The goal of the article is to introduce you a little bit to NEAR token data basics. DeFi mostly involves transfer of tokens, so understanding them might just help. Standards on NEAR basically exist as guidelines to adhere to so that a preset template is maintained for common contract types and activities. These make it easier for Developers and Researchers to do what they do without delving deep into contracts. Remember these are not enforced and developers are free to deviate. However, devia...