At Converge22, a panel of experts, including representatives from OpenSea, Sotheby's, Dapper Labs, and a16z crypto, discussed the evolving utility and future of NFTs in the crypto ecosystem, despite the current bearish market conditions. The conversation highlighted the expanding role of NFTs as digital collectibles, cultural artifacts, and technological innovations, with panelists expressing optimism about their potential to enhance digital ownership and community participation. They emphasized the importance of improving user interfaces to make NFT transactions more accessible and secure, while maintaining the underlying decentralized architecture. The panel also explored innovative use cases such as art authentication, enhanced engagement in web3 video games, and more direct relationships between creators and their audiences. The discussion concluded with an optimistic outlook on the future utility of NFTs in blending physical and digital worlds, improving the creator economy, and fostering self-sovereign digital spaces.