Awesome NFT Development

       

A curated list of tools, frameworks, standards, tutorials, and platforms for developing NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).

NFTs have transformed how we think about ownership, digital assets, and creator economies. This list is for developers, artists, and builders creating on the blockchain.

Contents

• Standards & Protocols
• Smart Contract Frameworks
• NFT Development Platforms
• Tools & SDKs
• Testing & Debugging
• Storage & Metadata
• Marketplaces & APIs
• Tutorials & Courses
• Communities & Resources
• Related Awesome Lists

Standards & Protocols

• ERC-721 – The original NFT standard defining non-fungible tokens on Ethereum.
• ERC-1155 – Multi-token standard combining fungible and non-fungible tokens.
• Metaplex – NFT standard and protocol for Solana.
• RMRK – Advanced NFT protocol built on Kusama/Polkadot.

Smart Contract Frameworks

• OpenZeppelin Contracts – Secure, community-vetted smart contracts including ERC-721 and ERC-1155.
• Thirdweb – Prebuilt contracts and SDKs for NFT apps across EVM chains.
• Solmate – Lightweight, gas-optimized smart contracts for Ethereum.
• Metaplex Candy Machine – NFT minting program on Solana.

NFT Development Platforms

• Zora – NFT protocol and marketplace with composable, permissionless tools.
• Rarible Protocol – Open protocol for NFT marketplaces and minting.
• Manifold – Smart contract platform for NFT creators.
• Foundation Creator Tools – Infrastructure for NFT minting and auctions.

Tools & SDKs

• Alchemy NFT API – Access metadata, ownership, and transfers of NFTs.
• Moralis – NFT APIs and SDKs for Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, and more.
• NFT.Storage – Decentralized storage for NFT metadata and assets via IPFS.
• Pinata – Media and metadata storage service powered by IPFS.

Testing & Debugging

• Hardhat – Ethereum development environment for testing, compiling, and debugging.
• Foundry – Fast, modular smart contract toolkit for Ethereum developers.
• Truffle Suite – Smart contract development framework for Ethereum.
• Ganache – Personal blockchain for testing Ethereum contracts.

Storage & Metadata

• IPFS – Distributed storage protocol for NFT content.
• Arweave – Permanent decentralized data storage.
• Web3.Storage – Simple storage service using IPFS/Filecoin.
• JSON Schema – Best practices for structuring NFT metadata.

Marketplaces & APIs

• OpenSea Developer Docs – APIs, SDKs, and guidelines for OpenSea integration.
• LooksRare API – API access for the LooksRare NFT marketplace.
• Magic Eden – Leading Solana and Bitcoin NFT marketplace with launchpad support.
• Reservoir – Open-source NFT liquidity aggregator and APIs.

Tutorials & Courses

• NFT School – Developer-focused tutorials for building with NFTs.
• Alchemy NFT Quickstart – Get started with NFT development using Alchemy.
• Buildspace NFT Projects – Hands-on Web3 and NFT development courses.
• freeCodeCamp NFT Tutorial – Step-by-step guide to mint an NFT.

Communities & Resources

• NFT Devs Twitter – Real-time community of builders and creators.
• r/NFTDev – Reddit community for NFT developers.
• Web3 University – Free developer resources for building NFTs and dApps.
• Buildspace Discord – Active community for learning Web3 development.

Related Awesome Lists

• Awesome Web3 Development – Tools and frameworks for building dApps and decentralized services.
• Awesome Ethereum – Comprehensive list of resources for Ethereum development.
• Awesome Blockchain Protocols – Blockchain infrastructure, protocols, and layers.
• Awesome Smart Contracts – Libraries and tools for smart contract development.
• Awesome AI Art – Tools and platforms for generating and minting NFT art.

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