The world of NFTs changes really fast. One year, a certain blockchain or marketplace is the hot new thing. The next year, people move on and leave it behind.
A good example is Rarible. For a while, it supported NFTs on Polygon. Then one day, it dropped support. This left many creators and collectors stuck with NFTs that felt forgotten.
This shows one big problem: if you rely on other platforms to choose the blockchain for you, your work could lose support at any time.
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Blockchains Lose Hype
Right now, Base is very popular. Lots of new projects are starting there. But being popular today doesn’t mean it will last forever.
We saw this happen with Polygon. It had tons of projects and energy at first. But when its token price slowed down, platforms stopped caring.
So even if a blockchain is strong on the technical side, it can still be ignored. That’s the risk of building on hype.
Why Ethereum Is Different
If you want your NFTs to last, the best choice is not the chain everyone is talking about this month. The best choice is Ethereum.
Here’s why:
- It is the most secure blockchain.
- Almost every other chain connects or bridges to Ethereum.
- It has the biggest group of collectors and the most active marketplace.
- Ethereum NFTs have already proven they can last, starting all the way back in 2017.
Why ERC-721 Matters
Some creators use many blockchains or mix in different NFT types like ERC-1155. But this makes ownership more confusing.
ERC-721 solves that. It’s simple. One token equals one NFT. Each NFT is unique and can be owned by only one person at a time.
Collectors understand this right away, which helps your NFT hold its value over time.
Play the Long Game
Cheaper blockchains might save money or give you a short-term boost. But if you want your NFTs to have true staying power, whether it’s art, music, or collectibles, Ethereum and ERC-721 are the way to go.
Every other choice comes with the risk of your work losing support later. Just like we saw with Rarible and Polygon.
So if your goal is for your NFTs to outlive hype cycles, the answer is simple: build them on Ethereum, and stick with ERC-721.
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