ERC 721 Standard: Tokenizing Unique Assets on the Ethereum Blockchain for Secure Ownership and Exchange

Fouad Sabry

May 2025 · Ethereum Blockchain Book 11 · One Billion Knowledgeable

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Unlock the power and potential of NFTs and the Ethereum ecosystem with ERC 721 Standard—a foundational guide to understanding how nonfungible tokens are shaping the digital frontier. This book bridges blockchain technology and political science, revealing how decentralized systems challenge traditional power structures, ownership, and governance.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: ERC721: Explains the origin, purpose, and impact of the ERC721 NFT standard.

2: Nonfungible token: Clarifies what makes NFTs unique and noninterchangeable on blockchains.

3: Ethereum: Introduces the Ethereum platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized assets.

4: Decentralized application: Shows how dApps operate on Ethereum, using ERC721 to unlock new functions.

5: CryptoPunks: Details the significance of CryptoPunks as pioneers of NFT culture and Ethereum utility.

6: Blockchain game: Highlights how NFTs redefine digital ownership and ingame economies.

7: Solana (blockchain platform): Compares Ethereum with Solana in terms of NFT adoption and scalability.

8: Certificate of authenticity: Explores how ERC721 ensures provenance and trust in digital assets.

9: Axie Infinity: Examines a case study of NFT integration in blockchainbased gaming.

10: Uniswap: Explains how decentralized exchanges interface with NFTs and token standards.

11: Blockchain: Gives a foundational overview of blockchain principles supporting Ethereum's ecosystem.

12: Curio Cards: Showcases an early NFT art project, demonstrating ERC721’s cultural reach.

13: Sorare: Discusses the use of NFTs in fantasy sports and how ERC721 powers collectible markets.

14: CryptoKitties: Chronicles a key moment in blockchain history that popularized NFTs.

15: Kevin Abosch: Profiles an artist whose blockchainintegrated work illustrates NFT potential.

16: William Entriken: Introduces one of the lead authors of the ERC721 standard and his contributions.

17: Tron (blockchain): Reviews how other platforms have approached NFTs compared to Ethereum.

18: OpenSea: Focuses on the world’s largest NFT marketplace and its reliance on ERC721.

19: Polygon (blockchain): Explains how Ethereum scaling solutions like Polygon enhance NFT usability.

20: Cardano (blockchain platform): Assesses another blockchain platform’s approach to NFTs.

21: Decentralized autonomous organization: Connects NFTs to governance models enabled by DAOs.

This book is more than a technical guide—it's a lens into a shifting political and digital paradigm. For professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike, it offers insight that’s both practical and visionary. The value within its pages far exceeds the price, especially for those ready to engage with tomorrow’s decentralized world.

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