Explain what token standards are and why ERC-20/721/1155 enable interoperable, trustworthy Web3 experiences.

Compare advanced/adjacent standards (ERC-721A, 2981, 4626, 777) and when to extend or combine them in products.

Anticipate adoption hurdles, wallet compatibility, UX, regulation, and future shifts like cross-chain, programmability, and compliance-ready tokens.

Program Overview

This program builds a clear, product-ready understanding of token standards. We start with the role of standards and the foundations, ERC-20 (fungible), ERC-721 (NFTs), and ERC-1155 (multi-token), and how they power interoperability across wallets, marketplaces, and dApps. We then trace the ecosystem’s evolution, why newer ERCs emerged and how they solve real frictions, before diving into advanced models like 721A (batch minting), 2981 (royalties), and 4626 (tokenised vaults). Finally, we tackle real-world adoption challenges and where the space is heading: programmable tokens, cross-chain operation, and compliance-first standards (e.g., ERC-3643), supported by visuals in the “Future of Token Standards” pages.

Course Curriculum

1 Chapter · 12 Lessons

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    Token Standards

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      The Evolution of ERC Standards

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      Video 1 - The Evolution of ERC Standards

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      Quiz 1

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      Advanced Implementation and Hybrid Models

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      Video 2 - Advanced Implementation and Hybrid Models

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      Quiz 2

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      Challenges in Token Standard Adoption

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      Video 3 - Challenges in Token Standard Adoption

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      Quiz 3

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      The Future of Token Standards

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      Video 4 - The Future of Token Standards

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      Quiz 4

Skills Gained & Business Application

You’ll turn “token talk” into concrete design decisions your stakeholders can trust. Learn to choose the right ERC for the job (utility/governance vs uniqueness or editions), and when to extend with 721A for cheaper mints, 2981 for royalties, or 4626 for yield products. Engineer for interoperability, avoiding wallet/bridge mistakes, and make durable metadata/storage choices. We address real blockers head-on: fragmented support across wallets, confusing UX for non-technical users, regulatory grey areas, and implementation risks; you’ll leave with selection rubrics, disclosure templates, and compatibility checklists for launches across chains and marketplaces. Expect faster partner diligence, fewer support tickets, and cleaner go-to-market stories for NFTs, RWAs, and DeFi assets.

Who this program is ideal for

✓ Product managers & solution architects (Web3/fintech/gaming): Pick the right ERC, define metadata/storage standards, and set wallet/marketplace compatibility requirements. ✓ Protocol & smart-contract engineers: Implement ERC-20/721/1155 correctly, extend with 721A/2981/4626, and design upgrade/cross-chain paths that preserve compatibility. ✓ Legal, compliance & policy teams: Evaluate when token rights look like securities; plan for KYC/transfer-restriction standards (e.g., ERC-3643) and jurisdictional filters. ✓ Data/identity & platform architects: Prepare for programmable tokens, token-bound accounts, and cross-chain standards that tie assets to identity and activity. ✓ Go-to-market & partnerships/BD: Assess partner readiness (wallets, bridges, marketplaces), align on royalty enforcement and vault integrations before launch.

Become A Certified Token Standard Associate

Graduates earn the Certified Token Standard Associate credential with frameworks, checklists, and examples to choose and implement the right standards, shipping interoperable, compliant, and future-proof tokenised products.

$322.00

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