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Help — nFT of someone else's art

Started by lisa_nguyen_24 · Sep 12, 2025 · 1,358 views · 10 replies
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LN
lisa_nguyen_24 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

NFT of someone else's art. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving ngl.

This involves content I created over the past 23 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

TL
Forum_Admin Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under 17 U.S.C. § 106, substantially similar.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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broke_but_hopeful_4

Been there. Here's what I learned.

A lot of people mess up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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beyond_a_doubt_33

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

LT
long_time_lurker_32

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation from what I've heard, companies usually settle smh.

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adulting_is_hard_12

Look idk, i went through almost the exact same thing.

Most folks screw this up by is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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plea_bargain_bob_2

I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

AJ
average_joe_8

Oh god, another one of these.

The #1 mistake I see here is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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exhibit_a_hole_10

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

ACW
tiffany_c Business Owner

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EJ
ethan_j_3

Binance US is basically a different entity from Binance International. If your funds are stuck on the international platform and you're a US person, your options are limited due to sanctions and regulatory restrictions.