How Does a Token Standard like ERC-20 Fundamentally Differ from an NFT Standard like ERC-721?
ERC-20 tokens are fungible, meaning each unit is identical and interchangeable, like a dollar bill. They are typically used for cryptocurrencies or utility tokens.
ERC-721 tokens, or NFTs, are non-fungible, meaning each token is unique and cannot be directly exchanged for another. This standard is used for digital art, collectibles, and unique assets.
The smart contract code dictates this fungibility difference.