacts on the Shu brocade industry and cultural heritage preservation. This study not only provides a new perspective and practical reference for the preservation and inheritance of cultural heritage in the digital age but also makes a positive contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals regarding cultural heritage preservation. ©2024 IEEE.