ERC-721

Summary

ERC-721 is a technical standard used for creating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum blockchain.

Detailed Description

ERC-721 is a standard that defines a minimum interface—such as ownership details, security, and transfer methods—to create unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum blockchain. Unlike fungible tokens, which can be exchanged on a one-to-one basis, non-fungible tokens are unique and cannot be exchanged on a like-for-like basis. Each token has distinct characteristics or metadata that distinguish it from another, enabling it to represent ownership of unique assets such as digital art, collectibles, or real estate. The introduction of ERC-721 has paved the way for the explosion of digital ownership in various sectors, including art, gaming, and virtual real estate.

Category
Token Standards
Synonyms
NFT Standard
NFT

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Digital Art Ownership

Artists can create and sell unique digital artwork as NFTs, certifying ownership and provenance using the ERC-721 standard.

Industries:

Art
Entertainment

Platforms:

OpenSea
Rarible
Foundation
Collectible Games

Games like CryptoKitties leverage ERC-721 to create unique digital cats, each with distinct attributes and values.

Industries:

Gaming

Platforms:

CryptoKitties
Gods Unchained
Real Estate Tokenization

ERC-721 is used to tokenize properties, allowing fractional ownership and easier transfer of real estate assets.

Industries:

Real Estate

Platforms:

Propy
RealT

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