NFT Types

We support all Solana of NFT types.

Metaplex Core NFTs

Metaplex Core is the latest and most modular NFT standard on Solana, designed for maximum flexibility, scalability, and performance. Built with a plugin-based architecture, it supports advanced use cases and custom behaviors.

Pros:

• Highly modular and customizable via plugins.

• Better performance and lower compute costs than Legacy.

• Compatible with current and future token extensions.

• Supports dynamic metadata and on-chain logic.

Metaplex Legacy NFTs

Also known as the "Token Metadata" standard, this is the original and most widely used NFT type on Solana. It represents a fixed NFT structure with on-chain metadata linked to an off-chain asset.

Cons:

• More expensive than Core

• Higher minting and update costs.

• Inefficient for large-scale or dynamic use cases.

cNFTs (Compressed NFTs)

Definition: Compressed NFTs are a scalable NFT format on Solana that uses Merkle tree structures to significantly reduce storage costs. Ideal for high-volume collections and on-chain games.

Pros:

• Extremely low minting and storage costs.

• Perfect for mass-minting (e.g., 100k+ NFTs).

• Efficient for games, tickets, and loyalty systems.

Cons:

• Unable to freeze

• Limited functionality (no native token transfers or plugin support).

🔁 Summary Table

Type	Ideal For	Cost	Flexibility	Ecosystem Support	Best Use Case
Metaplex Core	Advanced/custom NFT logic	Medium	High	Growing	Dynamic NFTs, on-chain logic
Metaplex Legacy	Simple 1/1s, profile pictures	High	Low	High	Traditional NFT collections
cNFTs	Mass-minting, gaming assets	Very Low	Medium-Low	Medium	Games, loyalty, ticketing