The development speed of the blockchain world is overwhelming. Following Bitcoin and Ethereum, the emergence of NFTs has sparked the first wave of attention, and now the emerging token category—Semi-Fungible Tokens (SFT)—is vying for market focus. For many people, the concept of NFTs remains familiar, but the logic behind SFTs may still seem unfamiliar. This article will delve into the fundamental differences between these two types of tokens and how they are changing the future of digital assets.
Starting with the basic concepts of fungibility and non-fungibility
To truly understand NFTs and SFTs, it is essential to grasp the core concept of asset fungibility.
Fungible assets are assets that can be exchanged without difference on a 1:1 basis. The most straightforward example is fiat currency. A 100 yuan banknote in your hand, whether brand new or wrinkled, has the same value and can be seamlessly exchanged for someone else's 100 yuan. Cryptocurrency also falls into this category—a single Bitcoin