Create Your Own Digital Currency in Five Minutes or Less

An ERC1155 token is a special type of cryptocurrency on the Ethereum blockchain that allows you to create multiple types of tokens — both fungible and non-fungible — all in a single smart contract.

In simple terms: 
ERC1155 is like a multi-tool for tokens. It combines the features of ERC20 (fungible tokens like digital currency) and ERC721 (non-fungible tokens like NFTs), but makes them more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective to use.

With ERC1155, you can create tokens that behave like currency (e.g. gold, coins, credits), tokens that behave like collectibles (e.g. swords, tickets, unique items), or a mix of both, all in the same system.

This standard is especially popular for games, digital collections, and platforms that need to manage many items — like weapons, skins, badges, currencies, or tickets — without creating a separate contract for each one.

Well-known platforms like Gods Unchained, Enjin, and The Sandbox use ERC1155 for their game assets and digital economies.

ERC-20 is for fungible tokens, ERC-721 is for single non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while ERC-1155 supports both in one contract—making it more efficient and flexible.

Create a Mix of Items in One Go
ERC1155 lets you mint both fungible (like coins) and non-fungible tokens (like unique collectibles) in a single transaction — making it more efficient than ERC721 or ERC20 alone.

Example: A game developer can create 10,000 gold coins and 100 rare weapons in one smart contract, instead of managing dozens of separate ones.

Launch Gaming Items or In-Game Currencies
ERC1155 is ideal for video games and metaverse worlds. You can create tokens for items, power-ups, characters, and currencies — all within one system.

Example: A fantasy game might issue healing potions (fungible), epic armor (non-fungible), and a rare scroll — all using a single ERC1155 contract.

Sell Digital Merchandise or Collectibles
Use ERC1155 to release merch drops, trading cards, or exclusive access passes — mixing limited editions and mass-produced items.

Example: A music artist can release 5,000 fan tokens and 100 VIP backstage tokens in one drop.

Batch Transfer and Save Gas Fees
Unlike ERC721, which sends NFTs one at a time, ERC1155 lets you transfer multiple tokens in a single transaction — saving time and gas.

Example: You can airdrop three different items to hundreds of users all at once, rather than doing it manually one-by-one.

Trade on NFT Marketplaces
ERC1155 tokens are supported by OpenSea, Rarible, Enjin, and other marketplaces. You can list tokens individually or as bundles for buyers to purchase or bid on.

Example: You can create a bundle that includes armor, coins, and a shield — and list the full pack for sale.

Build a Dynamic Collection or Economy
ERC1155 is perfect for creating flexible token-based systems, like loyalty programs, virtual stores, or ticketing platforms — all in one contract.

Example: A ticketing site might issue general passes, VIP tickets, and discount coupons all from the same contract.

Use it for Real-World Item Tracking or Digital Twins
You can connect physical products to their digital equivalents — helping verify authenticity or ownership using NFTs.

Example: A sneaker brand can issue digital twins of shoes that act as ownership certificates or access keys.

Blend Utility, Rarity, and Access
ERC1155 gives you flexibility to create different levels of tokens — some with common utility, others with exclusive perks or features.

Example: A creator might issue common tokens for general access, rare tokens for giveaways, and ultra-rare tokens for top-tier experiences — all from the same contract.

Create Cost-Efficient Multi-Token Systems
ERC1155 reduces deployment and transaction costs when managing lots of token types, making it ideal for scalable ecosystems.

Example: You can run a full digital shop with hundreds of items under one contract — saving both developer time and gas.

Support Evolving Projects or Token Sets
As your project grows, ERC1155 makes it easy to introduce new token types without launching new contracts each time.

Example: A gaming platform can keep adding new levels, characters, or items to the same ERC1155 contract.

In simple terms, a smart contract is a self-executing piece of code that runs on the blockchain. But let’s break that down.

Think of a smart contract as the engine behind your cryptocurrency token — it's the program that defines how your token works and what it can do. This code is stored on the blockchain, meaning it runs automatically and can’t be changed once deployed.

When you create a token using our platform, what we’re actually doing behind the scenes is deploying a smart contract for you. This smart contract includes your token’s name, symbol, and features — and it contains built-in functions like:

mint() – to create more tokens
burn() – to destroy tokens
transfer() – to send tokens

and other optional features depending on what you select (e.g. pausing transfers, adding roles, enabling upgrades)

Your token is the output of this smart contract — it exists because the contract says it should.

And just like your token has a name, the smart contract itself also has an address and identity on the blockchain. You can interact with it using the same wallet you used to create the token — for example, to mint more tokens or manage permissions.

So when you use our platform, you're not just creating a token — you're launching your own custom smart contract, without needing to write a single line of code.