Blockchain keeps a record of digital assets using a tool called cryptography. You may think of cryptography as a secure lock and signature combined. It scrambles information so that it cannot be changed without the right key.
When your art is recorded on a blockchain, the system adds a timestamp. A timestamp shows the exact date and time when an event happened, sometimes down to a fraction of a second.
The blockchain also records transaction details, such as when the sale or trade happened and what was paid.
In summary, when art is sold or traded on a blockchain, it creates a permanent, time stamped record that helps prove what happened and when, which supports trust and protection for your artwork.
Traditional Art Meets Technology: Creating Art as a Digital Asset 