Get the metadata of a specific NFT
As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) gain popularity in the digital asset space, it becomes increasingly important for creators, collectors, and traders to have access to detailed information about individual NFTs. This guide introduces you to the operation of retrieving the metadata of a specific NFT, providing valuable insights into the unique properties, characteristics, and history of the digital asset. By leveraging this functionality, you can better understand the provenance, rarity, and artistic attributes of the NFT, make well-informed decisions about buying, selling, or holding it, and navigate the dynamic NFT market with greater confidence. Ultimately, this operation allows you to manage your digital assets more effectively and fosters a deeper appreciation for the unique qualities of each NFT.
Use the TatumSDK (
@tatumio/tatum) to get the metadata of the specific NFT.TypeScript
JavaScript
curl
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// yarn add @tatumio/tatum
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import {TatumSDK, Network, Ethereum, ResponseDto, NftTokenDetail} from '@tatumio/tatum'
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const tatum = await TatumSDK.init<Ethereum>({network: Network.ETHEREUM})
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const metadata: ResponseDto<NftTokenDetail|null> = await tatum.nft.getNftMetadata({
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tokenAddress: '0xbc4ca0eda7647a8ab7c2061c2e118a18a936f13d', // replace with your collection
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tokenId: '1'
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})
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console.log(metadata.data)
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// Install with: npm install @tatumio/tatum
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const { TatumSDK, Network } = require("@tatumio/tatum");
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(async () => {
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try {
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const tatum = await TatumSDK.init({ network: Network.ETHEREUM });
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const metadata = await tatum.nft.getNftMetadata({
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tokenAddress: "0xbc4ca0eda7647a8ab7c2061c2e118a18a936f13d", // replace with your collection
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tokenId: "1"
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});
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console.log(metadata.data);
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} catch (error) {
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console.error("Error getting NFT metadata:", error);
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}
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})();
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curl --location --request GET 'https://api.tatum.io/v4/data/metadata?chain=ethereum&tokenAddress=0xbc4ca0eda7647a8ab7c2061c2e118a18a936f13d&tokenIds=1'
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interface GetNftMetadata {
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/**
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* Token ID
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*/
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tokenId: string
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/**
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* Token contract address
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*/
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tokenAddress: string
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}
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interface NftTokenDetail {
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/**
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* Blockchain network
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*/
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chain: string
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/**
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* Token ID
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*/
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tokenId: string
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/**
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* Token contract address
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*/
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tokenAddress: string
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/**
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* Token type. Either 'nft' (ERC-721) or 'multitoken' (ERC-1155)
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*/
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type: 'nft' | 'multitoken'
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/**
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* Token URI
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*/
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metadataURI: string
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/**
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* Token metadata
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*/
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metadata?: {
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name: string
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description: string
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image: string
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[metadataKey: string]: unknown
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}
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}
Network | Support |
|---|---|
Ethereum / Ethereum Sepolia / Ethereum Goerli
BNB Smart Chain / BNB Smart Chain Testnet
Celo / Celo Alfajores
Polygon / Polygon Mumbai | NFTs (BAYC,...)
ERC-1155 Tokens |