How Do “Loot Boxes” in Games Utilize ERC-1155’s Multi-Token Capability?

A loot box is often represented by a single ERC-1155 token ID. When a player "opens" the box, the smart contract executes a batch transfer, simultaneously burning the loot box token and minting/transferring multiple different token IDs to the player ⎊ which could include fungible in-game currency (ERC-20 type) and various unique non-fungible items (ERC-721 type).

What Specific Efficiency Improvements Does the ERC-1155 Standard Offer over ERC-20 for Large-Scale Token Operations?
How Does an ERC-1155 Token Standard Combine Aspects of Both ERC-20 and ERC-721?
What Are the Key Differences between ERC-721 and the Newer ERC-1155 Standard?
What Is the Concept of a Semi-Fungible Token (ERC-1155)?
What Is the Purpose of the ERC-1155 Token Standard?
Can ERC-1155 Be Used to Represent a Portfolio of Financial Assets?
How Does ERC-1155 Achieve Gas Efficiency over Separate ERC-20 and ERC-721 Contracts?
How Does Batch Transfer Functionality Affect the Security of a Multi-Token Standard?

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