noun Internet Slang

ERC-721

ee-ar-see SEV-en-twen-tee-WUN · noun · informal

The Ethereum standard for unique NFTs.

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The token standard on Ethereum defining non-fungible tokens, where each token is unique and individually owned; the backbone of most NFTs.

“It's a standard ERC-721, so any marketplace supports it.”
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ERC-721 In A Sentence

It's a standard ERC-721, so any marketplace supports it.

Origin & Usage

Ethereum Request for Comments #721, the canonical NFT standard.

Variants ERC721

People Also Ask

What is ERC-721?

It's the Ethereum token standard for non-fungible tokens, where each token is unique and individually owned — the foundation of most NFTs.

What's the difference between ERC-721 and ERC-20?

ERC-721 tokens are non-fungible and each one is unique, while ERC-20 tokens are fungible and interchangeable like regular currency.

Why does ERC-721 matter for NFT marketplaces?

Because it's a widely adopted standard, any marketplace that supports ERC-721 can display and trade an NFT built to it.

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