Minting and Trading NFTs: How to Create Your Own NFT
Knowledge Popularization Lesson 34
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I have a friend who studies art, and she wants to sell some of her own artworks on the NFT platform. However, she doesn't know how to operate it, so I am writing this tutorial in hopes of helping her.
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1. What is NFT?
NFT is the "unique ID card" of the digital world, each has a unique code, such as digital paintings and game skins, proving you are the sole owner.
2. Four Steps to Mint
🔸 Choose a platform: OpenSea (multi-chain support) or Magic Eden (Solana chain, low fees).
🔸 Prepare a wallet: MetaMask (Ethereum/Polygon) or Phantom (Solana), save the mnemonic phrase, transfer a small amount of the corresponding token.
🔸 Upload to Mint: Choose Polygon/Solana chain (low cost), upload the file, click "Mint."
🔸 Set for Sale: Pricing + royalties (5%-10%), wait for buyers to place an order after it is listed.
3. Trading Tips
Real-name authentication (KYC), large transactions need to explain the source of funds.
Use Polygon/Solana chain to save on fees, choose "lazy minting" to let buyers pay the fees.
4. Safety Tips
Only enter the platform from the official website, beware of phishing links.
Never disclose the mnemonic phrase, it is recommended to use a hardware wallet.
