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**ERC-165 interface**
This specification includes a function `supportsInterface` which is standardized in [ERC-165](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/881) (draft pending acceptance). So any contract MAY query your contract to see if it complies with ERC-721 and the extensions. This creates a dependency, which is a risk. However, ERC-165 is an extremely simple proposal, has implementations deployed in the wild for years and the draft meets all EIP requirements for acceptance, including [the new requirements](https://github.com/ethereum/pm/blob/master/All%20Core%20Devs%20Meetings/Meeting%2031.md#10957-decision-process-for-eips) that aren't even documented yet. The lead author of this standard is also the official champion for ERC-165.
This specification includes a function `supportsInterface` which is standardized in [ERC-165](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/881) (draft pending acceptance). So any contract MAY query your contract to see if it complies with ERC-721 and the extensions. This creates a dependency, which is a risk. However, ERC-165 is an extremely simple proposal, has implementations deployed in the wild for years and the draft meets all EIP requirements for acceptance, including [the new requirements](https://github.com/ethereum/pm/blob/master/All%20Core%20Devs%20Meetings/Meeting%2031.md#10957-decision-process-for-eips) that aren't even documented yet. The lead author of this standard is also the official champion for ERC-165. One EIP reviewer [has "ACK"ed the draft](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/881#pullrequestreview-97124296).
We chose ERC-165 over competing standard ERC-820 because of maturity. We consider ERC-165 low risk. But ERC-820, as recently as two weeks ago, [discovered a complete show-stopping flaw](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/issues/820#issuecomment-362049573). ERC-820 may be a great option, but we deem dependency on that standard an unacceptable risk at this time.