Clear DefinitionsMeta‑transaction for NFTs
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Pronunciation
[met-uh tranz-ak-shuhn for en-eff-teez]
Analogy
Like having someone else pay the shipping cost when you send a collectible card, so you only focus on signing the transfer paperwork.
Definition
A meta‑transaction pattern applied to non‑fungible tokens, enabling users to mint, transfer or interact with NFTs without holding the chain’s native gas token by delegating fee payment to a relayer.
Key Points Intro
Meta‑transactions for NFTs lower barriers by removing gas token requirements for NFT users.
Key Points
Gasless minting: New users can mint NFTs without owning ETH.
Relayer network: Services submit the signed mint/transfer on‑chain.
Standard interfaces: ERC‑1155 and ERC‑721 extensions support meta flows.
User intent: Signed payloads ensure authenticity and non‑repudiation.
Example
Technical Deep Dive
NFT contract implements `mintMeta(address to, uint256 tokenId, bytes signature)` which verifies an EIP‑712 signature from `to`, then mints the token. A forwarder contract handles `msg.sender` mapping.
Security Warning
Relayer compromise can spam or censor NFT issuance; implement rate limits and reputation tracking.
Caveat
Requires integration on both contract and relayer side; not universally supported.
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