ERC-721 vs. ERC-1155: What’s the Difference Between NFT Token Standards?
ERC-721 and ERC-1155 are the two Ethereum token standards that make NFTs work. ERC-721 was proposed in January 2018 by William Entriken, Dieter Shirley, Jacob […]
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Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet NFT: The $2.9 Million Sale That Resold for $280
In March 2021 Jack Dorsey sold his first tweet as an NFT for $2.9 million. A year later the buyer tried to resell it for $48 million and the top bid was $280. Here’s what the case teaches NFT buyers about resale value.
What Is NFT Floor Price, and Why Can It Be Misleading?
Floor price is the lowest listed price in an NFT collection, not a completed sale. Here is how it works, how wash trading and thin order books distort it, and how to check it against real demand.
What Is Address Poisoning, and How Do You Avoid It?
How address poisoning scams plant lookalike wallet addresses in your transaction history, the $68 million WBTC theft that resulted from one, and how to verify addresses before you send.
The OpenSea Insider Trading Case: How Nate Chastain Got Caught and Convicted
How a federal insider trading prosecution against a former OpenSea product manager became the first criminal case involving a digital asset, and what it means for NFT buyers.
On-Chain vs. Off-Chain NFT Metadata: Where Is Your NFT Actually Stored?
Most NFTs store only a pointer on the blockchain. Here is how on-chain, IPFS, and Arweave storage differ, and what happened when FTX’s off-chain NFT metadata disappeared.
Are NFT Creator Royalties Still Enforced? What Changed on OpenSea and Blur
NFT creator royalties are no longer guaranteed on most marketplaces. Here’s what EIP-2981 actually does, why OpenSea’s Operator Filter failed, and what changed after Blur.
Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Wallets: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
A custodial wallet hands control of your keys to an exchange. A non-custodial wallet keeps it with you. Here is what that actually means for your NFTs, and what FTX and Mt. Gox show about the risk.
Can a Hardware Wallet Really Be Hacked? What Security Researchers Have Actually Found
Every documented hardware wallet hack, from Wallet.fail to EUCLEAK, required physical possession or a tampered device. Here is what the research actually shows, and what actually protects you.
What are gas fees, and why do NFT transactions cost extra?
Gas fees are payments you make to a blockchain network to process an NFT transaction. Here’s how Ethereum’s fee structure works, why fees spike during mints, and how to pay less.