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ERC-1155

An Ethereum standard that lets one contract manage multiple token types and transfer them in batches.

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ERC-1155 can put different token types in one contract instead of requiring a separate contract for each. A game might use it for interchangeable resources alongside scarce items, with supplies defined per type. Batch operations can move several types at once, which is useful when an action involves a whole inventory.

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A game uses one ERC-1155 contract for many identical wood tokens and a separate token type for a rare sword.

One multi-compartment token contract cabinet transfers wood resources, gems and a game-item token together in one batch tray.
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Ethereum Request for Comments 1155

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