NFT Minting Guide
How to register your photo, painting, or digital illustration as an NFT (non-fungible token) by minting it —
turning it into a unique digital asset on a blockchain.
1️⃣ Pick a Blockchain
Choose where you want your NFT to live. Popular options:
- Ethereum (most common, but high fees)
- Polygon (cheaper, eco-friendlier)
- Solana (fast and cheap)
- Tezos (popular with artists)
👉 Note: Each blockchain has its own NFT marketplaces and wallet requirements.
2️⃣ Set Up a Crypto Wallet
You'll need a crypto wallet to:
- Connect to NFT platforms
- Pay transaction fees ("gas fees")
- Receive money if you sell
Popular wallets:
- MetaMask (for Ethereum/Polygon)
- Phantom (for Solana)
- Temple (for Tezos)
⚡ Important: Make sure you save your seed phrase somewhere
safe!
3️⃣ Fund Your Wallet
You need some crypto to pay minting fees:
- ETH for Ethereum
- MATIC for Polygon
- SOL for Solana
- XTZ for Tezos
You can buy crypto on exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, etc., and transfer it to your wallet.
4️⃣ Choose an NFT Marketplace
Pick a platform where you can mint NFTs. Examples:
- OpenSea (Ethereum/Polygon)
- Magic Eden (Solana)
- Objkt (Tezos)
Each platform will guide you through the upload and minting process.
5️⃣ Mint Your NFT
On the marketplace:
- Connect your wallet
- Click "Create" or "Mint"
- Upload your artwork (photo, painting, illustration)
- Fill in details: name, description, properties (if any)
- Choose if it's a single edition (1/1) or multiple copies
- Pay the minting fee
Once minted, your artwork will be officially registered on the blockchain!
6️⃣ Optional: List for Sale
If you want to sell it:
- Set a price (fixed, auction, etc.)
- Confirm listing
- Pay a small listing fee if required
Pro Tip:
Some platforms offer lazy minting = no upfront minting fee; the NFT is minted only when
someone buys it.
Protect your files! Uploading high-res images might risk unauthorized downloads. Sometimes artists upload
lower-res versions and deliver high-res separately after purchase.