Forgot gifts? Easily create NFT! That’s how it’s done

slim! Still no gift for grandma! What to do? We have an idea: if all else fails, you can always create an NFT. Because it’s easier than you imagine. We will show you step by step how to do it. Best of all, free! Because NFTs do not have to be created on the Ethereum blockchain.

Create NFT: step by step

First you need a crypto wallet and you have to choose one of the many NFT platforms. In this guide, we have made the decision for you and have chosen OpenSea as the platform and MetaMask as the wallet.

Step 1: Create a wallet

To be able to create an NFT, you first need the MetaMask wallet. you already have it Then you can skip this step. Otherwise, you can visit the official website of MetaMask under this link. Here you can download either the desktop version or the smartphone version (iOS or Android), depending on what you prefer.

Then just click on the next steps. MetaMask will then ask you to choose a password and to be authorized to collect certain data concerning you. But you don’t have to accept the latter. Then MetaMask spits out a 24-word seed phrase for you. You should definitely write them down. Because as always in the crypto space: “Not your keys, not your coins!”. If you wrote these words, you still have access to your wallet. Even if your computer were to explode. If you work on a computer, your MetaMask wallet will now be integrated into your browser as an extension. However, if you work with your smartphone, everything stays in the app.

Step 2: Connect to OpenSea

You can now log into OpenSea with your freshly baked MetaMask wallet. To do this, follow this link and click on “Create” at the top right. If you work with your smartphone, you can also open your MetaMask directly. There you visit OpenSea in your browser.

After that, all you have to do is connect your MetaMask wallet to OpenSea.

To do this, you just have to click – as you guessed it – on the MetaMask symbol.

Step 3: Create an NFT

In order to be able to create your NFT, select the “Create” button in OpenSea. The rest is very simple. Under “Create a new item”, a button surrounded by gray will appear which you can click to download the desired file. It can be an image file, a video, an audio file or even a 3D model. OpenSea supports common formats such as JPG, PNG, MP3, MP4 and many more. The only restriction: your NFT must not exceed 100 megabytes.

Then you give your NFT a name and, if you want, select the properties you want to give it. Whether it’s size, age, skill level or something else; you can let your imagination run wild here. Under the “Unlockable Content” button, you can also add features to your NFT that will later only be visible to the owner(s) of the NFT.

All that remains is to select the blockchain on which to create your NFT. The Ethereum blockchain is selected here by default. However, if your Create NFT at no cost just select the Polygon blockchain here.

Then, you just have to click on “Create” and you’re done! You have created your own NFT.

Create your own collections and sell NFT

OpenSea also gives you the possibility to create your own collections. They are simply subfolders where you can recover your NFT. To do this, click on “My collections” in the menu and select “Create a collection”.

If you want to sell your created NFT, you can easily select it and click “Sell”. Then you enter the price you want to achieve.

Need inspiration to create your NFTs? Take a look at the BTC-ECHO NFTs. This way!

Now you know how to make an NFT for your grandma, but you lack creativity? Nevermind. With providers like PixelMe, you can just upload images of yourself, rasterize them, and then turn them into NFTs. All grandma needs is the internet and a wallet.

Merry Christmas!