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# ERC-3525: Semi-Fungible Token

Source: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-3525
Agent brief: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-3525/agent.md
Machine-readable JSON: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/api/standards/ERC-3525
Last reviewed: 2026-04-05
Last updated: 2026-04-05

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status | Final |
| Chain | both |
| Category | DeFi Patterns |
| Journey stages | Asset Discovery & Display |
| Detailed guide | Yes |
| Official specification | https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-3525 |
| Discussion search | https://ethereum-magicians.org/search?q=ERC-3525 |

## UX Impact

Users hold tokens with both NFT-like uniqueness (ID) and fungible-like quantities (value) within slots — think financial instruments with face values. Design implications: display three properties: token ID, slot category, and value amount, enable partial value transfers between tokens of same slot, show value decimals properly, implement slot-based filtering/grouping in portfolio views. Design decisions: whether to visualize as NFT cards with value badges or as table rows, how to handle split/merge operations UX, representing slot compatibility for transfers.

## Summary

ERC-3525 creates "semi-fungible tokens" - NFTs that have both an ID (uniqueness) and a value (quantity). Perfect for bonds, invoices, DeFi positions, and structured products where you need unique tokens that also represent amounts.

## For Designers

- You can design UI that delivers sFT has ID + value. Token #123 can hold 50 units.
- You can each SFT ID is unique but shares "slot" (category) with similar tokens in the interface.
- You can design UI that delivers one SFT represents unique position with value in single token.

## Applicability

### When to Use

- Your product addresses: nFTs can't represent partial amounts.
- Your product addresses: eRC-1155 can't track per-token attributes.
- The flow should deliver: sFT has ID + value. Token #123 can hold 50 units, split into two 25-unit tokens.
- You are designing a bond portfolio display experience with visible states and recovery paths.

### When to Avoid

- Always show token ID AND value prominently.
- Only show compatible (same-slot) tokens for value transfer.
- Show original token continues to exist with reduced value.
- No token balances, swaps, lending, or yield flows appear in the product.

## Problems It Solves

### NFTs can't represent partial amounts

Impact: critical

Old way: Own 100% of an NFT or nothing. Can't own "50 units of Bond #123"

New way: SFT has ID + value. Token #123 can hold 50 units, split into two 25-unit tokens

### ERC-1155 can't track per-token attributes

Impact: high

Old way: All token ID 5 are identical. Can't have Bond #5 with different maturity dates

New way: Each SFT ID is unique but shares "slot" (category) with similar tokens

### Complex DeFi positions need multiple tokens

Impact: high

Old way: Represent bond position with ERC-721 for ID + ERC-20 for value

New way: One SFT represents unique position with value in single token

### Can't merge or split positions easily

Impact: medium

Old way: Burning and reminting required to combine positions

New way: Native transfer value between same-slot tokens, or split/merge

### Invoice/receivable tokenization is awkward

Impact: medium

Old way: Invoice as NFT can't be partially assigned or valued

New way: Invoice token with face value, can be split or partially transferred

## MUST NOT (Anti-Patterns)

- **Displaying SFTs like regular NFTs (no value shown)** (critical)
  - Why: The value IS the key differentiator, hiding it loses the point
  - Instead: Always show token ID AND value prominently

- **Allowing transfers between different slots** (high)
  - Why: Slots represent different categories, can't mix bond types
  - Instead: Only show compatible (same-slot) tokens for value transfer

- **Confusing split with burn-and-mint** (medium)
  - Why: Split preserves the original token (with less value)
  - Instead: Show original token continues to exist with reduced value

- **Not grouping by slot** (medium)
  - Why: Users can't see which tokens are compatible for operations
  - Instead: Group tokens by slot in portfolio view

- **Complex slot IDs shown to users** (medium)
  - Why: Slot is often a technical hash, meaningless to users
  - Instead: Map slots to human-readable categories: "Corporate Bonds"

- **Not explaining what slot means** (low)
  - Why: Users don't understand why some tokens can interact and others can't
  - Instead: Explain: "Tokens in same category can share value"

## UX Patterns

### Bond Portfolio Display

Show bonds with their values and categories

User flow:

- User views bond portfolio
- Bonds grouped by slot (category)
- Each bond shows unique ID + value
- User can split, transfer value, or redeem

Mockup registry key: `generic/vault-deposit` (React UI on the live standard page).

### Split Token Flow

Divide one token into two with split values

User flow:

- User selects bond to split
- Enters amount for new token
- UI shows resulting two tokens
- User confirms split
- Two bonds now exist with split values

Mockup registry key: `concept/tx-status` (React UI on the live standard page).

### Value Transfer Between Tokens

Move value from one token to another in same slot

User flow:

- User has multiple tokens in same slot
- Selects source and destination
- Enters value amount to transfer
- Preview shows result
- Value moves, token IDs preserved

Mockup registry key: `generic/token-transfer` (React UI on the live standard page).

### DeFi Position Card

Display complex DeFi position as SFT

User flow:

- User views LP position (SFT)
- Sees unique position ID + value (liquidity)
- Range and current price shown
- Can add/remove partial liquidity
- Transfer value to split position

Mockup registry key: `generic/vault-position` (React UI on the live standard page).

## UI Components

### SFTCard

Display semi-fungible token with ID and value
States: normal, selected, splitting, transferring
Props: tokenId, slot, value, metadata, onAction

### SlotGroup

Group tokens by their slot (category)
States: collapsed, expanded
Props: slot, tokens[], totalValue

### SplitInterface

UI for splitting token into two
States: editing, previewing, confirming, complete
Props: sourceToken, splitAmount, onSplit

### ValueTransferFlow

Move value between same-slot tokens
States: selecting, amount-entry, confirming, complete
Props: fromToken, toToken, amount, onTransfer

### MergeSelector

Select tokens to merge into one
States: selecting, ready, merging, complete
Props: eligibleTokens[], selectedTokens[], onMerge

## On Monad

### Split/Merge Gas

Ethereum: Complex operations can be expensive

Monad: Lower gas makes frequent splits/merges viable

Design implication: Can offer more granular position management

### Value Transfer Speed

Ethereum: Value transfers are single-block atomic

Monad: Sub-second finality makes transfers feel instant

Design implication: Can design real-time position rebalancing UX

### Complex Position Display

Ethereum: Querying multiple SFTs can be slow

Monad: Parallel execution speeds up portfolio queries

Design implication: Can show larger portfolios without pagination

### DeFi Integration

Ethereum: SFTs common for Uniswap V3 positions

Monad: Same patterns apply, potentially more complex positions viable

Design implication: Design for sophisticated position management

## Key Takeaways

- ERC-3525 = NFT with a value (ID + amount)
- Slot groups compatible tokens (same category)
- Can split one token into two with divided value
- Can transfer value between same-slot tokens
- Always display both token ID and value

## Technical Notes

ERC-3525 adds slot (uint256) and value (uint256) to ERC-721. transferValueFrom moves value between tokens without changing ownership. Tokens in same slot are fungible with each other in terms of value. allowance() and approve() work on value, not token. Commonly used for Uniswap V3 LP positions, bonds, and financial instruments.

## Official specification (reference only)

https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-3525