aptos-token-standards

Aptos supports four main token standards: Coin and Fungible Asset for fungible tokens, and Digital Asset and Token V1/V2 for non-fungible tokens. Each standard serves different use cases and provides varying levels of flexibility for minting, burning, metadata management, and transfer patterns.

Minting tokens on Aptos depends on your chosen standard. The Coin standard requires defining a coin type and using mint functions; Fungible Asset uses a more flexible framework. Digital Asset and Token standards have their own minting patterns. This Skill provides complete code examples and best practices for each approach.

Aptos token standards handle metadata and royalties differently across Digital Asset and Token V1/V2. Metadata management covers collection setup and individual token attributes; royalties require configuration at minting. Best practices include planning collection structure upfront and following Aptos conventions for compatibility.

Token standards on Aptos are not interchangeable—Coin, Fungible Asset, Digital Asset, and Token standards operate independently. Transfer patterns vary by standard. Plan your standard choice during design, as migrating between standards requires rebuilding token logic and managing existing holdings.

Minting and burning operations on Aptos require careful permission management to prevent unauthorized token creation or destruction. This Skill covers security best practices, access control patterns, and common pitfalls across Coin, Fungible Asset, Digital Asset, and Token standards.

Integrating Aptos tokens into existing projects depends on your current architecture and chosen token standard. This Skill provides integration patterns for new projects and existing systems, covering migration considerations, compatibility checks, and step-by-step implementation guidance.