# Character NFTs - ERC721

In BlocTale, player characters are represented as **ERC721 tokens**, also known as **Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)**. These tokens provide a unique identity to each character, along with their in-game attributes, ownership, and other metadata. ERC721 characters enable a vibrant and engaging in-game economy, as well as provide opportunities for players to own and trade their characters.

## 1. Character Creation

Upon joining BlocTale, players can create a unique character by selecting from a **classes and customization options**. Once the character is created, an ERC721 token is minted and assigned to the player's Cronos wallet. This token represents the ownership and game data of the character.

## 2. Attributes and Metadata

Each ERC721 character in BlocTale has a set of **attributes** and **metadata** stored on the blockchain. Some of these attributes include:

* **Name:** The unique name chosen by the player
* **Class:** The character's class (e.g., Warrior, Mage, Archer, etc.)
* **Level:** The character's current experience level
* **Job Level**: The character's current job experience level
* **Honor:** The character's current honor level
* **Statistics:** The character's core stats (e.g., Strength, Intelligence, Agility, etc.)
* **Skills:** A list of acquired and trained skills

## 3. Trading and Marketplace

ERC721 characters in BlocTale can be **traded or sold** to other players through the in-game or third-party marketplace. This feature allows players to:

* **Purchase characters:** Players can buy characters with desirable attributes, high levels, or rare stats.
* **Trade and sell characters:** Players can sell their characters to earn GLD or other in-game assets.
* **Third-Party marketplaces:** Players can trade characters on any NFT marketplace on the Cronos chain.

## 4. Future Development

The BlocTale team is continuously working on expanding the possibilities and features of ERC721 characters. Planned updates include:

* **Cross-game compatibility:** Allowing characters to be used in other web3 games and platforms.
* **Customizable equipment:** Enabling players to further customize their characters by modifying or crafting unique NFT equipment/skins.

## **Conclusion**

ERC721 characters in BlocTale create a rich and immersive gaming experience by providing players with unique, tradable assets. The combination of unique attributes, metadata, and trading options ensures that each character is truly one-of-a-kind, allowing for an engaging and dynamic in-game economy.

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