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What are the ERC specs for digital currencies?

avatarRazorback Drain ProsDec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago1 answers

Can you explain the ERC specs for digital currencies in detail? What are they and how do they work?

What are the ERC specs for digital currencies?

1 answers

  • avatarDec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
    The ERC specs for digital currencies are a set of technical standards that define how tokens should be created and behave on the Ethereum blockchain. These standards ensure that tokens are compatible with each other and can be easily integrated into smart contracts and dApps. The most well-known ERC spec is ERC20, which is used for fungible tokens. It defines functions like transfer, balanceOf, and approve, which allow tokens to be transferred between addresses and queried for their balance. ERC721, on the other hand, is used for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and provides functions for unique token ownership and transfer. ERC1155 is a newer standard that allows for the creation of both fungible and non-fungible tokens in a single contract. These standards have been widely adopted and have played a significant role in the growth of the digital currency ecosystem on the Ethereum blockchain.