> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.10101.art/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # The Genesis of the Idea > Where It All Began... The journey of [10101.art](https://10101.art) began in early 2023. Our founder, [Irina Garasymiv](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-garasymiv-691874179/), recognized the emerging interest in blockchain technologies and **Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization** not just as a passing trend, but as **a foundation for a new chapter in how we engage with the art world**, including redefining its path forward. She envisioned moving beyond the traditional, individual approach to art and toward a shared experience made both possible and secure through blockchain. This vision is built on blockchain and RWA tokenization’s **unique ability to enable collective ownership seamlessly and securely**. In the context of [10101.art](https://10101.art), blockchain acts as a transparent digital ledger, recording every transaction. This means when you purchase a token representing part of an artwork, that transaction is permanently recorded. Your ownership of the art piece is secure and transparent, bringing a level of trust to collective ownership **that was once hard to come by**. Furthermore, our specific use of RWA tokenization divides a physical artwork into digital tokens, **each representing a partial ownership of an original artwork itself**. Smart contracts on the blockchain detail and automate the specifics of this ownership, clarifying and ensuring each token’s holder gets a fair deal. By integrating these technologies, [10101.art](https://10101.art) **tears down the usual barriers to art ownership**, such as high costs or the need for exclusive access. They make it possible for anyone to buy, sell, and own art collectively, securely, and transparently. > *By joining 10101.art, people fulfill a vital social function: they help bring masterpieces out of private collections and into the public eye, turning them into a shared cultural treasure.* – says Irina, and that is what 10101.art’s mission is all about. For more detailed information about the history of [10101.art](https://10101.art), you can **[explore the article](https://10101.art/blog/history-of-10101-art/)** in our blog.