Clear DefinitionsNested NFT
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Pronunciation
[nes-tid en-ef-tee]
Analogy
A nested NFT is like a digital Matryoshka doll (Russian nesting doll). The outermost doll (the parent NFT) can be opened to reveal another smaller doll inside (a child NFT), which itself might contain yet another doll. Each doll is unique, but they are all part of one hierarchical collection.
Definition
A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that can own or contain other NFTs (or even fungible tokens) within itself, creating a hierarchical relationship or a 'bundle' of digital assets. This allows for more complex digital asset structures and interactions.
Key Points Intro
Nested NFTs introduce a parent-child relationship between NFTs, allowing one NFT to act as a container for others.
Key Points
An NFT that owns other NFTs or fungible tokens.
Creates a hierarchical structure of digital assets.
Enables bundling of multiple assets into a single tradable unit.
Facilitates complex game mechanics, digital collectibles, or financial instruments.
Example
A blockchain game character represented as an NFT (the parent NFT) could 'own' other NFTs representing its equipped items like a sword, shield, and armor (child NFTs). When the character NFT is traded, all its equipped item NFTs are transferred along with it as part of the nested structure.
Technical Deep Dive
Nested NFTs are often implemented using smart contract standards that extend basic NFT functionality, such as ERC-998 (Composable NFTs) or ERC-6150 (Hierarchical NFTs). These standards define functions for transferring ownership of child NFTs to parent NFTs, querying the contents of a parent NFT, and managing these relationships. The parent NFT effectively becomes a mini-registry or wallet for the child NFTs it contains. The logic for how child NFTs can be added, removed, or interact within the parent is defined by the specific smart contract implementation.
Security Warning
The complexity of nested NFT smart contracts can introduce potential vulnerabilities if not carefully designed and audited. Ensure you understand the implications of transferring or interacting with nested NFTs, particularly regarding the ownership and accessibility of the child assets.
Caveat
Support for nested NFTs and their specific functionalities can vary across marketplaces and wallet applications. The display and interaction with nested structures might not be universally standardized, leading to potential user experience challenges.
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