Contracts
Deploying your Ethereum NFT onto the blockchain in the process of minting is governed by the contract that you have for your NFT. This contract is critical to the overall behavior of the NFT.
First thing to know is that "Smart Contracts" are not smart and they are not contracts!
Smart Contract are basically a series of commands (code) that govern the actions and behavior of your NFT during its life on the blockchain.
Investopedia defines a Smart Contract: [A] Smart contract permit[s] trusted transactions and agreements to be carried out among disparate, anonymous parties without the need for a central authority, legal system, or external enforcement mechanism.
Great resources for newbies
WeiZ.eth has a vast wealth of knowledge on Smart Contracts and he also hosts Twitter Spaces where he and other Devs answer all your questions from newbie to advanced level skills!
Total ownership of your NFT contract
Manifold has a great user friendly interface that let's you select the options you want for your contract with low gas fees, lots of options and the best part is it's FREE;
It's HIGHLY recommended to read this Substack post about what Manifold's Creator is and how it works;
Other great contract resources
BE LAZY! - Don't reinvent the wheel if you can pull from existing contracts and simply reuse those for your project.
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