metaplex
Metaplex Protocol Development Guide
A comprehensive guide for building NFTs, digital assets, and token launches on Solana using the Metaplex Protocol - the industry standard powering 99% of Solana NFTs and tokens.
What is Metaplex?
Metaplex is the leading tokenization protocol on Solana, providing smart contracts and tools for creating, selling, and managing digital assets. From simple NFTs to compressed collections of billions, from fair token launches to hybrid token/NFT systems, Metaplex provides the infrastructure.
Key Statistics
- 99% of Solana NFTs use Metaplex standards
- $10B+ in transaction value facilitated
- 78% of Solana NFTs minted via Candy Machine (as of 2022)
- Billions of compressed NFTs possible at minimal cost
Overview
Metaplex provides multiple products for different use cases:
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