Modular Contracts Beta Update

Samina Kabir

Over the years, we've seen smart contracts struggle to keep up with developers' evolving needs. Innovation opens new possibilities for asset distribution and compliance, yet deployed contracts remain rigid.

To solve this, we've built Modular Smart Contracts—a framework that allows for highly customizable contracts. Think of these as building blocks: start with a base and add different pieces to create a contract fit to your needs.

Modular Contracts is officially launched with limited deployments, available on testnets only from September 12 - September 26. Post this period, mainnet deployments will be available.

What can you use right now?

• Popular Pre-built Contracts - We've redesigned our top seven contracts using the modular contract framework. These are now available for deployment through the dashboard. Visit Explore to view the available contracts.
• Deploy custom modules - Write and add custom created modules to any ERC20, ERC721, or ERC1155 core contract.
• Connect SDK Support - Once your contract is deployed, use the Connect SDK to build an application. View SDK Integration documentation.

Improvements since alpha

• Creator Token Standard - We worked with Limit Break to create a module that enforces on-chain programmable royalties through transfer security policies. This module is now a default in all thirdweb pre-built contracts utilizing royalties.
• Changes to Claim Conditions - Based on user feedback, we added a start and end timestamp and simplified the module to only allowlist or public phases.
• Simplified modules - Improved composability patterns and simplified modules across the board. View the full changelog.

What’s coming up in the next few weeks?

• Modules UI - Be able to interact with thirdweb enabled modules (upload NFTs, set claim conditions, and more) through the dashboard rather than through the SDK or Explorer.
• Modular Contract Wizard v1- A UI building tool to create contracts combining compatible core and modules.
• Cores & Modules listed on Explore - Discover more modules from other protocols and be able to list modules and core contracts on Explore for your audiences.

Beta Feedback Program

We're excited to invite you to try Modular Smart Contracts and provide our team with direct feedback during a 20-minute call. As a thank you, you'll receive $50 in credit to utilize towards any usage, growth plan, or upgraded instances of Engine. To participate, please sign up to be a tester. We'll then send you more information via email.

Resources

• Pre-built Modular Contracts on Explore
• Modular Contracts Documentation
• Modular Contracts SDK Reference

Feedback

As always, for any support or feedback please visit our support site and feedback board. Thank you to our community for making this possible- stay shippin’ 🚀