SEED & associated symbol
A SEED is an NFT associated with a token or collection name on aelf. The SEED’s own identifier and the symbol associated with it are different pieces of information.
SEEDs, symbols, and tokens on aelf
Symbol Market
Symbol Market is a project centred on SEEDs and the names used for tokens and NFT collections on aelf. Learn the naming concepts and how they connect to token definitions and on-chain records.
From SEED to symbol
Fungible tokens
Units of a fungible token (FT) share one symbol and are interchangeable. A token’s definition includes its decimals and total supply; issuance distributes units of that token.
NFT collections & items
A collection groups NFT items. A collection symbol such as ABC-0 identifies the collection; item symbols identify individual items within it.
Reading token information
Names and records
Keep the chain and full symbol together when reading a record. A similar name alone does not identify the same token or NFT item.
Creation and issuance
Creation defines a token or collection. Issuance allocates units or items to recipients; these terms describe separate actions.
Holders and permissions
A holder has a balance of a token or NFT. Ownership of the token definition and issuance permissions are separate roles recorded by the contract.
Related projects
Explore aelf resources
Blockchain explorer
AElfScan provides public blockchain records. The chain, token symbol, address, and transaction ID help locate the relevant information.
Developer documentation
The aelf documentation introduces the network, smart contracts, and token concepts for readers who want more technical detail.
The aelf network
The aelf website provides an introduction to the blockchain and its ecosystem.