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# ERC-7858: Expirable NFTs and SBTs

Source: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-7858
Agent brief: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-7858/agent.md
Machine-readable JSON: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/api/standards/ERC-7858
Last reviewed: 2026-05-25
Last updated: 2026-05-25

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status | Draft |
| Chain | both |
| Category | NFT Capabilities |
| Journey stages | Asset Management |
| Detailed guide | Yes |
| Official specification | https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/erc-7858 |
| Discussion search | https://ethereum-magicians.org/search?q=ERC-7858 |

## UX Impact

NFTs and SBTs have built-in expiration (block-based or time-based) — tokens become invalid automatically. Design implications: show expiration countdown prominently, display 'Expired' badge on invalid tokens, filter views by active/expired status, indicate expiry type (blocks vs timestamp). Design decisions: whether expired tokens remain visible or get hidden, renewal flow if supported, how to communicate 'expired but still owned' status, handling epoch-based batch expiration.

## Summary

NFTs and SBTs have built-in expiration (block-based or time-based) — tokens become invalid automatically.

## For Designers

- You can show Expires in 14 days prominently on every expiring token card.
- Your filters can split Active and Expired without hiding expired items by surprise.
- You can block utility actions on expired tokens with Renew to continue CTA if supported.

## Applicability

### When to Use

- Passes, licenses, subscriptions, or seasonal badges expire.
- Validity is enforced on-chain by time or block.
- Renewal or re-mint extends expiry.

### When to Avoid

- Permanent collectibles with no expiry concept.
- Draft spec not deployed on target chain.
- Expiry handled off-chain only.

## Problems It Solves

### Expired passes still look valid

Impact: high

Old way: Same artwork with no date

New way: Expired badge and disabled utility

### Missed renewals

Impact: high

Old way: No countdown on subscription NFTs

New way: Prominent expiry and notifications

### Wallet clutter from dead tokens

Impact: medium

Old way: All tokens mixed together

New way: Active/Expired filters

## MUST NOT (Anti-Patterns)

- **No expiry visible on pass NFT** (critical)
  - Why: Users denied entry at door
  - Instead: Expiry date on thumbnail and detail header

- **Showing block number as expiry** (high)
  - Why: Meaningless to users
  - Instead: Human datetime with advanced block note

- **Deleting expired tokens from wallet UI** (medium)
  - Why: Users lose proof they held pass
  - Instead: Expired archive tab

## Design Decisions

### Hide expired tokens?

Recommendation: Default Active filter; Expired tab for archive.

Rationale: Hiding surprises users who expect history.

### How alarming is expiry UI?

Recommendation: Amber at 30 days; red only day-of and after.

Rationale: Constant red creates alert fatigue.

### Show block-based expiry to users?

Recommendation: Convert to approximate time with Block-based note in advanced.

Rationale: Block numbers are meaningless to most users.

## States to Design

### Active — far from expiry

Trigger: Valid with long runway.

User need: Glance validity.

Design response: Subtle Expires [date] on card.

### Expiring soon

Trigger: Within warning window.

User need: Renew or use before deadline.

Design response: Amber countdown and notification.

### Expired — still in wallet

Trigger: Past expiry.

User need: Know unusable; optional archive.

Design response: Expired badge; utility actions disabled.

### Renewal in progress

Trigger: User extending expiry.

User need: Track new date.

Design response: Pending renewal with new expiry preview.

### Epoch batch expired

Trigger: Season ended.

User need: Understand all related tokens expired.

Design response: Banner on collection: Season ended; passes expired.

## Vocabulary

- Use "Valid until [date]" instead of "Expiry block 18293482": Human deadlines.

- Use "Expired" instead of "Validity epoch ended": Plain status.

- Use "Renew pass" instead of "Extend expiration timestamp": Subscription-familiar action.

## UX Patterns

### Expiry Countdown Chip

Prominent deadline on expiring tokens.

Components: ExpiryChip, CountdownTimer, ExpiredOverlay

User flow:

- Load token
- Read expiry
- Show countdown
- Switch to Expired after date

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

### Active Expired Filter

Split wallet views by validity.

Components: FilterTabs, ExpiredArchive, RenewCTA

User flow:

- Open wallet
- Default Active
- Switch to Expired
- Optional renew

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

## What to Prototype First

### Expiring pass detail

Holder checks validity before showing up at event.

Covers: Active countdown, Expires today, Expired

- Large expiry date
- Countdown
- Expired overlay

### Active vs expired filter

Wallets fill with old passes over time.

Covers: Filter active, Show expired archive

- Tab toggle
- Expired gray treatment
- Count badges

### Renewal flow

Extend expiry without losing identity of token if supported.

Covers: Renew available, Renew completed

- Renew CTA
- New expiry preview
- Payment step

### Batch epoch expiry

Many tokens expire together — communicate scale.

Covers: Epoch warning, Post-epoch expired set

- Batch expiry notice
- Affected count
- Bulk renew if offered

## Mental Model

### Expiry timestamp

On-chain moment after which token is invalid for utility.

### Active vs expired

Binary validity state — UI must reflect on every load.

### Still owned but expired

User keeps NFT in wallet; it just no longer works.

### Renewal

Optional path to extend expiry without new mint.

### Epoch batch

Group expiry — many tokens die together at season end.

## Seen in the Wild

- POAP: Event badges with implicit time bounds inform expiry UX. (https://poap.xyz/)

- Unlock Protocol: Time-bound membership NFTs with renewal patterns. (https://unlock-protocol.com/)

- Guild: Role passes with expiration inform countdown design. (https://guild.xyz/)

## On Monad

### Expiry precision

Ethereum: Block time variance affects countdown

Monad: Consistent block times improve countdown accuracy

Design implication: Show tighter countdown windows on Monad.

### Renewal txs

Ethereum: Users skip renew due to gas

Monad: Low fees encourage proactive renewal

Design implication: One-tap renew without gas warning modal.

## Related Standards

- ERC-5192: Soulbound tokens often expire — https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-5192/agent.md

- ERC-4907: Rental expiry separate from token expiry — https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-4907/agent.md

## Technical Notes

ERC-7858 is draft; re-read expiry on every view — do not cache past validity.

## Official specification (reference only)

https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/erc-7858