📜 NFT Standards: ERC-721 vs ERC-1155
Learn the differences between NFT token standards
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0 / 5 completed📜 The Evolution of NFT Standards
NFT standards didn't emerge overnight. They evolved from real-world needs as developers built increasingly complex applications. Understanding this evolution helps you choose the right standard for your project.
ERC-721
One token = one unique asset. Perfect for art, collectibles, domain names
ERC-1155
Multi-token standard. One contract manages many token types efficiently
Why Choose?
Each standard optimizes for different use cases and gas costs
🕐 Interactive: Timeline of Innovation
Click each milestone to explore how NFT standards evolved to solve real problems.
✅ Why Standards Matter
- •Interoperability: Your NFTs work everywhere automatically
- •Ecosystem: Wallets, marketplaces, tools already support them
- •Security: Battle-tested interfaces reduce vulnerabilities
- •Trust: Users know what to expect from standard tokens
🎯 Choosing Your Standard
- •ERC-721: Best for unique 1-of-1 items (art, real estate)
- •ERC-1155: Ideal for gaming (many item types, batch ops)
- •Gas Costs: ERC-1155 more efficient for large collections
- •Complexity: ERC-721 simpler; ERC-1155 more flexible
💡 Key Insight
NFT standards aren't just technical specifications—they're the common language that enables interoperability. When your NFT follows ERC-721 or ERC-1155, it automatically works with hundreds of wallets, marketplaces, and tools without any custom integration. This network effect is what makes standards powerful.