How to create an NFT

Creating an NFT on EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace is intuitive and easy. You just need to decide what the purpose and genre of your collection is, set up a crypto wallet, choose a blockchain, create a collection, and mint or drop your NFT(s).

What is an NFT?

Before we dive into the mechanics of creating an NFT, let’s review what non-fungible tokens are. An NFT (non-fungible token) is a unique digital item stored on a blockchain. NFTs can represent almost anything, from art, to memberships, to in-game items, and serve as a digital record of ownership.

NFTs operate on blockchain technology. The blockchain is basically a large, digital, public record. The most popular blockchains are distributed across many nodes (read: people’s computers), which is why you’ll hear them described as “decentralized.”

EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace is compatible with the following blockchains:

Ethereum

Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source Layer 1 blockchain with smart contract functionality. Its native cryptocurrency is Ether (ETH), and it’s the largest blockchain for NFTs.

Polygon

Polygon is an EVM-compatible Ethereum sidechain that uses the Proof-of-Stake method of validation. This means Polygon is its own blockchain, but it benefits from and is compatible with Ethereum in a few important ways. Polygon’s native token is MATIC. In 2022, Polygon pledged to go carbon neutral.

Arbitrum

Arbitrum is an EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain that was designed to help Ethereum scale. EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace is compatible with the Arbitrum chain Arbitrum One, which features rapid and inexpensive transactions and uses the Ethereum base chain for security.

Optimism

Optimism is a layer two blockchain designed to help Ethereum scale. Optimism’s EVM-equivalent architecture is designed to enable Ethereum apps to take advantage of the chain’s cheaper and faster transactions without technical barriers. The Optimism Token (OP) is used as a governance tool and it is not required to use Optimism or pay for gas fees.

Klaytn

Klaytn is an open-source, public Layer 1 blockchain focused on the metaverse, gaming, and creator economy. Klaytn’s native token is KLAY. EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace supports Kaikas, a wallet browser extension to buy and sell Klaytn NFTs.

Who can create an NFT?

Anyone can create an NFT. Your NFT can be as simple as the media itself, but it can also represent something more. For example, your NFT can simply be a piece of art, or it can be a piece of music represented by a GIF or a photograph.
Some NFTs, like the Chromie Squiggle below, are intended to serve as artwork. According to the artist, Snowfro, each Chromie Squiggle is his “personal signature as an artist, developer, and tinkerer.”
In the latter example, the NFT is the combination of the representation and the digital item it represents. An example of this is the RTFKT x Nike Air Force 1 collection. Purchasing one of the NFTs in this collection grants holders access to a physical pair of sneakers, which is redeemable through ownership of the NFT. In this case, the NFT contains beautiful artwork and also serves as access to a physical good.

What do I need to create an NFT?

In addition to the content for the NFT itself, you’ll need a crypto wallet to create and mint your NFT. “Minting” an NFT is the process of writing a digital item to the blockchain. This establishes its immutable record of authenticity and ownership. Profile picture NFTs come in various forms, ranging from static images to animated or interactive designs. They may be based on characters, take the form of animals, look like humans, or be abstract. As a creator, minting your work allows you to establish provable scarcity and verified ownership. For the first time, creators can publish limited edition digital works, whose authenticity is validated on the blockchain. Ownership is undisputed and public, allowing creators to build special communities and perks for those who hold their NFTs. Minting NFTs isn’t just for creators, however. NFT creators will often offer their community or the general public the opportunity to directly mint NFTs from their new collection. When you mint an NFT from a project, you’re the first ever owner of that NFT, since the mint is when it’s written to the blockchain. Crypto wallets are a foundational tool of web3. Your wallet acts as a private key that allows you to interact with decentralized apps, buy NFTs, and navigate the web3 universe. Each blockchain has specific wallets you can use to transact on them. For example, MetaMask is a wallet used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain. EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace is compatible with a wide variety of wallets. Next, choose a blockchain on which to mint your NFT. EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace is currently compatible with the Ethereum, Polygon, Klaytn, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Avalanche blockchains, and each of these blockchains has different gas fees associated with transactions on their networks. You can sign up and create a self-custodied wallet on the EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace website using Privy. Then, you can create your collection. This is the fun part! Decide what your collection of NFTs is all about. Is it artwork, a collection of profile pictures, sports memorabilia, membership to a group, or something else entirely? Once you decide, create your collection by naming it something unique that represents your work and describing it. You’ll also be prompted to choose a category and provide any relevant links to social media. Once your crypto wallet is set up, you’ve chosen a blockchain, and your collection has been created, you’re ready to mint your NFTs!

Why should I create my NFTs using EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace?

EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace gives creators a smooth, simple, and user-friendly creation process that allows them to create collections that help them stand out. And speaking of standing out, we believe that EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace is the best place creators can list NFTs for sale because it distributes them to the largest audience. That’s because we’re the world's first and largest digital marketplace for NFTs. At EtherealNFTs NFTs Marketplace, we pride ourselves on making the NFT creation and minting process easy, intuitive, and friendly for creators because we love seeing our marketplace grow and diversify with each new collection.