Introducing pre-built modular contracts

Samina Kabir

Today we are introducing new pre-built contracts created by the recently released modular contracts framework to Explore.

• Token
• Token Drop
• NFT Collection
• NFT Drop
• Open Edition
• Edition
• Edition Drop

Please note these contracts are only available in beta meaning they are only deployable through testnets for a short period of time before we enable it on mainnet.

Why are we making this change?

Modular contracts are a more efficient and improved way of creating and deploying contracts that is highly customizable and upgradeable. All new pre-built modular contracts are deployed with a core and set of extension contracts that enable users to customize their contracts functionality by adding or removing extensions later.

Modular contracts are how we will be offering thirdweb contracts to customers for the indefinite future. All legacy or previous existing pre-built contracts will be replaced with the new modular contracts in the coming year — and soon we are making it easier for contract developers and partners to contribute to the entire ecosystem.

For users who want to create custom core contracts or extensions outside of pre-builts, we recommend reading our Write and Deploy Modular Contracts guide.

We encourage all of our contract users to try out the new pre-built contracts or build your own and provide feedback. Please let us know how we can improve the contract development experience for you!

Get Started with pre-builts

Navigate to the Modular Contracts collection on Explore

Choose the modular contract you want to deploy

Fill out contract parameters and deploy the contract

Configure your contract's functions post-deployment through Explorer

Navigate to the Manage tab to manage your contract's extensions

FAQs

• What will happen to my non-modular contracts that I previously deployed?
  • Those contracts will still be available through the dashboard
• Do I need to update my existing contracts to use the new modular contracts?
  • To use the modular contracts, you must deploy the modular contract version of your previous contract. Existing contracts will still be supported through dashboard.
• I cannot find the ______ button on the new modular contract version of the contract. What do I do?
  • We are currently implementing custom UIs for each contract that will be available in the next update. For now you can interact with the contract using Explorer. Hang tight!