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Introduction to the Enjin Ecosystem

Welcome to the Enjin Ecosystem

Welcome to Enjin! You're stepping into a comprehensive ecosystem designed for building the next generation of games and applications powered by Non-Fungible Tokens

(NFTs). This page provides an overview of what Enjin offers, its key components, and the powerful capabilities you can leverage.

What is Enjin?​

Enjin is a pioneering Blockchain

platform engineered to support the dynamic activity, numerous digital items, and high performance demanded by modern games and applications. Its most distinctive feature is the native integration of NFTs at the Blockchain's protocol level. This foundational design significantly simplifies development, enhances security, and facilitates true digital ownership, making it easier than ever to create, manage, and integrate NFTs.

Understanding the Enjin Ecosystem​

Enjin is more than just a Blockchain

; it's a suite of interconnected tools and services designed to work together seamlessly:

  • Enjin Blockchain: The core of the ecosystem, Enjin Blockchain is a PoS, dual-layer chain built for scalability, security, and ease of use in game and app development. As a purpose-built Blockchain for these applications, its protocol-level NFT functionalities optimize creation, management, and transactions, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
    Learn more about Enjin Blockchain Architecture
  • The Enjin Platform: This platform is your primary gateway to the Enjin Blockchain. Its robust GraphQL API allows you to manage digital assets, interact with users, and implement Blockchain features without requiring deep Blockchain expertise.
    Explore the API Reference
  • Software Development Kits (SDKs) & Code Snippets: To accelerate your development, Enjin offers official SDKs (primarily in C# and C++). You'll also find code snippets for common actions in GraphQL, cURL, JavaScript, Node.js, and Python. These resources include comprehensive documentation and examples to streamline integration.
    Check out the SDKs page
  • Key Enjin Products:
    • Enjin Wallet: A secure, user-friendly mobile wallet for storing, managing, and trading NFTs and other digital assets from the Enjin ecosystem and beyond.
      Learn more about the Enjin Wallet
    • NFT.io: The official marketplace for the Enjin ecosystem, where users can discover, buy, sell, and trade NFTs, fostering a vibrant economy for your digital assets.
      Visit NFT.io
    • Enjin Beam: A powerful marketing tool for distributing NFTs in bulk via QR codes, links, or other methods—ideal for airdrops, rewards, and promotional campaigns.
      Discover Enjin Beam

What You Can Achieve with Enjin​

Enjin empowers you to build innovative experiences by leveraging its unique features:

  1. Create and Manage Digital Assets Securely: Easily design, Mint, and oversee your NFT Collections and individual Tokens. The Enjin Blockchain's native support for NFTs ensures inherent security, efficiency, and standardized operations for all your digital assets.
  2. Seamlessly Integrate NFTs into Games and Apps: Use the Enjin Platform API and SDKs to effortlessly embed rich NFT functionalities. Mint tokens on-demand, program asset transfers, implement freezing mechanics, retrieve Token holder information, and execute a wide array of NFT interactions with ease.
  3. Simplify User Onboarding with Managed Wallets: Lower the entry barrier for users new to cryptocurrency by managing their wallets via the Enjin Platform. Users can enjoy seamless Blockchain interactions and later choose to export their assets to their self-custody Enjin Wallet, significantly streamlining the Web2-to-Web3 transition.
    Read about Managed Wallets
  4. Enhance User Experience with Fuel Tanks: Improve the experience for users, especially those new to Web3, by subsidizing Transaction Fees using Fuel Tanks. Create and fund on-chain pools with dynamic eligibility rules to abstract away Gas fee complexities, making interactions smoother.
    Read about Fuel Tanks

Enjin Ecosystem Slack​

Join the official Enjin Ecosystem Slack community to connect with other developers and community members. It's a great place to:

  • Ask questions and get help
  • Share your projects and ideas
  • Interact directly with Atlas Development, a core contributor to Enjin

Ready to Start Building?​

This overview offers a glimpse into the Enjin ecosystem. To get hands-on and begin your development journey, our Quick Start Guide is the perfect next step.

➡️ Proceed to the Quick Start Guide