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# ERC-5773: Context-Dependent Multi-Asset Tokens

Source: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-5773
Agent brief: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-5773/agent.md
Machine-readable JSON: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/api/standards/ERC-5773
Last reviewed: 2026-05-25
Last updated: 2026-05-25

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status | Final |
| Chain | both |
| Category | NFT Capabilities |
| Journey stages | Asset Discovery & Display |
| Detailed guide | Yes |
| Official specification | https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/erc-5773 |
| Discussion search | https://ethereum-magicians.org/search?q=ERC-5773 |

## UX Impact

NFTs have multiple assets (files) — different outputs based on context (PDF for readers, 3D for games, image for marketplaces). Design implications: show asset selector/tabs per NFT, display context-appropriate asset automatically, indicate available formats, allow owner to reorder asset priority. Design decisions: auto-detection of context vs manual selection, how to preview multiple assets, handling asset acceptance (propose-commit pattern), storage of multiple asset versions.

## Summary

NFTs have multiple assets (files) — different outputs based on context (PDF for readers, 3D for games, image for marketplaces).

## For Designers

- You can auto-select marketplace image vs game 3D model based on app context.
- Your detail page can show asset format tabs with preview for each accepted asset.
- You can surface pending asset proposals with Accept for owners before they display publicly.

## Applicability

### When to Use

- NFTs ship multiple file types for different platforms.
- Games need 3D while marketplaces need PNG.
- Owner curates asset priority order.

### When to Avoid

- Single static image metadata only.
- No multi-asset indexer support.
- One format suffices everywhere.

## Problems It Solves

### Wrong file in wrong app

Impact: high

Old way: Marketplace shows GLB broken

New way: Context selects PNG for marketplace, GLB for game

### One metadata URL limitation

Impact: high

Old way: Single JSON cannot serve all platforms

New way: Multiple assets per token with priority

### Unauthorized asset swaps

Impact: medium

Old way: Metadata hijack fears

New way: Propose-commit acceptance for new assets

## MUST NOT (Anti-Patterns)

- **Displaying unaccepted proposed assets publicly** (critical)
  - Why: Spam or malicious files shown
  - Instead: Owner accept gate before public

- **Showing GLB spin in grid thumbnails** (high)
  - Why: Performance collapse
  - Instead: Poster image in grid; 3D in viewer only

- **Eight equal tabs with no default** (medium)
  - Why: Decision paralysis
  - Instead: Context auto-pick plus optional tabs

## Design Decisions

### Auto context vs manual tabs?

Recommendation: Auto in embedded contexts; tabs on detail page.

Rationale: Games should not force users to pick PNG vs GLB.

### How many tabs visible?

Recommendation: Max 4 visible plus More menu.

Rationale: Format sprawl overwhelms collectors.

### Preview 3D in marketplace?

Recommendation: Static poster with Open 3D viewer optional.

Rationale: Auto-spin 3D hurts grid performance.

## States to Design

### Single context render

Trigger: App knows context.

User need: See right format automatically.

Design response: Render best asset silently.

### Multi-tab browse

Trigger: User on detail page.

User need: Compare formats.

Design response: Tabs with previews per format.

### Pending asset proposal

Trigger: Creator proposed new file.

User need: Review before public.

Design response: Owner inbox with Accept/Decline.

### Missing format for context

Trigger: Game wants 3D but none accepted.

User need: Graceful fallback.

Design response: Fallback image plus 3D not available note.

### Priority reorder saved

Trigger: Owner changed order.

User need: Confirm public display updated.

Design response: Saved toast; refresh previews.

## Vocabulary

- Use "3D model" instead of "GLB asset entry": Format name users know.

- Use "Display version" instead of "Context priority index": Curatorial language.

- Use "Accept new file" instead of "Commit asset proposal": Inbox action language.

## UX Patterns

### Context Asset Picker

Auto-render format by app context.

Components: ContextResolver, AssetRenderer, FallbackImage

User flow:

- App loads NFT
- Context detected
- Best asset renders
- Fallback if missing

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

### Multi-Asset Tabs

Browse all accepted formats on detail.

Components: AssetTabs, PreviewPane, FormatBadge

User flow:

- Open detail
- Switch tabs
- Preview each format
- Optional download

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

## What to Prototype First

### Context-aware display

Same NFT must look right in marketplace vs game.

Covers: Marketplace context, Game context, Reader PDF

- Auto format pick
- Context label in advanced
- Fallback image

### Asset tabs on detail

Collectors browse all formats intentionally.

Covers: Image tab, 3D tab, PDF tab

- Tab bar
- Preview pane
- Format badge

### Owner asset priority editor

Owners decide which asset shows first where.

Covers: Reorder list, Save priority

- Drag reorder
- Context mapping
- Save confirmation

### Pending asset proposal

New assets need acceptance before public display.

Covers: Proposed, Accepted, Rejected

- Proposal inbox
- Preview
- Accept/Decline

## Mental Model

### Multi-asset token

One NFT id, many files attached with metadata.

### Context

Marketplace, game, or reader — each picks appropriate asset.

### Priority order

Owner-ranked fallback when context ambiguous.

### Propose-commit

New assets proposed then accepted like nested NFT flow.

### Accepted vs pending

Only accepted assets show in public views.

## Seen in the Wild

- Decentraland: 3D wearables need different assets than marketplace thumbnails. (https://decentraland.org/)

- OpenSea: Media type handling for video, 3D, and HTML NFTs. (https://opensea.io/)

- Art Blocks: Generative outputs multi-format display. (https://www.artblocks.io/)

## On Monad

### Multi-asset loading

Ethereum: Large 3D fetches slow grids

Monad: Fast network does not fix CDN — same lazy load rules

Design implication: Lazy load all non-image assets on Monad too.

### Asset updates

Ethereum: Priority reorder txs costly

Monad: Cheap reorder encourages owner curation

Design implication: Inline priority editor on Monad.

## Related Standards

- ERC-4906: Metadata updates when assets change — https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-4906/agent.md

- ERC-721: Multi-asset extension to NFT — https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-721/agent.md

## Technical Notes

ERC-5773 requires context parameter on render; gate proposed assets behind owner acceptance.

## Official specification (reference only)

https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/erc-5773