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+> Note: Zora's ERC-721 Media contracts rely on the ModuleManager interface and should be deployed via the Zora Creator Factory.
 # Zora Protocol
 
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+# Base Builder Notes on Zora Protocol
+
+Zora’s approach to minting and marketplace logic makes it easy to turn ideas into onchain objects.  
+From a Base builder’s view, the strongest part is how cleanly contracts compose with app-layer UX.
+
+## What helps builders
+- Clear separation of minting logic and marketplace interactions
+- Good onchain event structure for indexing and analytics
+- Documentation that points to reference deployments
+
+## Small suggestions
+1) A minimal “Base-ready” deployment walkthrough (testnet + mainnet) with exact RPC and verify steps.  
+2) A short section on best practices for metadata pinning and URL fallbacks.  
+3) One example contract that demonstrates primary mint → secondary trade → royalty observation end-to-end on **Base**.
+
+**Why this matters**  
+The faster someone can ship a working mint on Base, the faster culture compounds.  
+Small docs/examples remove hesitation and get more creators onchain.