ERC-1155 vs ERC-20

A multi-token standard on Ethereum that enables single smart contracts to manage multiple token types simultaneously—both fungible and non-fungible—optimizing gas efficiency for applications requiring diverse token economies like blockchain games and complex DeFi protocols.

A technical standard for fungible tokens on the Ethereum blockchain that defines a common set of rules enabling tokens to interact predictably across wallets, exchanges, and decentralized applications, making ERC-20 the dominant token standard in cryptocurrency.