Token standards & specification
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In every blockchain ecosystem the token functions as the central element of a new type of economy. A token standard defines a set of rules that governs its issuance and use.
You may be familiar with ERC (Ethereum Request for Comments), which is a technical standard used for smart contracts on the Ethereum. This terminology is the origin of TRC tokens — the equivalent of ERC on JuncaChain.
There are three token standards on JuncaChain so far, each with its own unique function including JRC20, JRC21, and JRC721. These token standards can be divided into two different categories: fungible and non-fungible tokens. Fungible tokens are all equal and divisible, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are all distinct and non-divisible.
Non-fungible tokens of the type JRC721 are those that represent a unique asset, like a certificate or a collectible in-game item. Fungible tokens are interchangeable and can be divided into smaller token units like JUNCA. The fungible token standard includes JRC20 and JRC21 as digital assets used to offer access to products and/or services on a platform. The table below compares the differences between three types of token standards on JuncaChain.\
JRC20 is an equivalent token standard of ERC20 built on top of the JuncaChain blockchain. JRC20 token holders would need to hold a small amount of JUNCA to cover the extremely low transaction fees.
JRC20 wrapped tokens can be easily integrated into other Dapps and get listed on exchanges. More Dapps and projects on JuncaChain are expected to be integrating and utilising JRC20 wrapped tokens in the future.
JRC21, powered by JuncaZ Protocol, creates a frictionless experience for non-crypto users by allowing token holders to pay transaction fees by the token itself without having to hold any JUNCA in their wallet.
JRC21 is under development
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are all distinct and special. Every token is rare, with unique characteristics, its own metadata and special attributes. Most of the time when people think about NFT, they refer to the successful CryptoKitties game as the standard for crypto-collectibles. However, there are many other applications for JRC721 tokens. Please check our other guide about more use-cases for NFT and the process to deploy an NFT token on JuncaChain
JRC721
JRC21
JRC20
Divisibility
Non-Divisible
Divisible
Divisible
Technical requirements for Dapp integration
Moderate
Moderate
Low
Technical requirements for exchange listing
N/A
Moderate
Low
JuncaP Compatibility
×
√
√
JuncaX Compatibility
×
√
×
JuncaZ Compatibility
×
√
×
Transaction Fee
In JUNCA
In Transaction Token
In JUNCA