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trait
What does trait mean?
A single characteristic of an NFT (e.g. background, hat, eyewear) that combines with others to determine its appearance and rarity.
"The laser-eyes trait only appears on 1% of the set."
Origin
Generative-art terminology adopted for NFT attributes/metadata.
Frequently asked questions
What is a trait in an NFT?
A trait is a single attribute of an NFT — like its background, hat or eyewear — that combines with others to set its look and rarity.
Do rarer traits make an NFT more valuable?
Usually — an NFT with traits that appear on only a small percentage of the collection tends to be rarer and pricier.
Where are an NFT's traits stored?
They're recorded in the NFT's metadata, which marketplaces read to display attributes and rarity.
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