ERC-1155 vs ERC-721

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 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Ethereum that enables unique, individually distinguishable digital assets where each token possesses distinct characteristics and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis like fungible currencies.