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So you’ve discovered the Uptick platform and you’d like to get started creating your own NFTs?
You’re in the right place!
Keplr is the wallet of choice for the Uptick Network ecosystem. It’s how one interacts with the many different blockchains, and where you can safely send, receive and store assets.
The very first thing you need to do is install the wallet. This is a super easy thing to do, because it’s just an extension for Chrome/Firefox. etc.
Tip: Make sure to store your mnemonic seed phrase offline in a safe place.
After you’ve finished the installation (and made sure you’ve backed up your seed phrase!), you’re ready to start creating NFTs on Uptick
Now that you’ve successfully installed Keplr, you’re ready to start exploring the platform. After visiting UptickNFT.com, simply press the ‘Connect Wallet’ button in the top right to connect your wallet, enter your password, and you’re ready to go. It’s really that simple.
After you’re connected, this means you’re completely in sync with the platform and anything you do will be tied to your wallet. As long as you keep your seed phrase safe, you will always have access to your funds/NFTs.
Creating an NFT on Uptick couldn’t be easier. Press the ‘Create’ button at the top right of the screen, and you will be brought to a page with a few boxes of info you need to fill in. This is information about your NFT, things like the title, description, amount you want to sell, price. etc.
Click ‘Choose File’ to upload your file. This all depends on the type of NFT you’re creating, JPEGs, GIFs, MP4s are all currently supported, however there is a file size limit (Pics: 5MB max/Videos: 20MB max)
It is incredibly important that you double check this information before submitting your NFT for minting, because it is final. Any text you enter into the description will not be able to be changed. Please bear this in mind.
There are many ways you can sell your NFT. Some people prefer to list in an auction, where you can set the starting price and (just like eBay) users can bid on the item until a final sale agreement is reached. This is usually determined by a reserve price you set, however this is optional.
Example of an ‘Auction’ listing
Of course, you can simply list the NFT as a ‘Buy it now’ (fixed price) listing. This means users can immediately purchase at a price you’ve already determined. There is really no right or wrong choice, it’s completely up to you how you want to sell. Just think about the end result you want and choose accordingly.
Example of a ‘Fixed Price’ listing
Choosing how many ‘Editions’ simply means the amount of NFTs you would like there to be available, in circulation, for people to purchase. For example, choose ‘5’ and there will be 5/5 available in total. Choosing 1, will in-turn make this into a ‘1/1’ piece, which is a term I’m sure you’ve heard before in the NFT space. It really depends on the rarity of the piece, and how you want this to work. That’s the beauty of NFTs, it’s up to you, and you can create your own scarcity.
After you’ve made sure everything is completely accurate and correct, you can hit the ‘Submit’ button. Please note, this will not make your listing live on the marketplace for others to purchase yet, this will simply ‘Create’ and mint your NFT on the blockchain you’ve chosen. After you’ve pressed ‘Submit’ you will automatically be directed to your profile page where you can view your creations.
In your profile, you will see all of the NFTs you’ve currently minted, and on each one there will be a ‘Start Sale’ button — This is how you make your NFT go live on the market. Use with caution, because it will become immediately available for everyone to purchase.
After you’ve hit the ‘Start Sale’ button, you will be presented with 4 sales models to choose from:
Set a pre-determined price for your listing. Users will have an option to ‘Buy it now’ at the price you set. With this option, you can mint multiple editions of your NFT.
Create an ‘Auction’ for your NFT. Set a starting price and determine the length of time the auction runs. Users can bid on the item and the auction will end based on whether the reserve price has been met, or the countdown timer has ended for the auction. If the reserve price has not been met, bids will automatically be refunded, or the creator has the option to accept the lower bid and complete the sale.
Creators now have the ability to apply discounts to their listings. This could be a one off discount, or one could only allow the discount if they hold a particular NFT.
This feature allows creators to create an NFT, and only have it purchasable by users that hold a particular NFT of their choosing. If they don’t have this NFT in their wallet, the buy option will not be available. If you do own the NFT, you can purchase as you normally would.
That’s really all there is to it on the creation side.
Now, let’s dive in to the nitty gritty aspects of the NFT realm. This is going to delve a little bit deeper, talking about how you brand and present yourself, promotional tactics, and just a bit of extra info to get you well versed in the space.
It’s important to think about how you want to brand and portray yourself as a creator. This can be down to the finer details such as the name you choose (is it generic, not really anything to do with what you’re creating?) or is it a well thought out and clever username that’s easy to share and people will connect with more?
Set up a banner and a profile photo, trying to adhere to a similar art style. This is important for continuity, it displays a level of professionalism that is evident throughout the space. There is so much competition, the market is quite saturated, so it’s important you make yourself stand out in a neat, presentable and unique way.
Provide the user with as much info as possible.
Write a short bio/description talking about your NFTs.
Have links to your other platforms readily available, this let’s the user authenticate you and gives them a little peace of mind.
Some artists like to include a time-lapsed video of their work being created. This provides an even better level of authenticity to the profile. Definitely something to consider if you have the ability to do so.
This is a product you’re trying to sell. Your Uptick profile is your store-front. Your NFTs are your product, and everything about the way you present this will affect (in some degree) the way a customer perceives you. Be cognizant of this fact.
It’s simply not enough these days to mint an NFT and hope the market finds you. For every NFT you mint, there are countless other artists trying to do the same. If you’re not really putting in the work and actively pushing your pieces on platforms like Twitter (making sure to utilize hashtags that apply to your NFT!) Discord and Telegram… it’s going to be harder to attract sales. You might get lucky, but it’s best to follow this as a general rule of thumb.
If you’re sharing your work on Twitter, try to format it so it’s clear and concise and users (NFT buyers) know exactly what you’re offering. Back to the store-front analogy, this is your advertisement, so make it punchy, clear to read and with all the info you need. Example:
‘Purple Gaze’ by Hindrhasha
Edition: 1/1
Price: 500 IRIS
Purchase link:
See how much clearer that is to the consumer? Rather than just sending a link out with no discernible information. Also, please try to include a photo of your NFT in the tweet.
Giveaways
Another form of promotion is a giveaway. For example, create 25 NFTs and list them for free (by entering 0.00 in the price field on the Creation page) and offer this to the #NFTCommunity. That’s 25 new users with your NFT in their collection. Maybe they will pay attention to your next drop. It gets your name out there and displays your willingness to interact with the community.
Be consistent. Be consistent. Be consistent.
Did I mention be consistent?
This is also important, don’t be afraid of annoying people, if you want people to see your work, you must put it out there. Don’t spam like a madman, but feel free to join threads on Twitter and share your work, or post in Discord channels and Reddit threads for promotion. There are countless avenues, but you should be trying to do this on a regular basis. Slowly but surely people will take notice and you start to grow a following. Don’t be a ghost, talk to your fans and communicate about what you’re trying to do as an artist.
A good way to add value to your project is by creating differing levels of rarity (this applies to pieces that are part of a ‘Collection’) — for example, if you have a design that is fairly simple, but recognisable, this is the base of your collection. Adding different elements to the drawing are known as ‘traits’ — be creative and think of different ways you can morph your creations into something more special.
For (Non Collection) pieces, try not to mint an NFT with 500 editions. Again, it’s completely up to you… but it kind of goes against the notion of scarcity for NFTs, does it really need to have 500 copies? Why is it now special? Users would much prefer to own something that has perhaps only 5/5 minted in total, or even better... a 1/1 piece.
Going one step further, think about how you can create utility for your collectors in the long-term.
This is a slightly trickier topic to discuss. It’s obviously completely up to the individual how they want to price their NFTs, but one should be very careful about over-pricing to begin with. Take a look at what others are pricing theirs at, then adjust accordingly. You don’t want to undersell yourself, but inflating your prices to a very high level when you don’t have much of a reputation yet is a recipe for slow sales. This is highly dependent on your work though, some people may have success with higher prices. For the larger majority, perhaps think about it a little deeper and adjust accordingly.
If you start slightly lower, it becomes more accessible and you can build a following with more users (which means more people sharing your work) and in turn, this will create value and you can gradually increase the price. People won’t mind this, because you’ve done it in a sensible fashion, and not just immediately listed for the highest price you can think of.
If the piece is special to you, of course you can list it at a higher price, but just be a bit cautious when you’re starting out. And following on from the above rarity point, you can of course price accordingly depending on the scarcity.
It can probably be tempting to mint everything you’ve ever created all at once, but sometimes quality is more important than quantity. Before you mint, think about whether this piece is deserving of the price tag you’re going to attach to it. Is it something that you want out in the world forever? If someone purchases it, there’s no removing it. It’s out there for good.
Put some consideration into the pieces you mint and try to share your best work.
Bonus Tips
On Uptick, there is a completely free ‘Burn’ option. This gives users the chance to destroy their NFT and take it out of circulation permanently. A great feature if you’ve made a typo in your description, or perhaps you’ve just changed your mind and don’t want to sell anymore.
Press this icon and you will be brought to the following page where you can view all the info on your NFT sale:
Follow the steps in this article, take note of the points made and you’ll be well on your way to initiating your first sale ✅
Uptick NFT is the world’s first decentralized full-featured mobile NFT app, now with web version, based on the commercial-grade NFT infrastructure of Uptick Network. It safely and conveniently manages users’ digital NFT assets, supports the independent issuance, purchase, transfer, resale, and cross-chain transfer and interoperability of users’ NFT assets, focusing on the pan-entertainment and life service industry, forming a new creative economy for the Web 3.0 era.
So you’ve discovered the Uptick platform and you’d like to get started creating your own NFTs?
You’re in the right place!
Keplr is the wallet of choice for the Uptick Network ecosystem. It’s how one interacts with the many different blockchains, and where you can safely send, receive and store assets.
The very first thing you need to do is install the wallet. This is a super easy thing to do, because it’s just an extension for Chrome/Firefox. etc.
Tip: Make sure to store your mnemonic seed phrase offline in a safe place.
After you’ve finished the installation (and made sure you’ve backed up your seed phrase!), you’re ready to start creating NFTs on Uptick
Now that you’ve successfully installed Keplr, you’re ready to start exploring the platform. After visiting UptickNFT.com, simply press the ‘Connect Wallet’ button in the top right to connect your wallet, enter your password, and you’re ready to go. It’s really that simple.
After you’re connected, this means you’re completely in sync with the platform and anything you do will be tied to your wallet. As long as you keep your seed phrase safe, you will always have access to your funds/NFTs.
Creating an NFT on Uptick couldn’t be easier. Press the ‘Create’ button at the top right of the screen, and you will be brought to a page with a few boxes of info you need to fill in. This is information about your NFT, things like the title, description, amount you want to sell, price. etc.
Click ‘Choose File’ to upload your file. This all depends on the type of NFT you’re creating, JPEGs, GIFs, MP4s are all currently supported, however there is a file size limit (Pics: 5MB max/Videos: 20MB max)
It is incredibly important that you double check this information before submitting your NFT for minting, because it is final. Any text you enter into the description will not be able to be changed. Please bear this in mind.
There are many ways you can sell your NFT. Some people prefer to list in an auction, where you can set the starting price and (just like eBay) users can bid on the item until a final sale agreement is reached. This is usually determined by a reserve price you set, however this is optional.
Example of an ‘Auction’ listing
Of course, you can simply list the NFT as a ‘Buy it now’ (fixed price) listing. This means users can immediately purchase at a price you’ve already determined. There is really no right or wrong choice, it’s completely up to you how you want to sell. Just think about the end result you want and choose accordingly.
Example of a ‘Fixed Price’ listing
Choosing how many ‘Editions’ simply means the amount of NFTs you would like there to be available, in circulation, for people to purchase. For example, choose ‘5’ and there will be 5/5 available in total. Choosing 1, will in-turn make this into a ‘1/1’ piece, which is a term I’m sure you’ve heard before in the NFT space. It really depends on the rarity of the piece, and how you want this to work. That’s the beauty of NFTs, it’s up to you, and you can create your own scarcity.
After you’ve made sure everything is completely accurate and correct, you can hit the ‘Submit’ button. Please note, this will not make your listing live on the marketplace for others to purchase yet, this will simply ‘Create’ and mint your NFT on the blockchain you’ve chosen. After you’ve pressed ‘Submit’ you will automatically be directed to your profile page where you can view your creations.
In your profile, you will see all of the NFTs you’ve currently minted, and on each one there will be a ‘Start Sale’ button — This is how you make your NFT go live on the market. Use with caution, because it will become immediately available for everyone to purchase.
After you’ve hit the ‘Start Sale’ button, you will be presented with 4 sales models to choose from:
Set a pre-determined price for your listing. Users will have an option to ‘Buy it now’ at the price you set. With this option, you can mint multiple editions of your NFT.
Create an ‘Auction’ for your NFT. Set a starting price and determine the length of time the auction runs. Users can bid on the item and the auction will end based on whether the reserve price has been met, or the countdown timer has ended for the auction. If the reserve price has not been met, bids will automatically be refunded, or the creator has the option to accept the lower bid and complete the sale.
Creators now have the ability to apply discounts to their listings. This could be a one off discount, or one could only allow the discount if they hold a particular NFT.
This feature allows creators to create an NFT, and only have it purchasable by users that hold a particular NFT of their choosing. If they don’t have this NFT in their wallet, the buy option will not be available. If you do own the NFT, you can purchase as you normally would.
That’s really all there is to it on the creation side.
Now, let’s dive in to the nitty gritty aspects of the NFT realm. This is going to delve a little bit deeper, talking about how you brand and present yourself, promotional tactics, and just a bit of extra info to get you well versed in the space.
It’s important to think about how you want to brand and portray yourself as a creator. This can be down to the finer details such as the name you choose (is it generic, not really anything to do with what you’re creating?) or is it a well thought out and clever username that’s easy to share and people will connect with more?
Set up a banner and a profile photo, trying to adhere to a similar art style. This is important for continuity, it displays a level of professionalism that is evident throughout the space. There is so much competition, the market is quite saturated, so it’s important you make yourself stand out in a neat, presentable and unique way.
Provide the user with as much info as possible.
Write a short bio/description talking about your NFTs.
Have links to your other platforms readily available, this let’s the user authenticate you and gives them a little peace of mind.
Some artists like to include a time-lapsed video of their work being created. This provides an even better level of authenticity to the profile. Definitely something to consider if you have the ability to do so.
This is a product you’re trying to sell. Your Uptick profile is your store-front. Your NFTs are your product, and everything about the way you present this will affect (in some degree) the way a customer perceives you. Be cognizant of this fact.
It’s simply not enough these days to mint an NFT and hope the market finds you. For every NFT you mint, there are countless other artists trying to do the same. If you’re not really putting in the work and actively pushing your pieces on platforms like Twitter (making sure to utilize hashtags that apply to your NFT!) Discord and Telegram… it’s going to be harder to attract sales. You might get lucky, but it’s best to follow this as a general rule of thumb.
If you’re sharing your work on Twitter, try to format it so it’s clear and concise and users (NFT buyers) know exactly what you’re offering. Back to the store-front analogy, this is your advertisement, so make it punchy, clear to read and with all the info you need. Example:
‘Purple Gaze’ by Hindrhasha
Edition: 1/1
Price: 500 IRIS
Purchase link:
See how much clearer that is to the consumer? Rather than just sending a link out with no discernible information. Also, please try to include a photo of your NFT in the tweet.
Giveaways
Another form of promotion is a giveaway. For example, create 25 NFTs and list them for free (by entering 0.00 in the price field on the Creation page) and offer this to the #NFTCommunity. That’s 25 new users with your NFT in their collection. Maybe they will pay attention to your next drop. It gets your name out there and displays your willingness to interact with the community.
Be consistent. Be consistent. Be consistent.
Did I mention be consistent?
This is also important, don’t be afraid of annoying people, if you want people to see your work, you must put it out there. Don’t spam like a madman, but feel free to join threads on Twitter and share your work, or post in Discord channels and Reddit threads for promotion. There are countless avenues, but you should be trying to do this on a regular basis. Slowly but surely people will take notice and you start to grow a following. Don’t be a ghost, talk to your fans and communicate about what you’re trying to do as an artist.
A good way to add value to your project is by creating differing levels of rarity (this applies to pieces that are part of a ‘Collection’) — for example, if you have a design that is fairly simple, but recognisable, this is the base of your collection. Adding different elements to the drawing are known as ‘traits’ — be creative and think of different ways you can morph your creations into something more special.
For (Non Collection) pieces, try not to mint an NFT with 500 editions. Again, it’s completely up to you… but it kind of goes against the notion of scarcity for NFTs, does it really need to have 500 copies? Why is it now special? Users would much prefer to own something that has perhaps only 5/5 minted in total, or even better... a 1/1 piece.
Going one step further, think about how you can create utility for your collectors in the long-term.
This is a slightly trickier topic to discuss. It’s obviously completely up to the individual how they want to price their NFTs, but one should be very careful about over-pricing to begin with. Take a look at what others are pricing theirs at, then adjust accordingly. You don’t want to undersell yourself, but inflating your prices to a very high level when you don’t have much of a reputation yet is a recipe for slow sales. This is highly dependent on your work though, some people may have success with higher prices. For the larger majority, perhaps think about it a little deeper and adjust accordingly.
If you start slightly lower, it becomes more accessible and you can build a following with more users (which means more people sharing your work) and in turn, this will create value and you can gradually increase the price. People won’t mind this, because you’ve done it in a sensible fashion, and not just immediately listed for the highest price you can think of.
If the piece is special to you, of course you can list it at a higher price, but just be a bit cautious when you’re starting out. And following on from the above rarity point, you can of course price accordingly depending on the scarcity.
It can probably be tempting to mint everything you’ve ever created all at once, but sometimes quality is more important than quantity. Before you mint, think about whether this piece is deserving of the price tag you’re going to attach to it. Is it something that you want out in the world forever? If someone purchases it, there’s no removing it. It’s out there for good.
Put some consideration into the pieces you mint and try to share your best work.
Bonus Tips
On Uptick, there is a completely free ‘Burn’ option. This gives users the chance to destroy their NFT and take it out of circulation permanently. A great feature if you’ve made a typo in your description, or perhaps you’ve just changed your mind and don’t want to sell anymore.
Press this icon and you will be brought to the following page where you can view all the info on your NFT sale:
Follow the steps in this article, take note of the points made and you’ll be well on your way to initiating your first sale ✅
Uptick NFT is the world’s first decentralized full-featured mobile NFT app, now with web version, based on the commercial-grade NFT infrastructure of Uptick Network. It safely and conveniently manages users’ digital NFT assets, supports the independent issuance, purchase, transfer, resale, and cross-chain transfer and interoperability of users’ NFT assets, focusing on the pan-entertainment and life service industry, forming a new creative economy for the Web 3.0 era.
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