What Makes NFT Marketplaces Truly Multi-Chain?

[Ashley Bennet]

A lot of platforms today claim to be “multi-chain,” but what actually defines a truly multi-chain NFT marketplace? Is it just about supporting multiple wallets or listing tokens from different blockchains? Not quite. A genuinely multi-chain platform allows users to mint, list, trade, and manage NFTs natively across multiple chains, without needing to switch platforms or rely on external bridges. It also means handling royalties, metadata, and smart contracts in a chain-agnostic way, offering a seamless experience across networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and others.

In fact, this is a big focus for multi-chain NFT marketplace development, where the goal is to create a platform that functions smoothly across various blockchains. Some platforms even go a step further with cross-chain listing or asset migration features. As builders and users, it's important to ask whether these platforms truly multi-chain in function, or just in branding. Would love to hear what others look for when evaluating “multi-chain” claims.