Testing the Handling of NFTs with Off-Chain Metadata (IPFS)

Many NFTs store their metadata and images on decentralized storage like IPFS. This test checks MetaMask’s ability to resolve and display these assets correctly. The test requires an NFT whose metadata is stored on IPFS. The user must navigate to the NFTs tab and ensure the NFT in question loads its image and attributes properly. The app must be able to resolve the IPFS gateway link stored in the token’s contract. This might involve using a default IPFS gateway or one specified in the user’s settings. The test is successful if the NFT’s image, name, and properties are displayed accurately and in a timely manner. Failure to resolve this data would result in a broken image icon and missing information, significantly degrading the user experience for NFT collectors. Support for various metadata standards is an ongoing effort, detailed in update notes on metamask.