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What are NFT Royalties and How Do They Help Creators?
The NFT revolution, in many ways, paved the way for a new generation of artists and creators. Using digital assets stored on the public distributed ledger to gain ownership and expression of art resulted in a revolution. With the immense…
Published Mar 18, 2024
What is a Split Contract?
In the Web3 arena, non-fungible tokens have carved a niche for themselves. From Beeple Art to CrytoKitties and Bored Apes Yacht Club (BAYC), all gained so much attention worldwide that the idea of rising to fame and earning huge money…
Published Mar 11, 2024
What is NFT token gating?
Non-fungible tokens, known as NFTs, have created a revolution. With the ability to portray any form of art, music, objects, collectibles, or others as NFTs on the blockchain, the complete idea of ownership and expression has gained a new significance….
Published Mar 4, 2024
Real estate NFTs
Non-fungible tokens, NFTs, have deeply impacted various domains. In real estate, NFTs have carved their niche by offering some very unique benefits. In this article, we delve into real estate NFTs, their benefits, and more. Let's get started. What are…
Published Aug 17, 2023
Do you know who created NFTs?
Well, we all feel mesmerized upon hearing the term, \"Non-fungible tokens\", commonly known as NFTs. Why not? They have introduced us to newer ways of life, decentralization, play-to-earn games, ownership, and more. By the way, has all this…
Published Jul 27, 2023
Top 10 NFT Projects
NFT is no longer a buzzword. In recent times, it has garnered a lot of attention from audiences far and wide. NFT projects operate in multiple spaces, gaming, real estate, sports, and more. There are countless upcoming NFT projects….
Published Jul 20, 2023
Create NFT with Photoshop
Non-fungible tokens, NFTs, took the world by storm. Essentially, these are digital assets that are unique and can be stored on a blockchain network. While NFTs could be anything, collectibles, images, music, tweets, etc., the form of NFT that…
Published Jun 29, 2023
NFT Smart Contract
NFTs, primarily reside on the Ethereum blockchain and are executed using the smart contracts functionality. Smart contracts are pre-defined agreements automatically executed when certain conditions are met. In simple technical language, smart contracts are programmable if-else statements that make t
Published Jun 14, 2023
The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) – A Remarkable NFT
NFTs date back to the time when in 2014, digital artist Kevin McCoy minted the first NFT art named Quantum on the Namecoin blockchain. After that, thousands of NFTs were minted on Ethereum and other blockchains. In 2021, the NFTs…
Published May 15, 2023
Exploring the 5 Best NFT Wallets!
NFTs are the in-thing. And they are here to stay. That said, there's tremendous growth in the number of creators and collectors. This makes the need for safe storage of NFTs, a mandate, which leads us to NFT wallets. If…
Published Apr 16, 2023
What makes an NFT valuable?
With the crypto space exploding as never before, more companies, creators, and businesses are tapping their potential to seek opportunities. Particularly, the arena of online gaming is coming up with exuberant ideas. Developers are looking for newer ways to innovate,…
Published Apr 8, 2023
Why do people buy NFTs?
While there are myriad reasons for people to buy NFTs, the primary ones are, investment and pleasure. Some people buy them to meet their passion by collecting memorabilia of artists or musicians they adore. Others consider NFTs as a…
Published Apr 2, 2023
Learn Everything About NFTs and Tokens
This section covers the essentials of NFTs, from how minting works to choosing the right wallet and storage solution. Whether you are just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, these guides give you a practical foundation.
Understand how NFTs actually work
An NFT is a unique digital token stored on a blockchain that proves ownership of a specific asset. Understanding the technology behind it helps you make smarter decisions when creating or collecting them.
Minting, wallets, and storage explained
Minting turns a digital file into an on-chain token, but you also need a secure wallet and reliable storage to protect your assets long-term. Knowing your options, like IPFS or Arweave, directly affects the permanence of your NFT.
From idea to a full NFT project
Launching an NFT project involves more than just artwork, it requires planning, community building, and the right technical setup. A structured checklist helps you avoid common mistakes before and after launch.
Frequently asked
Do I need coding skills to create and mint an NFT?
No, modern no-code platforms like iMintify allow you to create, mint, and launch NFTs without writing a single line of code. The process is designed to be accessible to creators with any level of technical experience.
What is the difference between minting and buying an NFT?
Minting is the process of creating a new NFT on the blockchain for the first time, while buying means acquiring an NFT that already exists on the market. Minting gives you the original token, often at a lower cost than secondary market prices.
Which storage option is best for NFTs, IPFS or Arweave?
IPFS is widely used and cost-effective, but files can disappear if they are no longer pinned by any node. Arweave offers permanent, one-time-fee storage, making it the stronger choice if long-term availability is a priority.