In recent, we know ERC-721 had success in dApp game area. ERC-998 is an evolution of ERC-721.
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ERC-721
What is ERC-721? If you use ERC-721, you can make NFT. NFT stands for Non-FungibleToken. Each token is unique and you can not replace it with other tokens. This feature makes real Digital character asset. One of Great example is Cryptkittes. Maybe you see this cat in Crypt world.
ERC-721 have really new feature in Digital Asset We can trade this Asset in the public market.
What is ERC-998?
ERC-998 can be marge, combine ERC-721 and ERC20 tokens under the ERC-721 type of token. At first, I would like to describe ERC-721 token. Below are Criptkitties example
How about ERC-998?
You can make combined asset with into one token. This is a really nice feature for games. recent video games hero is not nude. He wares and has a sword. and it can be changeable. but we want to handle with a hero with these items.
Which game will deploy ERC-998
Axie, this is monster figure game. we can breed unique monster on the chain. this game platform announced that they will support ERC-998
I really exciting to this news.
Stay tune !