NFTs
What Are NFTs on Stacks?
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) on Stacks bring unique, verifiable digital assets to Bitcoin — without compromising on decentralization. Built on Clarity smart contracts, Stacks NFTs are anchored to the security of Bitcoin while enabling expressive logic, royalties, and composability on Layer 1.5.
Unlike Bitcoin-native inscription methods (like Ordinals), Stacks NFTs live in a fully programmable environment with native support for ownership logic, marketplaces, metadata, and interoperability — all while settling on Bitcoin.
🔧 How Stacks NFTs Work
Stacks NFTs are created through Clarity smart contracts, which define how tokens are minted, transferred, and managed. These contracts support robust standards (like SIP-009 for NFTs), allowing for advanced features such as:
Royalties
On-chain and off-chain metadata
Creator verification
Access control & gated content
Multi-asset support (e.g., audio, images, files)
Each NFT transaction on Stacks is settled on Bitcoin, inheriting its immutability and finality, thanks to Stacks' unique Proof of Transfer (PoX) mechanism.
💡 Key Features
Programmable NFTs: Powered by Clarity smart contracts for full logic customization.
Royalties & rules: Automate creator royalties, enforce ownership rights, or gate access with on-chain conditions.
Bitcoin finality: All NFT activity is anchored to Bitcoin blocks for unmatched security.
Marketplace ready: Compatible with platforms like Gamma, Byzantion, and others.
Low fees: Compared to Ethereum or Bitcoin inscriptions, Stacks NFTs are more cost-efficient.
NFTs on Stacks represent a powerful blend of Bitcoin-grade security and Ethereum-level expressiveness, offering a fertile ground for builders who want true ownership, smart features, and deep integration with the future of Web3.
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