Episode 2 - Interoperable NFT: Converting between Cosmos Native and ERC721
Channel: Interchain
Date: 2023-05-25

Senior R&D Manager of Uptick Network, Xavier, demonstrates how to initiate and perform a cross-chain NFT transfer between the Uptick and IRISnet chains, and showcases how to then the conversion capabilities between Cosmos native NFT and Ethereum’s ERC721 NFTs.

ICS721, Interchain NFTs, is a specification of Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, and can be implemented by any chain that has IBC connectivity (not just Cosmos SDK-based chains)


► Useful  Resources
1. Uptick Demo: https://github.com/uptSmart/gon-uptickDemo/
2. Uptick Chain SDK.js: https://github.com/UptickNetwork/uptick-chain-sdk.js
3. Installation Requirements: Node.js v16.0.0; npm version 8.5.3; yarn version 1.22.19
4. ICS721 Spec:  https://github.com/cosmos/ibc/tree/main/spec/app/ics-721-nft-transfer


► About the Speaker
Xavier, Senior R&D Manager, Uptick Network

Xavier is actively involved in the development of the Uptick chain's contract platform and the formulation of the NFT underlying conversion protocol. He holds a Master of Software Engineering degree from Fudan University and has over 8 years of experience in researching and developing web3 and blockchain projects.

Key Experiences:
- Deep understanding of mainstream Web3 blockchain technologies, encryption algorithms, and underlying principles such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cosmos.
- Extensive involvement in blockchain research, development, and technical architecture design, covering various domains such as finance, insurance, supply chain, and NFT.
- Proficiency in wallet and DApp development.
- Conducted blockchain technology training for Fortune 500 companies like Citibank and China Telecom.


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► About GoN
Game of NFTs (GoN) is a multi-chain testnet and hackathon to battle-test Interchain NFTs and develop groundbreaking cross-chain NFT applications. 

Learn more about GoN: https://interchainnfts.dev/gon/


► About the Interchain Foundation
The Interchain Foundation (ICF) is pushing the frontiers of blockchain-related infrastructure. As stewards of the Interchain, we fund and advance the creation of an interoperable, sustainable, and community-owned decentralized ecosystem. 

Among others, we help maintain the Cosmos Hub, Cosmos SDK, CosmWasm, CosmJS, IBC, and Tendermint Core. 

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