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NFT marketplaces consolidate around enforceable royalty standards

After two years of a race to zero, the largest venues have agreed on a shared standard that makes creator fees enforceable at the contract level.

By Marcus Feld · Markets editor · Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min read

NFT marketplaces consolidate around enforceable royalty standards

The largest NFT venues have converged on a shared royalty standard that enforces creator fees at the contract level rather than relying on marketplace policy.

The shift follows two years of competitive fee-cutting that eroded creator revenue across the sector.

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