Box Assets
Understanding different types of assets that can be stored in Ergo boxes
Ergo boxes can contain various types of assets beyond just ERG tokens. These assets enable rich functionality for DeFi applications, NFTs, and other blockchain use cases.
Tokens
Fungible tokens that can be transferred between boxes. Each token has a unique ID and can represent any digital asset like stablecoins, governance tokens, or utility tokens.
Non-Fungible Tokens
Unique digital assets that represent ownership of specific items. NFTs can store metadata and be used for digital art, collectibles, gaming items, and more.
Singletons
Special tokens that exist in only one instance. Used for representing unique blockchain entities, identity tokens, or special governance tokens.
Standards
Protocol standards that define how different types of assets should behave. Includes EIP-4 for tokens, NFT standards, and other community-driven specifications.
Asset Management
All assets in Ergo are stored in boxes and can be accessed through the box's token collection. Assets can be transferred between boxes during transactions, enabling complex DeFi operations, NFT marketplaces, and other decentralized applications.
Storage
Assets stored in box token collections
Transfer
Moved between boxes via transactions
Validation
Smart contracts control asset behavior