Table of Contents

What is an NFT? 5
How do NFTs work? 6
What does it mean to ‘Mint’ an NFT? 8
What is an NFT Collection? 10
What is Opensea? 11
OpenSea Categories 13
What are NFTs used for? 18
What gives an NFT its value? 19
How do I buy an NFT? 22
What are fixed-price listings & auctions? 35
What is an NFT Marketplace & what are the most popular? 38
What are the different blockchains for NFTS? 39
How do I avoid scams when purchasing NFTs? 40
Who is buying NFTs? 42
What are gas fees? 46
How do I store an NFT I own? 49
What is an NFT Wallet & why do I need it? 50
Can I protect my NFT with a Cold Storage Wallet? 53
How can I flip an NFT for a profit? 54
5 Rules we use to find KILLER NFT Projects 55
Scouting for your first NFT 58
What is the ‘Floor Price’ of an NFT Collection? 65
BONUS CONTENT: Creating An NFT Project From Scratch! 66
How do I upload my NFT Project to an NFT Marketplace? 68
How do I display my NFT Collection? 69
How do I safelist my NFT collections? 70
How do I get my account verified? (blue tick) 71
How can I Mass Generate thousands of unique NFTs
Automatically? 72
5 Keys to a Successful NFT Project Launch 73
How can I improve my discoverability? 76
How to Create a Discord Server 77
How to run a successful Giveaway to grow your Discord
Server 82
What does it take to earn $100k from NFT art? 88
Passive income from NFTs 91
Are there any other networks that are gas-free? 92
9 NFT Projects which went viral & made millions in sales! 93
What is an NFT?
NFT stands for non-fungible token. Fungibility is defined
simply as “the ability of an item to be replaced with
another identical item”. To understand what this means,
simply think of most of the things you own. Your phone,
your laptop, your chair. Anything you could go and sell on
eBay falls under the category of non-fungible items.

NFTs are digital tokens that are stored on the blockchain

in the form of a ‘smart contract’. These tokens can be
used to represent ownership of many things, including art,
videos, music, domain names, virtual experiences, and
even real-world objects.

A unique digital signature is used when an NFT is placed

onto the blockchain. This means that only one signature
can be the sole owner of any single NFT. This makes
every NFT unique.
How do NFTs work?
NFTs are bought and sold with cryptocurrency through a
marketplace. The majority of NFTs are stored in smart
contracts on the Ethereum blockchain using the ‘ERC-721’
standard. Ethereum is a long standing cryptocurrency,
second to that of Bitcoin.

The Ethereum Blockchain is a decentralised public ledger

that stores and verifies details of all transactions on its
network. When you buy or sell an NFT using Ethereum,
the blockchain keeps track of its current owner, as well as
all previous owners.

By being decentralised, NFTs on the blockchain are not

stored on any one server. The record of ownership of all
NFTs are stored on many servers and computers
throughout the world, referred to as ‘nodes’. This makes
counterfeiting practically impossible.
How are NFTs different
from Cryptocurrencies?
NFTs and cryptocurrencies go hand-in-hand, but they are
not the same thing. While NFTs are basically stored on the
same blockchains as certain cryptocurrencies, the
difference is that the currencies are fungible. You can
swap one Ethereum for another Ethereum and the value
would be the same.
NFTs are different because each individual NFT has a
unique digital signature on the blockchain. Because of
this, each NFT is one-of-a-kind and can have an entirely
different value.
What does it mean to
‘Mint’ an NFT?
Minting usually refers to the process of uniquely publishing
a digital artwork or collectible on the blockchain for the first
time, making it purchasable.

Technically, the minting of an NFT does not have to occur

when it is listed for sale for the first time.

Because of the fees involved in minting, artists often use a

process called ‘Lazy Minting’.

When an artwork is listed for sale using this method, it is

not actually minted until it is purchased. The buyer then
pays the associated ‘GAS’ fee for minting it to their own
wallet.
What are NFT Royalties &
how do they benefit the
artist or creator?
NFT Royalties are automatic payouts that the author
created to be made from the sales on the secondary
market.

Each time a transaction for an NFT is made, the smart

contract makes sure that a predetermined cut of the profits
goes to the artist or creator.

5-10% is considered the standard when it comes to

royalties, though it is entirely up to the creator.

This new way to distribute royalties fairly and automatically

provides great benefit to artists and creators, who usually
only profit from the first sale of their art.
What is an NFT
Collection?
An NFT collection is simply a group of NFTs within a
particular project.

You can view Top-Ranking NFT Collections on Opensea

and CoinMarketCap using the links below:

● Opensea NFT Rankings

● CoinMarketCap NFT Collections
What is Opensea?
OpenSea.io is the first and largest peer-to-peer
marketplace for crypto-goods (like an eBay for crypto
assets), which include collectibles, gaming items, and
other virtual goods backed by the blockchain. On
OpenSea, anyone can buy or sell these items through the
use of smart contracts.

OpenSea.io does a great job at providing consumers with

metric information about NFT collections. They provide
information such as the confidence scores, the creation
date, offers, and volume of sales. This helps consumers to
make informed decisions when purchasing NFTs.
Below is an example of an NFT listing on Opensea.
A price history is displayed under the current highest offer,
along with a list of previous offers and their timestamps.
OpenSea Categories
On the OpenSea marketplace the main categories of
collections include:
Art

Music
Domain Names

Virtual Worlds
Trading Cards

Sports
Utility

Collectibles
Currently, some of the most viral NFTs collections fall
under the collectible category. Some examples that I’m
sure you’ve already heard of include, Bored Ape Yacht
Club, CryptoPunks, Meebits, and Pudgy Penguins
“Bored Ape Yacht Club” is a collectible collection. The
collection consists of various digitally drawn apes. The
majority of them share mainly the same foundational
features but attributes like background color, clothing,
facial expressions, style, text, etc all vary to create a full
collection.
What are NFTs used for?
All artists can easily display & monetize their work.

● Artists can directly sell their work as an NFT to a

consumer and make a profit.

● Royalties can be included, meaning each time their

NFT is sold the artist can receive a certain percentage
of whatever price the consumer decides to re-sell it
for. Royalties are paid to the original artist each time
the NFT is moved from consumer to consumer. If their
art were sold traditionally, secondary payments would
not occur making NFTs particularly beneficial for
artists.

● NFTs maintain ownership through the blockchain.

● Less reliance on traditional art galleries and auctions.

What gives an NFT its
value?
There are a ton of reasons to buy NFTs.

1. Unique - Each NFT is unique, it's the only one of its

kind. You cannot make another NFT that is the same
token number on the same smart contract. Meaning there
will only ever be one of that token. This is verified by the
blockchain and can be seen by anyone.
2. Copyright - Your NFT might come with copyright if
you are using Mintable.app. If the seller chooses to do so -
it means that it's on the blockchain that the owner of that
token would have complete commercial copyright to use
that image and asset.

3. Rare - Since they are unique and cannot be copied,

they are rare. Most of the time, there are very few NFTs
from an artist or seller - very rarely do they have 1000s of
NFTs. Therefore, you can safely assume you would be
one of the few people in the world that owns a collectible
item that can be resold.

4. Collectible - These NFTs/items are collectible. You

can hold onto them, and their value will only go up in price
since there are little ways to dilute the collection. Buying
them to resell them can earn you thousands of dollars.
There are plenty of people who do it everyday and earn a
living from it.
5. Downloadable - If on Mintable.app, only the current
owner of the NFT can download the file attached to it.
Making it unlockable to the owner. If your NFT has
something like, game assets, music, a PDF, or more
locked inside it, you might want to buy the NFT just to
download that song/PDF/etc.

6. Immutable - No one can change the metadata on the

token, no one can remove your image, or the name of the
token, etc. This means it will never change, it will never be
removed, it cannot be taken down off the blockchain. This
is what gives it so much value and collectibility

7. Forever - NFTs are forever. Because the data doesn't

change, and because the blockchain is forever, you will
always have that token if you buy it. You can always resell
that token if you want. It's like buying a bar of gold - you
own it, and you can do with it what you want.

8. Resellable - You can always resell your NFT. You

SHOULD resell your NFT and trade it. You can make
some serious cash trading NFTs. Some NFTs have gone
for 20,000 USD + when the original buyer only bought it
for a few thousand dollars. Making them over 15,000 USD
in a short time in ONE trade!

Simply put… NFTs are valuable!

How do I buy an NFT?
You can buy NFTs off any existing NFT marketplace, most
NFTs are sold on the Ethereum blockchain hence you’ll
need some Ethereum in order to purchase an NFT. The
first thing you should do is purchase Ethereum on any
cryptocurrency exchange such as Coinbase, Binance, or
Gemini and send it to any crypto wallet (MetaMask is
recommended).
Connect your MetaMask wallet to OpenSea or any NFT
marketplace. Once you’ve funded your account, start
searching the market!

Once you’ve selected the NFT you want to purchase click

“Buy Now” and follow the prompts in your wallet. When
the transaction is complete, the NFT will be transferred to
your wallet.

Step 1: Set up your MetaMask Wallet

1. Head to the Metamask Website using your chrome

browser and click ‘Install for Chrome’.
2. Add MetaMask as a Chrome extension

3. After MetaMask is installed. Click on ‘Get Started’ to

create your wallet.
4. If this is your first time using MetaMask, click
‘Create a Wallet’.

4. Follow the prompts and create a password

5. Memorise & Safety store secret backup phrase

- Make sure you keep this safe. ‘Backup', or ‘Seed’

phrases can be used to restore access to your wallet.
No one will have access to this backup phrase except
for you. Even MetaMask themselve cannot retrieve it
for you if it is lost, so be sure to keep it written down
somewhere so that you won’t lose it.

- Important Note: Your backup phrase can provide

access to the entire funds of your wallet. No platform
will ever ask you for your phrase. No matter the
circumstance, DO NOT share your backup phrase
with anyone!
Step 2: Buy or transfer Ethereum

Now that you have created your MetaMask Wallet, it is

time to deposit some crypto.

1. Open the MetaMask extension from your extensions

toolbar, and click ‘Buy’.
2. A ‘Deposit Ether’ popup will appear. To add balance
using a credit card, click ‘Continue to Wyre’.
3. You’ll then be taken to the payment page for Wyre.
Here you can Convert any currency into Ethereum.
Choose your desired amount, enter your credit card,
then click ‘Next’.

Important Note: Make sure that you DO NOT change the

wallet address field, as it will be autofilled with your
MetaMask Wallet address.
Step 3: Set up OpenSea.io account

1. Head over to Opensea.io and click on ‘My Profile’.

2. On the next page, choose MetaMask to login.

Step 4: Buy your first NFT

1. Go on OpenSea and search any NFT (e.g.

CyberKongz)

2. Click on the NFT you would like to purchase

3. Once you have found the NFT you want to
purchase, click ‘Buy now’.

4. Review total, then click ‘Confirm Checkout’.

5. Review the gas fee

6. Confirm the transaction

7. And you’re done! You can now click ‘In Wallet’ to
view the NFT you just purchased.

To view the NFT click on “In Wallet” on the left of the page.
If the NFT isn’t visible keep in mind that there could be a
slight delay due to processing time.
What are fixed-price
listings & auctions?
When you’re searching for an NFT to buy, there are two
ways the NFT will be listed. One way is through a fixed
price, this is where the creator will set a price that’s not
subject to bargaining.

The second way to sell NFTs is through an auction. When

a creator has uploaded their NFT as an auction the
consumer is then able to make an offer. There are two
ways a creator can sell their NFT through an auction.

The first way is to sell to the highest bidder, offer a price,

and the consumer that bids the highest amount will be
eligible to purchase the NFT.
Under this approach, an automatic transaction will occur if
the price goes above one ETH and if the price finished
below 1 ETH, it’s up to the seller to accept the highest
offer. The seller is under no obligation to complete the
transaction.

You can also set the NFT a reserve price and if the seller
doesn’t receive any bids equivalent to or greater than this
price, the auction will end without this sale.

They can’t reserve a price lower than one ETH as

OpenSea covers the gas fees and the seller can choose to
accept a bid lower than the reserve price at any time, but
the seller will be responsible for the gas fee associated.

Once the auction begins, the reserve price is unable

to be changed.

NFTs posted for auction are only available for a certain

amount of time, if a consumer bids within the last ten
minutes of the auction, it’ll automatically extend for
another ten minutes. Cancellations of the top bid will also
cause an extension.

In most cases there’s also a minimum bidding

requirement, on OpenSea bids must be at least 5% higher
than the previous bid and it must also be in the same
payment token (wrapped ETH or DAI).
The second way an auctioned NFT can be sold is with
declining price, this is where the price of the NFT will fall
until a consumer purchases. The consumer can buy the
NFT at any time within the listed currency or make an
offer.

If the NFT is part of an “unsafelisted collection”, which is

an NFT that hasn’t been reviewed by the platform’s user
safety team. The consumer will be instructed to view the
collection details prior to purchasing.
What is an NFT
Marketplace & what are
the most popular?
An NFT marketplace is anywhere that allows the buying
and selling of NFTs.

Some popular examples include:

● OpenSea
● Rarible
● Nifty Gateway
● Axie Marketplace
● and so many more.
What are the different
blockchains for NFTS?
NFTs are commonly on the Ethereum blockchain but can
also be on other networks too, such as Solana, Polkadot,
and Avalanche.

OpenSea specifically supports the Ethereum blockchain

where Ethereum is used to pay transaction fees. Polygon
is another blockchain that provides secure and instant
transactions with various Ethereum currencies (ETH,
USDC, & DAI).

You can think of Ethereum and Polygon as sibling

blockchains as the currencies are similar with some slight
differences.

With Polygon a consumer can create and sell NFTs with

no transaction fees. (gas-free marketplace) There are a lot
of different blockchains available for NFTs and each
network has differing transaction fees, market caps, rates
of transition between accounts, etc.
How do I avoid scams
when purchasing NFTs?
When you’re browsing a marketplace like OpenSea it’s
vital that you know how to stay safe while doing so. Here
are some tips

1. Get support via official channels, if you have any

questions or inquiries only use official channels and
when asking questions to the broader community, be
cautious
2. Never share your recovery phrases with anyone! This
is provided to you when you first create an OpenSea
account. It represents the single piece of data that is
used to generate your account.

3. When downloading a wallet, ensure it’s an official one.

Get the link from the provider’s official website

4. Never click on unknown links and avoid cold emails or

files from strangers, stay vigilant when browsing and
interacting with others on social media

5. Never use the same password across multiple

accounts

6. Enable two-factor authentication and avoid SMS

two-factor authentication as it’s vulnerable to attacks

7. To protect your wallet use a crypto hardware wallet,

this adds an additional layer of security for your NFTs
and funds

8. Limit smart contract approvals, if you’re using

MetaMask regularly review your spending limit when
approving transactions

9. Before purchasing an NFT, conduct preliminary

research to ensure the viability of the NFT
Who is buying NFTs?
NFTs are definitely starting to rise in popularity.

Specifically with artists, gamers, and brands across the

spectrum of culture.

Celebrities like Logan Paul spent over 150k on two NFTs,

Jake Paul created his own NFT collection called “The
Future Of Boxing”.
Large designer companies are starting to implement NFTs
into their business.

For example, Coca-Cola, Asics, NBA, Taco Bell, and even

Louis Vuitton recently launched a unique video game
embedded with NFTs.

NFTs are an attractive revenue stream for brands, as

shown by all the big brands joining the NFT community.
Famous Coca Cola NFT Project

NFTs have proved their capabilities as effective tools for

tokenization of real-world and digital assets with a better
assurance of value.
NFTs are accessible to everyone! So why not have a go at
investing or creating NFTs?

Louis Vuitton jumping on board

with NFT’s
What are gas fees?
Essentially gas fees are similar to transaction fees
within the Ethereum blockchain.

When you make any form of transaction such as

transferring crypto to another wallet or purchasing an NFT,
you’ll need enough ETH in your wallet to also account for
the associated gas fees.

On OpenSea there are three different types of gas fees,

one-time, recurring, and gas-free.
But keep in mind that gas prices fluctuate due to network
congestion. Before confirming a transaction it’s
recommended that you check websites like
https://ethgasstation.info.

You can take advantage of price fluctuations by waiting for

transaction fees to be lower.

One-time fees
- The first time you trade on OpenSea you’ll have to
pay an account registration fee or an account
initialisation fee before you can begin listing on
Ethereum. After you pay this fee you be allowed to
trade between your wallet and OpenSea as well as
transfer NFTs when a sale occurs

- The first time you use any cryptocurrency for the first
time, you’ll need to pay an approval fee

- The first time you list an auction you’ll also need to

pay a one-time fee to approve WETH for trading

- Contract approval, if the NFT you’re listing was

minted through a custom NFT contract you’ll need to
pay an approval fee that authorised transactions.
Recurring fees
This fee occurs on Ethereum every time you:

- Accept an offer
- Transfer an NFT
- Purchase an NFT
- Delete a listed NFT
- Cancel a bid
- Convert cryptocurrencies
- Freezing your metadata, means your item will be
safely stored forever. This is where you permanently
lock and store it on decentralised file storage allowing
data such as item name, media, description,
properties, levels, and stats to be accessible for
others to view

Gas-free
- Minting a new NFT, due to the “collection manager”
you are able to create NFTs for free!
- Opening a collection
- Listing an NFT as fixed price & auction
- Reduce the price of an NFT you’ve listed
How do I store an NFT I
own?
On OpenSea whether you’re a creator or a collector, the
platform allows you to customise your profile however you
want.

When you purchase an NFT it will immediately transfer

over to your Opensea account.

When people click on your profile the NFTs that you’ve

collected will be displayed.
What is an NFT Wallet &
why do I need it?
A Crypto wallet like MetaMask stores your crypto and the
location of your assets on the blockchain. It’s a gateway to
blockchain applications as it equips you with the tools
needed to buy, store, and swap NFTs. In order to purchase
or create NFTs you’ll need a crypto wallet to store your
crypto and process transactions on the Ethereum
blockchain.
OpenSea is a platform for the sole purpose of interacting
with the blockchain, it doesn’t store your NFTs or take
possession of your assets. OpenSea is where the peer to
peer exchanges of NFTs occur; thus, you’ll need a wallet
as it’s a compulsory tool to translate your actions into
transactions on the blockchain.

All crypto wallets have differing

features, so here are some tips to
help you find the ideal NFT wallet.
- User-friendliness, NFTs are already a complicated
concept so it’s recommended that you pick a wallet
that doesn’t have a complicated user interface.
Hence, choose the wallets that offer ease of setup
and usability

- Cross-chain Compatibility, the main block-chain for

NFTs is Ethereum so most wallets are likely to be
compatible with the Ethereum blockchain. However, if
you wish to purchase or sell NFTs on other networks
you’ll need a wallet that has cross-chain compatibility.
(the features of different networks are explained later
in the course)
 - Multiple Device Support, it’ll be helpful if your wallet
supports multiple devices

Some good wallets that’ll help you

get started:
- MetaMask (recommended)
- Coinbase Wallet
- AlphaWallet
- Enjin
- Trust Wallet
Can I protect my NFT with
a Cold Storage Wallet?
Yes. If you plan to hold onto your NFTs for a long time, it
can be a good idea to protect them with a hardware wallet.

Hardware wallets are much safer than standard crypto

wallets because a hacker would require physical access to
the device in order to take your crypto assets.

A great example of a hardware wallet that can protect your

NFTs is the Ledger Nano.
How can I flip an NFT for a
profit?
The way many people are making money with NFTs is by
‘flipping’ them. This simply means to purchase an NFT at
a low price, and sell it for a higher price sometime in the
future.

While there is no way to guarantee any particular project

will go up in price, there are a few things to consider
before jumping in and making your first NFT purchase.
5 Rules we use to find
KILLER NFT Projects
There are 5 main things to consider when picking NFT
projects.

1.The Community
When picking an NFT project, you want to make sure
it has an active community with a future vision or
roadmap. Always make sure to check the project’s
engagement on Discord and Twitter. A good NFT
project will have an active community and won’t be
flooded with fake comments or spam.
2.The Brand
When investing in NFTs, you are investing in the
brand behind them. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs
cannot be sold instantaneously. They are less ‘liquid’
because you must find a buyer that is willing to
purchase the NFT from you on a marketplace.
Liquidity can become an issue if the creator or team
behind the project does not have long term plans to
keep the brand alive.

3. The Vision
Tying into the previous point, when choosing an NFT
project to invest in, it is important to buy into one that
you believe has a future. It is important to know that
the team is committed to the project for the long term,
rather than trying to make a quick buck. To determine
this, look for a project roadmap. The vision should be
unique and mapped out over years, not months.

4.Limited Mints
If a project has a limited number of available mints, it
is much more likely to hold value.
If a project limits their mints in a collection, there will
be less available on the market, creating scarcity and
increasing the value.
5.The Product
When you are purchasing an NFT, it is important to
look at it from the perspective of the value it brings as
the core product. The value can be in two forms,
either tangible or intangible.

An example of tangible value is exclusive access to

events or airdrops. Intangible value can be in the form
of the art itself or the association with the community
or brand.
Scouting for your first
NFT
● NFTs are an asset and are collectible. The value of
the NFT will fluctuate as it’s based on forces of
demand. But if the value of the NFT were to increase,
you would be able to sell the NFT for a profit.

● There’s no pattern analysis or rule to determine which

NFTs will increase in value however, looking at the
trading history, the creator of the NFT, price histories,
previous sales, transfers, and identifying trends can
all be helpful towards picking which NFT to invest in

The best platform to use is “rarity.tools” to assist with

deciding which NFTs to invest in. “rarity.tools” ranks art
and NFTs in terms of their rarity to help you determine the
NFT’s value. Which will help you to make buying decisions
and comparisons between different collections and
projects.

A rarity score is derived from the NFT’s attributes, these

vary between different NFTs, but attributes refer to aspects
like clothing, style, facial expression, background, text, etc.
Rarity.tools also has ranking systems where they compare
NFTs in terms of the volume of Ethereum traded as well as
community votes. The filtering system provided also
allows you to choose specifically which traits or type of
NFT you’re looking to invest in with ease.

Keep in mind that the rarity of an NFT should not be the

only factor you take into account when deciding which
NFT to invest in! Different NFTs have their own unique
aesthetics or trait combinations that cannot be accounted
for with a rarity score thus, it’s recommended that you
consider additional factors as well.
When you first enter the site click on “upcoming”, this will
provide you with information regarding soon to launch
projects.

This will help you immensely when you’re scouting for

which NFTs to purchase as you’ll be able to buy them at
their floor price while also having the ability to contact
others pumping the NFT via their linked social medias
shown on rarity.
Another great tool you can use when hunting for upcoming
NFT projects is Icy.tools

Icy.tools allows you to find new trending NFT collections

and filter them by time, floor price, volume, and sales.
If you click the ‘Discover’ tab, you’ll also be able to see the
‘Top Mints’ that are being bought up in real time.

This allows you to see exactly what is trending right now,

as well as the percentage of ‘Unique Minters’. If the
percentage of unique minters is high, it means that more
people are buying NFTs from these collections, rather than
a small number of whales buying up NFTs from the same
collection.
A Tip: Check Their Discord! With NFTs the main thing
you want to be looking out for is it’s popularity! if their
Discord and followers grow, it is a great sign that the
collection has potential.

Discord is an incredibly popular voice, video, and text chat

platform that got its start in the gaming community, but has
since expanded to much more. Discord servers have
become incredibly important for NFT communities to
gather and thrive in. It is essentially the mothership that
houses the NFT project’s community. For this reason, you
should ALWAYS join the Discord server of any NFT project
that you are considering getting into.
After joining the project’s Discord server and verifying that
you are a human, take a look at the side panel for a
#General chat and enter it.

The general chat is simply where members of the Discord

server go for general discussions about the project.

If the group has a large number of members and a very

active chat, it is an extremely good sign for the potential
success of the project.
What is the ‘Floor Price’ of
an NFT Collection?
When you click on a collection initially it shows some
metric information, such as a floor price. A floor price is
the lowest price an NFT from that collection has been sold
for. This is always updated in real-time.

Viewing the floor price and comparing it to the price

changes for the NFTs is also an effective method to
determine whether you should invest in an NFT. If the floor
price increases this means that demand for that
collection/project is increasing.
BONUS CONTENT:
Creating An NFT Project
From Scratch!
How do I come up with my own NFT Project from
scratch?

Don’t worry we have you covered! Follow the guide

below. There are so many different ways you can create
your own NFTs!
You can hand draw your NFTs or
combine images using software
like:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Ibis paint x
- Sketchbook
- Any drawing or creative app

If you’re using photoshop or Illustrator one approach you

could take would be to firstly draw the base for example:
draw a cat and use the same drawing of the cat but
combine it with different overlays of clothing, background
colours, speech bubbles, etc.

This allows you to have a variety of NFTs with different

attributes. Get creative with it!
How do I upload my NFT
Project to an NFT
Marketplace?
Once you’ve got any digital asset or file you would like to
upload as an NFT click create & add new item:

- Drag the digital file into “drop file”, on OpenSea the

maximum size of 40MB
- Configure your logos, social media links, and display
settings
After you’ve uploaded your file, named it, and added your
social links go ahead and click create and you’ve created
your NFT! (Details on how pricing works is explained
earlier in the guide).

How do I display my NFT

Collection?
Click create (top right of your screen) and make a
collection .

After you click make a collection, OpenSea will prompt you

to name the collection, insert a logo image, a featured
image, a banner image, a description, a category, the
percentage fee from a royalty, the blockchain you want the
collection to be on, and the display theme.
After you’ve opened your collection, you can begin adding
your NFTs into the collection!

How do I safelist my NFT

collections?
Getting your NFT collections safelisted can make a huge
difference to your account as it builds consumer
confidence. Collections on OpenSea are eligible for
safelisting after making their first sale.

Wash trading and attempts to artificially manufacture

trading volume can be easily detected and will not result in
safelisting.

If you’re unsure of what wash trading is, it’s essentially a

form of market manipulation where an investor or
consumer will buy and sell the same financial instruments
in order to create misleading activity.

One tip to speed up the waitlisting process would be to

include any social links or logos to your collections!
How do I get my account
verified? (blue tick)
An account or collection is considered verified if a blue
checkmark is present. A checkmark cannot be explicitly
requested for however, OpenSea does regular scans and
checks for accounts and collections.

Just like any other social media platform a blue checkmark

is appointed to those who are at risk of impersonation.
(public figure) In order to be considered for a public figure
verification, you must have at least 50,000 followers on
Instagram or Twitter.

Collection verifications are for collections created by

high-profile public figures or organisations. If not, the
collection must reach a trading volume of 100 ETH or
more as well as having all assets revealed to be eligible
for review. To prevent consumers from misinterpreting
collections OpenSea doesn’t verify spin-off, homage, or
remix collections.
How can I Mass Generate
thousands of unique NFTs
Automatically?
Usually, to generate NFTs, people use software to run a
script that auto generates and compiles thousands of
unique variations of art, based on multiple graphical layers
that can be made with the above mentioned tools.

Thankfully, there is a powerful tool available online at

https://nft-generator.art/

Using this tool allows you to bypass all the complex scripts
and software that developers use to generate NFT
projects.
4 Keys to a
Successful NFT
Project Launch
1. Planning
Before you launch your NFT project, it is critical that
you plan it out in depth beforehand. The questions
you should be asking yourself are:

● What is the project? Are they trading cards,

collectible characters, unique artworks?

● When is the project dropping? Timing is important

when it comes to NFTs. You want to prime your
audience and ensure they are excited and ready
for when your project drops.

● Where is the project dropping? Opensea is

recommended as it is the easiest and most
user-friendly platform to release a project on. It is
also extremely trusted in the community.
2. Story
There are so many projects flooding the market that
are just images or videos. In order to stand out, it is
important to create a unique story for your project that
will excite collectors.

3. Make it exclusive
The most successful projects have caps on the
number of NFTs that are created. By having a fixed
amount available for sale, it allows the NFTs a much
higher chance to hold value. Some examples of these
are:

● CryptoPunks -10,000 unique characters

● Meebits - 20,000 unique 3D characters
● Bored Apes Club - 10,000 characters
● VeeFriends - 10,255 tokens with unique utility
4. Marketing
By far, the most important part to getting your NFT
project off the ground is the marketing. The best way
to market your NFT project is through social media
and influencers. Here you will want to make sure you
create profiles on Discord, Twitter, and Instagram.

● Reach out to Influencers on Instagram &

Twitter.
Most influencers have a loyal community that
follows them and trusts their recommendations
and opinions. Ideally, the audience should be
already exposed to crypto and understand how to
purchase NFTs.

● Run a Giveaway
Organising a giveaway of an NFT from an
upcoming collection is a super popular practice in
the NFT space. By running a giveaway, you can
very quickly grow your social channels and build
a community around your project.

For example, “everyone who wants to participate

must follow on Instagram & Twitter, and join the
Discord server.”
 ● Build Hype in advance
Most NFT projects aim to start building hype at
least 10 days before the drop. By actively
promoting your NFT project and releasing details
of your project little by little, you can build an
active and excited community.

How can I improve my

discoverability?
Regardless of a verification status, all projects have the
potential to be successful. Here are some tips to improve
discoverability!

- Original content: try to not to use google images,

image-filtered remixes, or art you didn’t create

- Make use of social media to market your NFTs

- Set reasonable prices

- Add social media links, detailed descriptions, and a

high-quality banner
How to Create a Discord
Server
First, what are Discord Servers? Servers are essentially
different community spaces hosted on the platform.

Servers are created based on specific interests or hobbies

that the joining members have in common. In our case, we
will be using this to house our NFT community.
Click ‘Add a server’, and when the prompt window pops
up, click “Create My Own” and then Discord will take you
through a series of prompts to help you get set up. Make
sure to set your server as a ‘Club or Community’, this will
make it public.

Once you’ve done that, Discord will ask you to customize

your new server with a name and a picture icon. This is
how people will come to know and recognize your
community.
Once you’ve chosen a picture and a name, Click “Create.”

Congratulations, you’ve now created your own Discord

server! Note that once created, your new server will be
empty.
In order to start, you’ll need to create some “text channels”
for people to talk in.

Within each server exist “channels” where members can

gather to communicate via text or voice. Basically, if
joining a server is like joining an online club, starting a
channel is like starting a conversation with your club
members.

Click on your server name at the top of the screen and

then choose “Create Category.” You will then need to enter
a category name. Once created, your new category will
appear on the left hand side of the screen.
From there, click on the + button next to your category
name to create a new channel. Decide whether you want
your channel to be text or voice, and then give it a name.

Your new channel will then appear on the left hand side
underneath its corresponding category. Note that you can
create your categories first, and then your channels or vice
versa. Once your categories are created, simply drag and
drop channels under categories to organize them as you
like.

Discord Bots

Especially for larger servers, it’s always a great idea to

implement bots to automate specific tasks and functions.
With hundreds or thousands of members in a Discord
server, it would be overwhelming for one or even several
human team members to manage the community. By
using Discord bots, you are able to make sure that your
server runs smoothly at all times.

Below is a great resource that shows the fundamental bots

for Discord to help you manage your server.

22 Discord Bots That Will Keep Your Server Hopping

https://influencermarketinghub.com/discord-bots/
How to run a successful
Giveaway to grow your
Discord Server
Growing your discord server is what most people seem to
focus on when it comes to NFT projects, and for good
reason. The incredible advantage that Discord has to offer
is that it is basically a chat messenger. And its feed is
independent of any algorithm.

Discord lists each message chronologically. And no one

will lose an announcement.

So, whether to announce an update, launch a collection or

send an event invite, you can drop it in the dedicated
channel.

Organizing a Giveaway of an NFT that makes part of an

upcoming collection is a popular practice in the NFT
community.
First of all, get Invite Tracker Bot.
https://invite-tracker.com/

It’s a great way to know where all your joins are coming
from. You can also use it to make people want to invite
other people who they know to your server for some type
of reward.

Use it to run an NFT Giveaway

To start creating a giveaway, simply click the big blue

button. This will make another menu pop up...
At first glance, it might look like a lot of very complicated
stuff, but it’s actually quite simple.

The Invite Tracker site has full documentation of the entire

process, but the main considerations are expanded below.
Set your Prize Name and Winner Amount.

Prize Name is nothing more than what you want to call

your giveaway. It’s recommended you include the prize of
the giveaway in the name. Winner Amount is where you
insert how many winners you want for your giveaway.

Invite Tracker will select out the specified amount of

winners when the giveaway ends.
For our giveaway, we will name it "Invite Tracker Premium"
and set it to choose 2 winners.

Set the Giveaway End Date

The first box under End Date is where you configure what
day you want the giveaway to end. The format, as shown
in the box, is dd/mm/yyyy. You can also click the little
calendar icon on the right side of the box to display an
interactive calendar which you can use to choose the day
you want the giveaway to end.
The second box is where you configure at what time you
want the giveaway to end. It uses a 24-hour clock format.
You can also click the little clock icon on the right side of
the box to display an interactive time selector which you
can use to choose the time you want the giveaway to end.
Fill out the rest of the required fields.

After hitting the blue button at the bottom of the page

named Create giveaway the giveaway will be made in the
configured channel.

People in your server will then be able to join your

giveaway, inviting people to your server and growing it
exponentially!
Present your server properly

Many people claim that they understand branding yet they

don’t do anything about it and see it as unimportant. They
just write a paragraph along with their discord.gg link.
Then a week later they ask why ‘nobody’ is joining their
server.

Presentation is a huge part of advertising, making your

server aesthetically pleasing or at least branded and
seemingly unique.

When you create your server, make sure you:

- Have a well designed banner.

- Have at least a few points for why people should join.
(along with incentives!)
- Have a server link which people can join through.
- Make it clear what your project is about.

Learn from other servers.

To keep up with the competition you need to join those

other servers and keep up with what they are doing. Don't
directly copy things from other servers, but instead take
inspiration from it.
What does it take to earn
$100k from NFT art?
Insights from crunching the data. Amazing post I found on
Twitter by @Nifty_Table and below were his Top 5
Findings.
1. The most popular artistic medium amongst the $100k
club is Animated 2D with 31.2% of creators using this
format. 2D art without animation is a close second at
28.6%, followed by Animated 3D at 24.7% and static 3D at
15.6%.

2. More than half of the artists in the $100K club sell on

more than one platform, the average being two.
SuperRare was the most popular amongst the sample
group followed closely by MakersPlace.

3. The median average sale price of NFTS by artists in

the $100k club is 1.033 ETH ($1,835.69 as of today).

4. The average number of artworks sold by NFT the

artists in the sample group is 114.

5. How big of an audience do you need to build to make

$100k as an NFT Artist? The answer isn't as large as
you'd think. Artists in the $100k club who use twitter have
a median audience size of 2,032. Also, having a larger
audience did not necessarily mean that artists could
achieve a higher sales price per NFT.
Summing it up
As the plot below shows, having a significantly bigger
audience did not have a proportionate effect on average
sales price.

Artists with smaller and perhaps more engaged audiences

earned just as much, if not more, from each NFT as their
more popular counterparts.
Passive income from
NFTs
Most NFTs on the market hold their value in their art or
their scarcity. On the other hand, some NFTs can provide
holders with passive income in the form of dividends.

The best example of this is the CyberKongz Genesis

NFTs. Ownership of one of the first thousand Genesis
Kongz gives users 10 $BANANA tokens a day for the next
10 years.

These tokens can then be used to interact with the

CyberKongz channels, or sold for a hefty profit on
exchanges.
Are there any other networks
that are gas-free?
OpenSea allows consumers to trade NFTs across multiple
blockchains. The polygon marketplace is a blockchain that
allows you to create and sell NFTs without any gas fees
associated. To post on the polygon market switch the
blockchain from Ethereum to Polygon. Polygon supports
ETH, DAI, and USDC. Once you’ve set up your collection
under the Polygon blockchain you’re all set and can begin
minting gas-free!

Another benefit of Polygon is that you can create

semi-fungible items. This increases the supply of your
NFT therefore, increasing the number of copies minted.
Also suggesting that your NFT can be owned by multiple
wallets.
9 NFT Projects which
went viral and made
millions in sales!

Here is some inspiration for you to see

to fire your motivation levels up!
9. Axie Infinity Virtual Game “Genesis”
Estate ($1,500,000)

Axie Infinity is a game on the Ethereum platform that

involves buying and raising fantasy creatures called Axies,
and it's perhaps not all that dissimilar when compared to
other popular fantasy video games. Earlier this February, a
virtual property seller ended up selling an estate from the
game at $1.5 million dollars.

The seller, known simply as "Danny," announced this

transaction on Twitter as follows: "This is the largest digital
land sale ever recorded on the blockchain," while
congratulating the new owner Flying Falcon.
8. CryptoPunk #6965 - 800 ETH
($1,540,000)

Each CryptoPunk character bears its own distinct visual

aesthetic. Interestingly, #6965 happens to be one of the
Ape CryptoPunks, much like #4156. While Apes aren't
exactly common, there are some rarer CryptoPunk
collections out there and this sold at a high price according
to NFTS Street.

This particular CryptoPunk wears a greyish fedora instead

of a blue bandana. Otherwise, the facial characteristics
look quite similar to all of the other CryptoPunks in the Ape
collection.
7. The Best I Could Do
($1,650,000)

Another NFT created by a fairly well-known individual, The

Best I Could Do was developed by Rick and Morty
co-creator Justin Roiland and sold for well over one million
dollars according to NFTS Street. Rick and Morty is one of
the most beloved and oft-quoted modern cartoon series,
and the creator's influence was bound to have an impact
on his NFT listing.

A strange, almost alien riff on the popular animated series

The Simpsons, The Best I Could Do is a doodle that
features characters from the show all bearing what appear
to be udders on their stomachs. It's esoteric, to be sure,
but it'll certainly appeal to fans of Roiland's other works.
6. The First Twitter Tweet
($2,900,000)

Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey also tweeted the

first tweet on the microblogging platform in 2006, a short
text that read "just setting up my twttr." Even though the
tweet will continue existing on Twitter, the tweet was sold
as an NFT to Sina Estav, CEO of Bridge Oracle for $2.9
million NFTS Street reported. Estav would get the NFT as
"signed and verified by the creator."

The 2.9 million raised were later given in charity to the

organization GiveDirectly which specializes in providing
financial resources to the poor and its COVID-19 relief
programs in Africa.
5. Doge - 1696.9 ETH
($4,000,000)

For newcomers and those not familiar with the

ever-evolving crypto industry, the concept of an NFT often
seems like a strange one, and the fact that buyers are
allegedly paying as much as four million dollars for a
meme doesn't help the situation.

There are plenty of things most don't know about

Cryptocurrency, but, given how prevalent they are
becoming, it may be worth learning the ins and outs of
crypto.
Sold in early June 2021 and reported on by NBCNews,
auction winner pleaserdao placed a bid of 1,696.9 ETH,
which is an incredible amount of cryptocurrency to spend
on anything, let alone a picture of one of the internet's
most well-known memes.

4. Crossroads
($6,600,000)

The digital artist Mike Winkelmann A.K.A. Beeple has

created several dystopian art pieces mocking American
presidential candidates like Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton,
and Bernie Sanders, though his Crossroads piece is
perhaps his most well-known.
Crossroads features a giant baby that seems to resemble
Trump as his body is graffitied with remarks like "Loser." A
blue-colored bird, symbolizing Twitter, perches upon the
figure's shoulder as a clown emoji fills the speech bubble
above it. Depicting the outcome of the 2020 Presidential
election, Crossroads was sold recently via Nifty Gateway.

3. CryptoPunk #7804
4,200 ETH ($7,570,000)

CryptoPunk #7804's rarity comes from the fact that it is

one of the only 9 Alien CryptoPunks by Larva Labs. Apart
from the usual CryptoPunks, the rare ones include Aliens,
Apes, and Zombies.
The Alien sports three accessories: a pair of small shades,
a smoking pipe with a few clouds of smoke rising out of it,
and a front-facing cap. The sale took place around the
same time as CryptoPunk #3100 that overtook #7804's
sale by $10,000.

2. CryptoPunk #3100
4.200 ETH ($7,580,00)

In the same vein as CryptoPunk #7804, the most

expensive CryptoPunk is also one of the 9 Alien Punks.

It sports a blue-greenish skin tone which somewhat

represents the oft-picked-on cephalopod Squidward from
SpongeBob Squarepants.
The Alien also wears a blue-and-white headband, though
nearly 406 of the 10,000 characters possess these. Sold
on March 11, 2021, the Punk started its journey from $76
in a 2017 bid, continuing to be priced at 2 million and
eventually its current price of $7.58 million.

1. Everydays - The First 5000 Days

($69,000,000)

In its first-ever digital art auction, the auction house

Christie's sold a massive compilation of artworks by
Beeple for a record-breaking sum of 69 million. Beeple
has been making artworks every day since May 2007, not
missing a single day.
As per Artnet, Beeple happens to be the "third most
expensive living artist" in terms of auction prices, following
the likes of Jeff Koons and David Hockney.

Get your feet wet!

Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you enjoyed
this guide. Always make sure to apply the strategies
outlined when hunting for new NFT projects in the
Metaverse.

Remember, there is no magic bullet to choosing winning

NFT projects. Always do your own research and never
spend more than you can afford to lose. Patience is a
virtue when it comes to any kind of investment.

Invest into solid NFT Projects, take chances and enjoy

the profits!