Custom smart contracts supported by the Universe protocol allow for 'supercharging' standalone contracts by capitalizing on tools, features, functions and content created by Universe.
Contracts integrated with the protocol give users access to functionality powered by Universe while accruing value to the xyzDAO granting control to the community.
With Ethereum, you can deploy personal collections in the form of smart contracts.
These can represent various file formats such as MP4s, Jpegs, Pngs etc.
A personal smart contract gives a creator complete control of their work and allows them to take advantage of significant options across the ecosystem. Universe protocol is packed with many features, tools and functions for creators and collectors to level up their works and collections.
On the Universe XYZ platform, there are two options for minting. You can create editions through the Universe Singularity Collection, or you can deploy one on your own.
<aside> 📝 The price of launching a personal smart contract can be costly. Please know, we cannot issue refunds for ETH spent on gas.
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In most cases, it makes more sense to take advantage of the pre-deployed contract Universe XYZ provides. You can save on network fees (gas), development time and overall project cost by taking advantage of Universe's collection.
With custom collections, you still need to mint NFTs. However, you will now have the option to mint into a personal contract.