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Title: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: CryptoZenWorld on October 07, 2018, 09:48:03 PM
ERC20 is a protocol standard that defines certain rules and standards for issuing tokens on Ethereum’s network.

In ‘ERC20’, ERC stands for Ethereum Request For Comments and 20 stands for a unique ID number to distinguish this standard from others.

Similar to the fact that we have an HTTP protocol for internet, we have a standard protocol for tokens to be issued on Ethereum i.e. ERC20.

To put it in layman terms, if you include certain functions in the token’s smart contract, you are ERC20 compliant. If you don’t include the mandatory functions, you are not ERC20.

You can see those functions here (https://theethereum.wiki/w/index.php/ERC20_Token_Standard).

So, those tokens on Ethereum’s network checks all the necessary boxes i.e. includes the necessary functions in their token implementation which are deemed as ERC20 tokens.

These are crypto-assets or crypto-tokens which can be traded like Bitcoin or Ethereum or Litecoin but unlike these cryptocurrencies, they don’t have their dedicated blockchain. Instead, they thrive on Ethereum’s blockchain and bring several benefits for the users.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: bountyecrire on October 10, 2018, 12:09:02 AM
Thanks for the information.
Most ICOs are done via Ethereum and their tokens are mostly ERC20.

So if someone wants to invest in ICOs, they just need to get an ethereum wallet and keep their tokens there. Myetherwallet, mycrypto or metamask can be a good option.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: wildanmr on October 10, 2018, 03:41:10 PM
Thank you mate.
Your thread very usefull.
And bountyhunter/crypto investor I think know ERC20. And not all those people know what is erc20.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: altery0518 on October 12, 2018, 04:50:25 PM
Thank for giving shading lights to our mind because we encounter ERC20 tokens in many topics but we don't know what is all about.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Dprincebh on October 14, 2018, 07:36:32 AM
Thanks for the elaboration, I was kinda confused before
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Cakra bumi212 on October 17, 2018, 07:26:24 AM
ERC20 is a protocol standard that defines certain rules and standards for issuing tokens on Ethereum’s network.

In ‘ERC20’, ERC stands for Ethereum Request For Comments and 20 stands for a unique ID number to distinguish this standard from others.

Similar to the fact that we have an HTTP protocol for internet, we have a standard protocol for tokens to be issued on Ethereum i.e. ERC20.

To put it in layman terms, if you include certain functions in the token’s smart contract, you are ERC20 compliant. If you don’t include the mandatory functions, you are not ERC20.

You can see those functions here (https://theethereum.wiki/w/index.php/ERC20_Token_Standard).

So, those tokens on Ethereum’s network checks all the necessary boxes i.e. includes the necessary functions in their token implementation which are deemed as ERC20 tokens.

These are crypto-assets or crypto-tokens which can be traded like Bitcoin or Ethereum or Litecoin but unlike these cryptocurrencies, they don’t have their dedicated blockchain. Instead, they thrive on Ethereum’s blockchain and bring several benefits for the users.
Sorry, I'm still confused between ERC-20 and ERC-371, in terms of what distinguishes between ERC-20 and ERC-371.
Please give an explanation
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: tankist on October 19, 2018, 06:17:55 PM
the ERC 20 token is a cryptocurrency created on the Ethereum platform.  One of the unique features that distinguishes it from bitcoin is that it involves the possibility of programming smart contracts. A smart contract is simply a marketing designation for computer code that can be used in a blockchain.  These applications, which are recorded in the Ethereum blockchain, are decentralized in nature because the Ethereum platform itself is decentralized. So we call them decentralized applications (or dapps for short). ERC 20 is a standard for creating tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It includes a list of rules that tokens must comply with.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: adam27 on October 20, 2018, 04:35:52 PM
ERC-20 is a technical standard used for smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain for implementing tokens. ERC stands for Ethereum Request for Comment, and 20 is the number that was assigned to this request. The clear majority of tokens issued on the Ethereum blockchain
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Cutter Cute on October 22, 2018, 04:34:30 AM
Erc20 is good because developers can easily use this application by making tokens and they can manage the number of tokens they want.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Ibraheem on October 22, 2018, 05:02:35 PM

Erc20 is good because developers can easily use this application by making tokens and they can manage the number of tokens they want.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Delgboke on October 23, 2018, 05:07:07 AM
I have a question to ask please what is the difference between erc-20 and mew wallet in receiving your token
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Munareal on October 23, 2018, 06:17:06 PM
ERC20 tokens are solely used on the Ethereum blockchain technology. The protocol allows the creation of new smart contracts that define a project. Smart contracts are used to create ERC-20 tokens. All ERC20 tokens follow a standard which allows them to be shared, exchanged for other tokens, or transferred to a crypto-wallet. ERC tokens have 3 optional and 6 mandatory rules created by the Ethereum community.

Optional

1.Token Name
2.Symbol
3.Decimal (up to 18)

Mandatory

1.Total supply
2.BalanceOf
3.Transfer
4.Transfer from
5.Approve
6.Allowance

Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Beattysuhita on October 24, 2018, 05:31:39 PM
given the fact that there are so many tokens under the eth platform and with the same features as yours, running on networks that are faster and safer and more decentralized, the challenge is the community that will patronize your services. without a solid foundation, this will go everywhere so I believe that is one thing you need to set a strategy for.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Thegals on October 24, 2018, 09:18:11 PM
ERC20 tokens are tokens that are designed to use the ethereum platform. Which has its own symbol and uses different smartcontracts in each of these tokens. This platform is now widely used by new ICO projects against tokens made. And thanks for your explanation about ERC20.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Ozark on October 25, 2018, 07:34:38 AM
ERC20 tokens are tokens that are designed to use the ethereum platform. Which has its own symbol and uses different smartcontracts in each of these tokens. This platform is now widely used by new ICO projects against tokens made. And thanks for your explanation about ERC20.

Correct me If I'm wrong but I think ICO projects as well as Smart Contracts, has something to do or maybe the reason why Ethereum price is falling... ICOs mass sell-off.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Collinberg on November 01, 2018, 02:46:24 PM
I remember when I joined Cryptocurrency newly and I didn't know that ERC-20 existed and I used my Blockchain wallet to fill the airdrop form of Polymath airdrop, thankfully I was able to get the token by linking the wallet to imtoken app.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Deallove9 on November 02, 2018, 11:40:42 PM
It is indeed a useful information to know what erc20 stand for and how it work with etherium network on like other erc protocol which is not that common in all new token that integrate through etherium blockchain.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: jyotianand01 on November 11, 2018, 04:30:14 PM
ERC20 is a protocol which used in ethereum based coin or smart contract. Mostly all new coming ICO's using this technology to allot coins to their investors and bounty hunters.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: DeKingCrypto on November 24, 2018, 10:12:10 AM
ERC20 is a protocol standard that defines certain rules and standards for issuing tokens on Ethereum’s network.

In ‘ERC20’, ERC stands for Ethereum Request For Comments and 20 stands for a unique ID number to distinguish this standard from others.

Similar to the fact that we have an HTTP protocol for internet, we have a standard protocol for tokens to be issued on Ethereum i.e. ERC20.

To put it in layman terms, if you include certain functions in the token’s smart contract, you are ERC20 compliant. If you don’t include the mandatory functions, you are not ERC20.

You can see those functions here (https://theethereum.wiki/w/index.php/ERC20_Token_Standard).

So, those tokens on Ethereum’s network checks all the necessary boxes i.e. includes the necessary functions in their token implementation which are deemed as ERC20 tokens.

These are crypto-assets or crypto-tokens which can be traded like Bitcoin or Ethereum or Litecoin but unlike these cryptocurrencies, they don’t have their dedicated blockchain. Instead, they thrive on Ethereum’s blockchain and bring several benefits for the users.

Thanks for this, it is educating.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: M.bhussaini on November 26, 2018, 07:12:42 AM
ERC 20 token is a digital currency made on the Ethereum stage. One of the special highlights that recognizes it from bitcoin is that it includes the likelihood of programming savvy contracts. A savvy contract is just a showcasing assignment for PC code that can be utilized in a blockchain. These applications, which are recorded in the Ethereum blockchain, are decentralized in nature in light of the fact that the Ethereum stage itself is decentralized. So we call them decentralized applications (or dapps for short). ERC 20 is a standard for making tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It incorporates a rundown of principles that tokens must agree to.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: saprakib on December 01, 2018, 03:50:26 PM
Its a great explanation .Its so needful. Actually most of the ICO project start with ERC-20 pay. So it will be a great helpful post for those who don't know about it .It always thanks for this kind of great post.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Stuart on December 06, 2018, 01:54:51 PM
I have a question to ask please what is the difference between erc-20 and mew wallet in receiving your token

ERC20 is a technology of the ethereum chain, and all coins that is built under the ethereum technology is an ERC20 token. Myetherwallet is a wallet that generally accepts all ERC20 tokens. Which means, if the token is not an ERC20 token and its been sent to Myetherwallet, its lost.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Bhussainn2 on December 06, 2018, 09:48:06 PM
ERC20 is a convention standard that characterizes certain principles and norms for issuing tokens on Ethereum's system.

In 'ERC20', ERC represents Ethereum Request For Comments and 20 represents an exceptional ID number to recognize this standard from others.

Like the way that we have a HTTP convention for web, we have a standard convention for tokens to be issued on Ethereum i.e. ERC20.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: ICOrealityshow on December 08, 2018, 02:33:07 PM
Sometimes, it’s very very hard to know why people don’t try to learn these things themselves and ask others, which leads them into further confusion. IF anyone seriously is interested in learning, try this https://cryptolinks.com/cryptocurrency-wiki -

I don’t think there is ANYTHING you will miss from learning from there. As you see it’s actually the Cryptocurrency Wikipedia thing. I mostly learned through YouTube or Google, but after going through that Wiki, I am amazed that I was not aware of even 1%.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Bhussainn2 on December 11, 2018, 12:17:55 PM
ERC 20 token is a cryptocurrency created on the Ethereum platform.  One of the unique features that distinguishes it from bitcoin is that it involves the possibility of programming smart contracts. A smart contract is simply a marketing designation for computer code that can be used in a blockchain
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: izay0330 on December 12, 2018, 06:47:13 AM
This article is very useful especially to those beginners here in crypto industry. Sharing knowledge of each and everyone may result to a good flow of the forum.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: hope167 on December 13, 2018, 05:18:42 AM
Thanks for your information, this information is very usefull for everyone who join in crypto.
now almost ICOs base on ERC20 Standard, and token too, with this we can use some wallet to store our token such as MEW, metamask ...
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: LaltctalksL on December 13, 2018, 09:19:01 AM
ERC20 is a protocol standard that defines certain rules and standards for issuing tokens on Ethereum’s network.

In ‘ERC20’, ERC stands for Ethereum Request For Comments and 20 stands for a unique ID number to distinguish this standard from others.

Similar to the fact that we have an HTTP protocol for internet, we have a standard protocol for tokens to be issued on Ethereum i.e. ERC20.

To put it in layman terms, if you include certain functions in the token’s smart contract, you are ERC20 compliant. If you don’t include the mandatory functions, you are not ERC20.

You can see those functions here (https://theethereum.wiki/w/index.php/ERC20_Token_Standard).

So, those tokens on Ethereum’s network checks all the necessary boxes i.e. includes the necessary functions in their token implementation which are deemed as ERC20 tokens.

These are crypto-assets or crypto-tokens which can be traded like Bitcoin or Ethereum or Litecoin but unlike these cryptocurrencies, they don’t have their dedicated blockchain. Instead, they thrive on Ethereum’s blockchain and bring several benefits for the users.

Thanks for the info how about ERC-721 Tokens I have read that ERC-721 is a more advanced token that is “non-fungible” do you have more explanation about this?
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: Triedboy on July 24, 2020, 03:20:54 AM
ERC20 stand for ethereum network. ERC20 every one uses doing the  bounty. Doing bounty last all token ERC20 given the bonuty menager.
Title: Re: What is an ERC20 Token?
Post by: FOPL on July 28, 2020, 11:27:46 AM
Thanks for the information.
Most ICOs are done via Ethereum and their tokens are mostly ERC20.

So if someone wants to invest in ICOs, they just need to get an ethereum wallet and keep their tokens there. Myetherwallet, mycrypto or metamask can be a good option.

Yeah you are right. It's just a few who build their own blockchain from scratch and some opt to issue on blockchains other than ethereum. As a confirmation to what you said it's good to have a good wallet to manage your ERC20 tokens and what I have been using for the past years is Atomic Wallet, the reason being that, you don't need to be adding a contract address for each token, it just picks it automatically. It also supports other top cryptos making it possible to manage your ERC20 tokens and the likes of bitcoin, ripple, EOS etc. in one wallet.