“Merry Christmas” is reportedly the first SMS ever sent, and it just sold for a whopping €132,680 ($150,094 USD) as an NFT at auction. This message was reportedly sent on the Vodafone network way back in December 1992 and all proceeds raised from this sale will be donated to the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
Vodafone basically wanted to combine decades old technology with the blockchain innovations of today. The winner of this exclusive NFT guarantees ownership to a one-of-a-kind replica of the first SMS ever transmitted. This auction took place in Paris on December 21, 2021 by Aguttes, the first independent auction house in France. More information here.
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The first printed book, the first phone call, the first email – all these inventions have changed our lives and communication in the world. This first text message received in 1992 is a historic testament to human and technological progress – we are delighted to be able to support the sale of this landmark piece of history for this cause,” said Maximilian Aguttes, Aguttes Auction House Founder.
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