# Self-hosted NFT Metadata At Old Rock, we self-host our metadata and image assets instead of relying on traditional decentralized storage solutions like IPFS. The self-hosted approach delivers multiple benefits: **Full Control Over Assets** * Enable real-time updates across marketplaces and applications, facilitating dynamic features like NFT burns in *Stonebound Souls* * Support the provision of tailored NFT asset versions for different use cases, such as smaller or non-animated versions for games **Enhanced Performance** * Achieve faster loading speeds across platforms like Amplify and secondary marketplaces. * Deliver superior rendering for high-quality imagery. **Future-Proofing and Flexibility** * Eliminate reliance on third-party services for long-term adaptability and sustainability. * Support seamless updates for continuous innovation. **Improved User Experience** By self-hosting our NFT metadata, Old Rock delivers enhanced user experiences with faster, high-quality interactions while laying the groundwork for dynamic NFTs. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.oldrocknft.com/technology/self-hosted-nft-metadata.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.