German Intelligence Agency Launches Dog-Themed NFTs to Hunt for Cyber Talent

submitted 10 months ago by ericastevenn to cryptocurrency

The German intelligence agency, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), has launched a dog-themed non-fungible token (NFT) collection to recruit cyber talent. The collection, called "Dogs of BND," features 999 NFTs of dogs with different attributes, such as background colors, outfits, and eyewear. The NFTs can only be obtained by completing an on-chain treasure hunt, which involves finding a character string that the BND posted on Instagram. The BND's use of NFT development for recruitment is a sign of the agency's interest in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. The agency has said that it is looking for talent with skills in these areas to help it combat cybercrime.