Indian Couple Celebrates Landmark Blockchain Wedding with NFT Vows
In a unique twist on tradition, Indian couple Shruti Nair and Anil Narasipuram held what is believed to be India’s first blockchain wedding, showcasing the intersection of love and technology. They tied the knot on November 15, 2021, in Pune, opting for a courthouse ceremony due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with their family attending via Google Meet.
Both Nair, a Knauss School of Business alumna, and Narasipuram, a Stanford Graduate School of Business alumnus, took their wedding to the next level by creating an NFT titled “Ekatvam” (oneness). This NFT was minted by Anoop Pakki, a digital priest, on OpenSea, a peer-to-peer NFT marketplace, using funds they transferred through Metamask.
“The transaction took just a few minutes and about $35 in ETH gas fees,” Narasipuram shared in a LinkedIn post, reflecting on the innovative experience. Once minted, the couple was officially pronounced husband and wife by their digital officiant.
With their NFT, they also digitally signed an Ethereum smart contract, making this marriage a permanent, immutable, and public record on the Ethereum blockchain. As Narasipuram noted, “Through all our disagreements and conflicts, we hope to grow our understanding of each other and ourselves.”
This pioneering approach not only celebrates their union but also marks a significant moment in the evolving landscape of digital relationships. What are your thoughts on this tech-savvy celebration of love? Would you consider a blockchain wedding?
