# Freee.xyz: Mint NFT on Base Network By [Freee.xyz](https://paragraph.com/@freee-xyz) · 2024-08-29 --- In this guide, we are going to show you how to mint NFTs on **Base network** through [Freee.xyz](https://www.freee.xyz/). What do you need? ----------------- Before we begin, let us ensure that you have the necessary "tools" available. In order to Mint NFTs on Base network, you will need: * An Ethereum wallet with Base network setup (_Base Mainnet_), we will be showing setup on 2 wallets below: 1. Coinbase Wallet 2. MetaMask Wallet * Bridge your asset to Base Mainnet. **NOTE:** You will need to have balance of _Base Mainnet_ in your wallet for you to pay for gas fee + platform fee during mint. Setup wallet with Base network ------------------------------ ### Option 1 : Coinbase Wallet The Coinbase Wallet provides support for Base network by default. Coinbase wallet is available for following platforms: * iOS * Android * Chrome Extension * Brave Extension Head to to [Coinbase wallet official website](https://www.coinbase.com/en-sg/wallet/downloads) and follow provided download link for each platform. To use Base network with Coinbase Wallet: 1. Download and open the **Coinbase Wallet** browser extension. 2. Create a wallet or import your existing wallet, and you’re ready to go. ![Coinbase wallet](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/eb4092e94114a07d065336afcb50fb98291bfc1cd83e8acf584749fc57fb23d0.png) Coinbase wallet ### Option 2 : MetaMask Wallet _Base Mainnet_ can be added as a custom network to any EVM-compatible wallet. We will use MetaMask as an example here, choose either method below: **Method 1 : Quick Instructions (Using provided link by Basescan)** 1. Go to the Base Explorer at [basescan.org](https://basescan.org/) 2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the **Add Base Mainnet** button locate at the bottom left corner. 3. Approve adding the network in the MetaMask prompt that opens. ![Add Base Mainnet Button on basescan.org](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b8666f281f0eb9777b670f513412c1548ddedff7149b565a2591d10e835a738e.png) Add Base Mainnet Button on basescan.org **Method 2 : Manual Instructions (Add custom network in MetaMask)** 1. Open the MetaMask browser extension. 2. Open the network selection dropdown menu by clicking the dropdown button at the top-left section of the extension. 3. Click on **Add network** button. 4. On new page opened, Click **Add a network manually** at the end of available network list. 5. In the **Add a network manually** dialog that appears, enter the following information for Base Mainnet. Network Name: **Base Mainnet** RPC Endpoint: [**https://mainnet.base.org**](https://mainnet.base.org) Chain ID: **8453** Currency Symbol: **ETH** Block Explorer: [**https://base.blockscout.com**](https://base.blockscout.com) 6. Tap the **Save** button to save _Base Mainnet_ as a network. 7. You should now be able to connect to the **_Base Mainnet_** by selecting it from the network dropdown. Bridge to Base Mainnet ---------------------- Once your wallet supports the Base network, you’ll be ready to bridge assets (ETH) to the Base. 1. Go to [superbridge.app/base](https://superbridge.app/base) 2. **Connect** your wallet, select asset type and fill in amount you want to bridge over to _Base Mainnet._ 3. Click on **Deposit** button and approve the prompt from your wallet. 4. After transaction successfully processed, you can check your balance directly in your wallet. ![Bridge to Base on Superbridge.app](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a9edd04ccee2fe7169cffae78237166eb901fc39533e90298f4143b9a48e2cc7.jpg) Bridge to Base on Superbridge.app **NOTE**: [Superbrigde.app](https://superbridge.app/base) is recommended by Base official. Check out official link [here](https://bridge.base.org/deposit). **Free Mint an NFT on Freee.xyz** --------------------------------- Once your wallet is setup and you have sufficient balance, you’re ready to mint NFT on Base network on Freee. 1. First, head to [freee.xyz](https://www.freee.xyz/) find **Freee Genesis On Base** collection, an official collection by Freee which is on FREE mint OR follow this [direct link](https://www.freee.xyz/collect/base:0x175DA349305cec075cE75A3b3CFe342D395C5601). Optionally, you can mint any Base network’s NFT collection launched on Freee. 2. Select an amount and click on the **Free Mint** button. **Note:** You will be prompt with a Connect Wallet button if you haven’t connected yet. Follow wallet prompt to connect your wallet. 3. Double check on the fee breakdown displayed, confirm by click on the **Free Mint** button once again and approve wallet prompt. 4. You got your **Freee Genesis On Base** minted to your wallet! **Note:** You can view minted item by clicking on your profile gravatar at top-right corner of the page. On the drop down pop out, select **Your Profile** and minted item is reside in **Collected** section. ![Official Freee Genesis Collection by Freee.xyz](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4beade0ed134d7c9d2d106cfa3a68e9ab51e385f14067f09b2ef89006fa8324a.png) Official Freee Genesis Collection by Freee.xyz ### Wait, it’s not the end yet! For every NFT you mint on Freee, you will be rewarded **20** **Freee Diamonds**. To claim, join the Freee **Airdrop Season 1** by navigate to Airdrop page from the top menu or follow this [direct link](https://www.freee.xyz/airdrop). ![Airdrop Season 1](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a956e9387f0a21aa1a8f03767a3d123286b42c70eb37b3875c839383ba073cff.png) Airdrop Season 1 To join Freee Airdrop Season 1: 1. Get an invite code from your friend. Optionally, you can use **FREEE** as your invite code. 2. **Complete** all 4 required steps 1. Follow [@Freeexyz](https://x.com/Freeexyz) on X 2. Connect your wallet 3. Sign message in wallet (for verification purpose) 4. Join the [Freee Discord](https://discord.gg/freee) 3. You’re in. Your Freee Points from minting will automatically added into your account. ### Earn More Freee Points! You may earn more Freee Diamonds or Points by: * **Minting NFT** on Freee, each mint on Base network get you **20** **Purple Diamonds** . Freee.xyz is having **diamond boosting** for certain NFT collections for limited time. Minting those NFT will earn you extra diamonds. For example, **Freee Genesis on Base** is having **1.5X** diamond boosting now, each mint will earn you **30** Purple Diamonds instead of 20. * Share your invite code and **invite** friend to join Freee Airdrop. Each successful invite will earn you **300** Points! * Share specified **post on X** to earn **200** Freee points. * If you’re a Creator/Artist, **launch** your collections or artworks on Freee.xyz and earn **20** **Blue Diamonds** for each successful mint of your collection. ### **Check your Airdrop Ranking** Lastly, you can check your ranking in Freee Airdrop by accessing the [Leaderboard page](https://www.freee.xyz/leaderboard) from top navigation. Climb your rank for better rewards! ![Leaderboard page](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bd8f35417d850935f143398537cb72252381af177c0eb8b8845f4eab8476c6ee.jpg) Leaderboard page [Freee.xyz](https://www.freee.xyz/) is a multi-chain NFT create-and-collect-to-earn platform and currently support up to 10 different chains including Ethereum, Base, OP, Arbitrum, Blast, BNB, opBNB, Polygon, BitLayer and Scroll. For creators, we want to make it convenient to launch NFT collections. On the other hands, we are dedicated to help collectors earn from minting and collecting NFTs. LFG! --- *Originally published on [Freee.xyz](https://paragraph.com/@freee-xyz/freee-xyz-mint-nft-on-base-network)*