ERC 721 Standard: Understanding Digital Ownership and Unique Asset Representation in Blockchain

The ERC721 Standard is revolutionizing the digital asset world, and this book dives deep into its crucial role within the growing field of NonFungible Tokens (NFTs). With the rapid rise of CryptoPunks, CryptoKitties, and other blockchainbased collectibles, understanding the ERC721 Standard is vital for anyone wanting to explore the intersection of blockchain technology and digital ownership. This book is tailored for professionals, students, enthusiasts, and hobbyists who seek to navigate this evolving space

ERC721-A thorough exploration of the ERC721 standard and its groundbreaking impact on NFTs, ensuring unique, indivisible tokens on the blockchain

William Entriken-An insight into William Entriken’s pivotal contributions to the creation of ERC721, emphasizing his role in shaping the NFT landscape

Uniswap-A discussion on Uniswap and its decentralized exchange model, highlighting its connection to ERC721 and the broader NFT ecosystem

Sorare-A dive into Sorare’s platform, using ERC721 to tokenize sports collectibles, underscoring how the standard expands the reach of NFTs beyond traditional markets

Polygon (blockchain)-This chapter examines how Polygon enhances ERC721’s scalability, offering faster and cheaper transactions, which drive the growth of NFTs

Tron (blockchain)-An exploration of the Tron blockchain, its use of ERC721 tokens, and how it competes with Ethereum in the NFT space

Blockchain game-This chapter connects blockchain gaming and ERC721, demonstrating how NFTs are transforming the gaming industry by enabling real ownership

Nonfungible token-A comprehensive introduction to NFTs, providing the foundational understanding needed to appreciate the importance of the ERC721 standard in digital assets

CryptoPunks-The history and influence of CryptoPunks, one of the first NFT projects, illustrating the impact of ERC721 on the digital art world

CryptoKitties-A closer look at CryptoKitties and how it popularized ERC721 tokens, forever changing the landscape of digital collectibles

Blockchain-An essential overview of blockchain technology, setting the stage for understanding how ERC721 operates within this framework

Solana (blockchain platform)-This chapter examines Solana’s blockchain and its approach to NFTs, comparing it with Ethereum’s ERC721 standard

Decentralized application-Understanding decentralized applications (dApps) and their reliance on ERC721 tokens, showcasing the growing use of blockchain in various industries

Curio Cards-A detailed review of Curio Cards, one of the earliest NFT projects, highlighting their role in the evolution of ERC721 and digital art collectibles

OpenSea-A dive into OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, and how it leverages the ERC721 standard to create a thriving digital marketplace

Kevin Abosch-An exploration of Kevin Abosch’s impact on the NFT space, focusing on his contributions to the intersection of art and blockchain technology

Decentralized autonomous organization-A detailed explanation of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and how they leverage ERC721 tokens for governance

Certificate of authenticity-Understanding the importance of certificates of authenticity in the NFT market and their connection to ERC721 tokens in proving ownership and provenance

Axie Infinity-A look into Axie Infinity, one of the most successful NFT games, and how ERC721 tokens drive the virtual economy within its ecosystem

Cardano (blockchain platform)-A comparative analysis of Cardano’s approach to NFTs, focusing on how its blockchain supports or challenges the ERC721 standard

Ethereum-A final deep dive into Ethereum, the blockchain that ERC721 was built on, and its vital role in the growth of NFTs