⚒️ Minting Process: Create Your First NFT
Deploy an ERC721 contract and mint unique tokens on-chain
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Minting an NFT is a 4-step process: prepare artwork, upload to storage, deploy contract, and finally mint the token.
🗺️ Interactive: Step-by-Step Guide
Click each step to see details:
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Step 1: Prepare Artwork
1-30 daysCreate or select your digital artwork
Tasks to Complete:
- →Create image/video
- →Optimize file size
- →Ensure 1:1 or 16:9 ratio
- →Test on different devices
Estimated Cost:
$0 (DIY) to $1000+ (hire artist)
Step 1 of 4
💰 Interactive: Gas Calculator
Adjust gas price to estimate minting costs:
50 gwei
10 (Slow)50 (Normal)200 (Fast)
Contract Deploy
$250
~2.5M gas (one-time)
Mint 1 NFT
$10
~100k gas per mint
Total (10 NFTs)
$350
Deploy + 10 mints
Note: Gas prices vary. Check current rates on Etherscan. L2 solutions (Polygon, Arbitrum) cost ~100x less.
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OpenSea
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Zora
100k+ creators
Creator-first, flexible royalties
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Before You Mint
- •Test thoroughly: Use testnets (Goerli, Sepolia) before mainnet
- •Verify storage: Ensure IPFS files are permanently pinned
- •Consider L2: Polygon/Arbitrum for 100x cheaper gas