NFTS BITCOINS AND VOWS

A futuristic take on indian marriages.

- Himshikha Shukla

In a world where cryptocurrencies are revolutionising industries, it was only a matter of time before they entered one of the most deeply rooted cultural institutions: marriage. For centuries, dowries have been a contentious yet integral part of many Indian marriages, symbolising tradition, wealth, and family ties.

But what if I told you that dowries, too, are evolving? Imagine this: instead of gold, cash, or property, your dowry is paid in Bitcoin or Ethereum. Instead of negotiating over jewelry or luxury cars, families are discussing NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and smart contracts as part of the marriage "deal."

It sounds absurd, right? But in the digital age, this might just be the next frontier in Indian marriages a futuristic, tongue-in-cheek dive into what dowry transactions could look like in a world powered by cryptocurrency.

Let's set the scene. It's 2030, and the Indian wedding industry has fully embraced the digital revolution. Forget about the bulging briefcases of cash or the exchange of gold jewelry that's been passed down for generations.

In this new age, blockchain is king, and Bitcoin is the new gold. Your marriage contract?

It's secured by a smart contract on Ethereum. Instead of "Will you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?" it's "Will you send this Bitcoin to the public wallet address of the groom's family?" I know what you're thinking: how did we get here? Well, let's rewind a bit. Dowries, for all their history, have always been about wealth transfer-whether it's property, jewelry, or other forms of investment that signify the union of two families. But as technology continues to reshape the way we live, work, and do business, it's only natural that marriage transactions, including dowries, would follow suit. And with the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the idea of paying a dowry in Bitcoin is not as far-fetched as it sounds.