I’m new to Hedera and trying to figure out how ERC721 NFT contracts work with the Hedera Token Service (HTS). I’m wondering if tokens created using a standard ERC721 contract would show up correctly in Token Associations.
Does anyone have experience with this? I’m not sure if I should use smart contracts or the HTS directly in my code. What are the pros and cons of each approach?
Also, if I use a basic ERC721 contract, will it integrate smoothly with Hedera’s system? Any tips or best practices would be really helpful.
I’m looking to build a small NFT project and want to make sure I’m on the right track. Thanks in advance for any insights!
As someone who’s worked with both ERC721 and HTS on Hedera, I can offer some insights. ERC721 contracts don’t natively integrate with Hedera’s Token Service. For token associations, you’d need to use HTS directly.
Smart contracts offer more customization but require more development effort. HTS is simpler to implement and provides built-in functionality tailored for Hedera.
For a small NFT project, I’d recommend starting with HTS. It’s more straightforward and aligns well with Hedera’s ecosystem. You can always migrate to a custom smart contract later if needed.
If you’re set on using ERC721, consider using a Hedera-specific implementation or wrapper to ensure compatibility. This approach could give you the best of both worlds - ERC721 familiarity with Hedera-native features.
yo jade, been there with hedera nfts. quick tip: use htS—it’s easier and handles token stuff. erc721 has perks but may get messy with hedera. what kind of nfts u making? lmk if u need more help!
hey jade75! glad to see another newbie here 
i’ve been playing around with hedera for a bit and have some thoughts on your questions
so from what i understand, erc721 contracts on hedera don’t automatically integrate with the token service. they’re kinda separate things. if you want the nfts to show up in token associations, you’d prolly need to use the HTS directly
using smart contracts gives you more flexibility and control, but it can be trickier to set up. the HTS is easier to use out of the box and has some nice features built-in
have you thought about what specific features you need for your nft project? that might help decide which way to go. what kind of nfts are you planning to make?
also, you mentioned wanting to use a basic erc721 contract - any particular reason for that? there might be some hedera-specific options that could work better
curious to hear more about your project! let me know if you wanna bounce ideas around