noun
Internet Slang
metadata
MET-uh-day-tuh · noun · informal
The data describing an NFT's name, traits and image.
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The information attached to an NFT — its name, description, image link and trait attributes — that defines what it is; can be on-chain or off-chain.
“The project migrated metadata to IPFS so it can't be changed.”
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metadata In A Sentence
The project migrated metadata to IPFS so it can't be changed.
Origin & Usage
General computing term 'metadata' applied to NFT token data.
Variants
meta-data
People Also Ask
What is NFT metadata?
It's the data that describes an NFT — its name, image link, description and trait attributes — defining what the token actually represents.
What's the difference between on-chain and off-chain metadata?
On-chain metadata is stored directly on the blockchain and is permanent, while off-chain metadata lives on servers or IPFS and could change or disappear if not properly pinned.
Why does metadata matter when buying an NFT?
If the metadata is stored on a centralised server it could be altered or lost, so collectors prefer on-chain or IPFS-pinned metadata for permanence.
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