Company
Date Published
Author
Chainlink
Word count
1723
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The text provides a tutorial on creating dynamic NFTs (dNFTs) that change properties in a verifiably random manner each time they are transferred, utilizing Chainlink oracles. The tutorial walks users through the technical steps of cloning a GitHub repository, setting up environment variables, understanding smart contract logic, and deploying the contract on the Rinkeby testnet using Hardhat. By leveraging Chainlink's VRF (Verifiable Random Function), these dNFTs switch attributes such as the state of a cat between "Sleeping" and "Attacking" upon transfer, with metadata stored off-chain on IPFS. The tutorial also outlines how to fund the contract with LINK, test the selling of dNFTs on OpenSea, and emphasizes the potential for further exploration and innovation within the NFT ecosystem using this technology. Users are encouraged to share their creations and engage with the Chainlink community through various channels.