NitroDome
  • Introduction
    • Overview of NitroDome
    • Vision Statement
    • Key Features and Benefits
  • Project Background
    • The Problem
    • The Solution
    • Market Opportunity
  • Technology Stack
    • Blockchain Integration
    • Use of Artificial Intelligence
    • Security Measures
  • Products Overview
    • NitroGaming
      • NitroPortal
    • NitroMarket
    • NitroDex
    • RoboManiac
      • Story
      • FAQ
      • Beginners guide
      • Rules
    • Mintopoly
      • Welcome to Mintopoly
      • NFT Mintopoly Cards
      • Gameplay Guide
        • Side Competitions
      • Moon Overview
      • Accounts & Login
      • Initial Landrush
      • Exchange
      • Resources
      • $MM Token
      • Roadmap
      • ETH to Polygon Program
      • NFT Moon Bases
  • For Developers
    • Integrating Games with the NitroDome Platform
      • 1. Introduction to Blockchain
      • 2. Understanding NFTs
      • 3. Benefits of Web3
      • 4. What Makes the NitroPortal Unique?
      • 5. Security and API Management
      • 6. Real Game Assets to NFTs…and Back Again
      • 7. Introduction to NFT Types
      • 8. Asset Extraction and Injection
      • 9. Components of the NitroPortal System
      • 10. The Process Flow: Extraction and Injection
      • 11. Managing Security and Transactions
      • 12. Customization and Flexibility for Game Developers
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7. Introduction to NFT Types

The concept of NFT Types is critical for the precise management of in-game assets and their corresponding NFTs. In the NitroPortal, each NFT Type represents a specific, uniquely identifiable Real Game Asset. This ensures that the system can accurately track, mint, and manage NFTs for every distinct item within the game.

Understanding NFT Types:

Unlike categories, where items might be grouped together under a broad label, NFT Types in the NitroPortal are specific to each individual variation of an asset. For instance, NFT Type 7 might represent all common steel swords, while NFT Type 8 could represent all uncommon steel swords. If there’s a variation, such as an uncommon steel sword of flames, this would be assigned a different NFT Type entirely.

Each NFT Type corresponds to a unique Real Game Asset, ensuring that when an item is either minted as an NFT or given to a user, the system knows exactly which item it is based on the NFT Type mapping.

Mapping Token IDs to NFT Types:

When an NFT is minted, the smart contract generates a unique token ID and maps this ID to the corresponding NFT Type. This mapping is stored within the smart contract, allowing the system to accurately associate the token ID with the specific Real Game Asset it represents.

For example, if token ID 550 is minted and mapped to NFT Type 7 (common steel sword), anyone querying the blockchain for token ID 550 will see that it corresponds to a common steel sword. If a different sword, such as an uncommon steel sword of flames, is minted, it might be mapped to NFT Type 9, ensuring that each token ID is linked to the correct variation of the asset.

Precise Metadata Management:

Each NFT Type has its own metadata file that describes the specific characteristics of the Real Game Asset it represents. This includes details such as the item’s name, description, attributes (e.g., rarity, material, special abilities), and an image. By linking token IDs to NFT Types, the system can efficiently manage the metadata for each unique item, ensuring that players receive the exact asset they own.

Scalability and Flexibility:

As the game evolves and new items or variations are introduced, developers can create new NFT Types to represent these assets. This system allows for the precise mapping of each unique item, making it easier to scale the game while maintaining accurate and consistent tracking of all assets.

Practical Example:

Let’s revisit our earlier example:

  1. The developer creates an NFT Type for "Common Steel Sword," represented by NFT Type 7.

  2. A different sword, "Uncommon Steel Sword," is represented by NFT Type 8.

  3. Another variation, "Uncommon Steel Sword of Flames," is assigned NFT Type 9.

  4. When a player mints a "Common Steel Sword" as an NFT, the smart contract generates a unique token ID (e.g., 550) and maps it to NFT Type 7.

  5. The metadata for the "Common Steel Sword" NFT Type is linked to token ID 550, allowing anyone who views the NFT to see the exact details associated with that specific sword.

  6. If the player later decides to inject the NFT back into the game, the NFT Type (in this case, Type 7) ensures that the exact "Common Steel Sword" is returned to the player's inventory.

Advantages of Using NFT Types:

  • Exact Item Representation: Each NFT Type corresponds to a specific, uniquely identifiable Real Game Asset, ensuring precise tracking and management.

  • Consistency: By mapping each token ID to an NFT Type, the system ensures that players always receive the exact item they own, whether minting it as an NFT or injecting it back into the game.

  • Scalability: As new items are introduced, new NFT Types can be created to represent them, allowing the system to grow with the game.

  • Accurate Asset Restoration: When an NFT is injected back into the game, the NFT Type ensures that the correct item is returned to the player, maintaining the integrity of the game’s inventory.

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