Steve Jobs' First Job Application Auctioned as NFT

Job application form written by Steve Jobs in 1973 / Photo by RR Auction

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Seohyun] The job application form of Apple’s co-founder, the late Steve Jobs, has been put up for auction as a virtual asset NFT (Non-fungible Token).

The economic media outlet 'CNBC' reported on the 22nd (local time) that the original document of Jobs’ handwritten job application from 1973 and its digitized NFT version were put up for auction.

NFT is a virtual asset that has recently gained popularity as an investment target. Like cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, it uses blockchain technology to assign a unique identification value to digital content. Since information such as ownership and sales history is all stored on the blockchain, a digital ledger, it is called the 'original work of the digital world' that cannot be duplicated.

This auction aims to see whether collectors place greater value on physical collectibles or NFTs, drawing attention to the outcome. Oli Joshu, an entrepreneur from London who organized the auction, explained the significance of this auction by saying, "We will test which version attracts more bidders, higher bids, and at what speed."

Earlier, Winthorpe Ventures, the company Oli Joshu belongs to, won the bid for the actual copy of Jobs’ first job application in March for $220,000 (approximately 253.99 million KRW). At that time, Winthorpe announced plans to issue the purchased copy as an NFT through the auction.

The one-page job application was written by Jobs after dropping out of Reed College. Although the company or position he was applying for is not specified, it states that he was interested in electronic engineering technology and design engineer positions.

In this resume, Jobs noted his experience with computers and calculators using his skills. Three years after writing this resume, in 1976, Jobs co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak.

The auction is scheduled to close at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the 28th, five days later. Those who want the physical form can bid through the auction app called 'Snoofa,' and the NFT version can be accessed through the NFT marketplace 'Rarible.'

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