# How-To: SimpleAssets

You can easily create non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the WAX Blockchain using the Simple Assets smart contract.

Simple Assets is a standard developed by CryptoLions, an EOS and WAX block producer. Using the Simple Assets smart contract, you can quickly create in-game items, cards, stickers, and other unique collectibles.

In this guide, you'll learn how the Simple Assets smart contract works and use our step-by-step guide to create an NFT on the WAX Blockchain. If you'd like to jump right to the code, refer to Use Simple Assets.

# How it Works

The Simple Assets smart contract offers several actions to help you create and manage digital assets on the WAX Blockchain, including the ability to:

  • Create and transfer assets
  • Search for and display asset info
  • Update certain asset attributes

The following video from Simple Assets demonstrates the core functionality of the Simple Assets smart contract.

Simple Assets Tutorial (opens new window)

# Before You Begin

  • You'll need to complete our Docker Quickstart (recommended).
  • To compile your smart contract, you'll need to use WAX-CDT.
  • To deploy your smart contract to the WAX mainnet, you'll need to create a self-managed WAX Blockchain Account.