FAQ

How is the ChiaGods method of storing data on the blockchain better than previous NFT collections that stored base64 data URIs directly in the NFTs?

In earlier NFT projects, image data was often embedded directly into the NFTs as base64 Data URIs. This approach meant that every time the NFT was moved on the blockchain, the image data had to be included in the transaction. Depending on the image size, this consumed a significant portion of block space. As Chia continues to grow and blockchain activity increases, this method would lead to higher transaction fees and make transferring NFTs increasingly expensive and inefficient over time.

ChiaGods takes a more efficient approach by chunking the NFT data and storing it in separate coins, distinct from the NFT coins themselves. The NFT contains references and lineage to these data coins, allowing it to remain lightweight. This ensures that the data is permanently stored in the blockchain’s history without needing to be duplicated in future transactions. As a result, transferring ChiaGods NFTs incurs minimal transaction fees, making them as lightweight as any other NFT on the Chia Blockchain while still retaining full data integrity.