Definition and scope
Understanding XRPL NFT IDs and Taxon Fields addresses a distinct part of non-fungible tokens. Decode the issuer, flags, transfer fee, taxon, and sequence information represented in an NFT ID.
XRPL NFTs are protocol-native ledger objects rather than smart-contract records. This collection follows an NFToken from its identifier and mint settings through custody, offers, transfers, brokered sales, royalties, storage pages, and destruction. An on-ledger token records protocol ownership and identifiers; off-ledger media, licensing, authenticity, and marketplace claims require separate evidence.
How it works
NFTokenID deterministically encodes flags, transfer fee, issuer, taxon, and sequence-derived information. The protocol scrambles the taxon during ID construction, while applications can decode the identifier for indexing and validation.
- NFTokenID: verify this field, object, or component against the cited protocol documentation.
- NFTokenTaxon: verify this field, object, or component against the cited protocol documentation.
- TransferFee: verify this field, object, or component against the cited protocol documentation.
- Issuer: verify this field, object, or component against the cited protocol documentation.
- Sequence: verify this field, object, or component against the cited protocol documentation.
Practical example and checks
An indexer decodes an NFTokenID, compares issuer and transfer fee with the intended collection policy, and uses the ID—not a mutable URI—as the token's ledger identifier.
For production use, preserve the exact signed or queried data, record the network and validated ledger reference, and compare the result with the current primary documentation before changing off-ledger state.
Open the related live demo or evidence lab →Limits, risks, and common confusion
A shared taxon does not prove collection authenticity, and decoded flags do not validate media claims. Collection membership requires an explicit issuer and policy model.
An on-ledger token records protocol ownership and identifiers; off-ledger media, licensing, authenticity, and marketplace claims require separate evidence.
Current network status
Enabled on XRPL Mainnet. NonFungibleTokensV1_1 was enabled on XRPL Mainnet in feature responses from both official public servers at review time. Client and service support can still vary.
Status reviewed 2026-08-23. Amendment-dependent behavior must be rechecked against the network's live feature state before operational use.