
How to Buy, Sell & Mint NFTs
NFT & Metaverse Deep Dive
Step-by-Step Guide to Owning NFTs
1️⃣ Choose an NFT Marketplace
Platforms where you can buy and sell NFTs:
OpenSea (Largest NFT marketplace, supports Ethereum, Polygon, Solana)
Blur (Popular for pro traders & flipping NFTs)
Magic Eden (Best for Solana-based NFTs)
Rarible (Multi-chain NFT marketplace with creator-friendly tools)
2️⃣ Set Up a Crypto Wallet
To buy NFTs, you’ll need a crypto wallet like:
MetaMask (Ethereum, Polygon)
Phantom (Solana)
Trust Wallet (Multi-chain support)
3️⃣ Buy Crypto & Connect Your Wallet
Most NFTs are priced in ETH (Ethereum) or SOL (Solana)
Buy crypto from an exchange (Binance, Coinbase) and send it to your wallet
4️⃣ Browse & Purchase NFTs
Find an NFT you like
Check ownership history, rarity, and utility
Click Buy Now or place a bid
5️⃣ Mint Your Own NFT (For Creators!)
Minting an NFT means turning your digital file into a blockchain asset.
Upload your art to OpenSea or Rarible
Choose royalties (a percentage you earn on every resale)
Confirm the minting transaction
🚨 Beware of Fake NFTs! Always verify the contract address and check if the collection is verified before buying.