NFT for Developers: A practical guide to mastering the art of creating and launching NFTs on Ethereum and beyond

Dive deep into NFTs, from understanding blockchain foundations to launching your unique digital assets

Key Features

Grasp essential techniques for harnessing the power of NFTs, from understanding smart contracts to various applications of NFTs

Dive deep into Solidity, its syntax and nuances, to become proficient in NFT development

Acquire hands-on skills to launch an NFT by the end of the book

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book DescriptionThe NFT ecosystem has undergone a transformative journey. NFTs have rapidly grown in prominence, reshaping the digital asset landscape. With blockchain's rise, tokens have evolved from mere collectibles to versatile tools, encompassing art, gaming, real estate, and more, signaling a new era in digital ownership.

In NFT for Developers, you’ll begin by learning blockchain basics, traditional banking drawbacks, distributed tech benefits, and security. Next, you'll explore smart contracts and real-world use cases. As you progress, the book focuses on Solidity basics for NFT smart contracts. You’ll discover tokenization concepts and NFT standards such as ERC721, ERC1155, and more. Later, you'll learn everything from NFT storage and metadata to NFT use cases like art, music, and gaming. The book will also help you set up vital dev tools with Ganache and Truffle for NFT smart contracts. You'll use web3.js for blockchain interaction, optimize artwork, create contracts, set up wallets, and publish NFTs. Later chapters will delve into best practices, NFT vulnerabilities, and open-source auditing tools. Finally, you'll understand NFT's impact on creators, copyright, and the blockchain environment.

By the end of this NFT book, you'll have the knowledge you need to create, launch, and showcase your unique NFT collections.

What you will learn

Understand distributed technology and trustless transactions

Discover smart contracts and their real-world applications

Master Solidity syntax and error handling for NFTs

Explore tokenization as well as NFT types and their unique benefits

Get up to speed with NFTs on Flow and Solana blockchains

Understand NFT data limitations and storage strategies

Who this book is forThis book is primarily designed for blockchain developers, software developers, researchers, project managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to delve deeper into the expansive world of NFTs. Anyone who wants a thorough understanding of NFT standards, their diverse use cases, and the intricate process of launching them into the market will also find this book helpful. The content is structured in a way that even those without prior knowledge of blockchain technology or Solidity can benefit from the book.