Melania Trump, the wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has joined the global craze for cryptocurrencies. She announced in a statement today, via her Twitter account, that she has launched a "non-fungible token" (NFT) through a new platform of her own dedicated to selling NFTs.
She noted that the first NFT available for sale is a watercolor image of her blue eyes, titled "Melania's Vision," created by fashion artist Mark Antoine Coulon. The purchase of the artwork will include an audio recording of Melania Trump delivering a "message of hope," according to the statement from the former First Lady.
She added that the price of the artwork is 1 Solana, a cryptocurrency valued at around $180, and it is available for sale starting today, Thursday, the 16th. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the NFT will be allocated to support children in shelters.
Trump stated in her announcement: "I am proud to announce my new non-fungible token, which embodies my passion for the arts and will support my ongoing commitment to children through my 'Be Best' initiative." She continued, "Through this new technology-based platform, we will provide children with computer science skills, including programming and software development."
Melania Trump's announcement today marks her first public endeavor since leaving her role nearly a year ago. Reports in recent months have indicated that she has been "happy and comfortable" in her new residence at the Mar-a-Lago resort, established by her husband, former President Donald Trump, in Florida.
