1 Getting Started

Connect Your Wallet

Before you can mint or view NFTs, you need to connect your crypto wallet:

  1. Click the "Connect MetaMask" button in the top right corner
  2. Select your wallet provider (MetaMask is recommended)
  3. Choose your account and approve the connection
  4. Ensure you're connected to Base Network (Chain ID: 8453)
Note: You'll need some ETH in your wallet to pay for minting fees and gas costs.
Warning: Never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone. This DApp will never ask for this information.

2 Minting NFTs

Upload Your Image

To create an on-chain NFT:

  1. Go to the "Mint NFT" tab
  2. Click "Upload Image" and select your image file (JPG, PNG, GIF supported)
  3. Choose your output format (JPEG recommended for smaller size)
  4. Adjust JPEG quality if needed (80 is recommended)
Image Size Warning: Larger images will cost significantly more gas to store on-chain. We recommend resizing to 256x256 or smaller.

Resize Your Image

After uploading:

  1. Click either "Resize to 128x128" or "Resize to 256x256"
  2. Wait for the image to process (usually takes a few seconds)
  3. Review the resized image and file size information
  4. Download the resized image if you want a copy
Tip: The original file remains unchanged - you're creating a new resized version for on-chain storage.

Complete NFT Details

Finalize your NFT before minting:

  1. Enter a name for your NFT (required)
  2. Add a description (optional but recommended)
  3. Choose payment method: ETH or DappUse tokens
  4. Review the estimated minting cost
  5. Click "Mint NFT on Base Network"
Important: Once minted, your NFT and its image data will be permanently stored on the blockchain. You cannot edit or delete it later.

3 Viewing Your NFTs

View Your Collection

To see NFTs in your wallet:

  1. Go to the "My NFTs" tab
  2. Your NFTs will automatically load if your wallet is connected
  3. Click on any NFT to view details (not implemented in current version)
Note: It may take a few seconds to load your NFTs depending on network conditions.

View Any NFT

To view any NFT by its token URI or ID:

  1. Go to the "View NFT" tab
  2. Enter either the token ID (number) or full token URI
  3. Click "View NFT"
  4. The NFT image and metadata will display
  5. Click "Download Image" to save a copy

4 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Wallet not connecting: Make sure you have MetaMask or another Web3 wallet installed
  • Wrong network: Switch to Base Network (Chain ID: 8453)
  • Transaction failing: Try increasing gas limit or wait for less network congestion
  • Image not loading: Check if the image format is supported (JPG, PNG, GIF)
  • No NFTs showing: Ensure you're using the correct wallet address

Best Practices

  • Always test with a small image first to estimate gas costs
  • Double-check all NFT details before minting
  • Keep a record of your token IDs and transaction hashes
  • Mint during periods of low network congestion for lower fees
  • Consider the environmental impact of on-chain storage
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