You clicked here because you’re tired of staring at a blank screen wondering where to even start.
NFTs sound exciting until you hit the first wall. Wallets. Gas fees.
Blockchain jargon. It’s overwhelming.
I’ve watched too many creators quit before minting anything. Not because they didn’t get it (but) because every guide assumed they already knew half the stuff.
This isn’t one of those guides.
How to Mint an Nft Etrsnft starts from zero. No skipped steps. No “just connect your wallet” without telling you how.
I’ve done this dozens of times. With real beginners, not devs. Every step is tested.
You’ll create your first NFT.
You’ll list it.
You’ll understand why each thing happens.
No fluff. No assumptions. Just what works.
Step 1: Your Wallet and Your Art. Done Before You Click Mint
Minting starts long before you land on a marketplace.
It starts with two things you must have ready. Not optional. Not “nice to have.” Non-negotiable.
Your digital asset.
Your crypto wallet.
That’s it.
Let’s talk about your digital asset first. It can be art. Music.
A video clip. Even a tweet (though good luck proving ownership of that one). But here’s the hard line: You must own the copyright.
Not just possess the file. Own it. Legally.
JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4. Those work. Most platforms cap files at 100MB.
Some less. Don’t assume your 4K 12-minute video will upload cleanly. It won’t.
Now your wallet. Think of it like a digital bank account (but) for blockchain. Not connected to your bank.
Not backed by anything. Just you, your keys, and your stuff.
I recommend MetaMask. It’s simple. It works.
It’s been around forever (in crypto years). Download the browser extension. Set a password.
Then. And this is where people mess up. Write down your secret recovery phrase.
On paper. Not in Notes. Not in iCloud.
Paper. Locked away.
You’ll need ETH or MATIC next. To pay gas fees. Yes (every) mint costs real money.
Buy it on Coinbase or Kraken. Send it to your new MetaMask address. Wait for the confirmations.
Don’t rush.
Learn how to mint an NFT the right way with Etrsnft. Because skipping prep means paying twice.
Gas fees aren’t optional. They’re the toll booth. Pay up or stay parked.
You only get one shot at the recovery phrase. Lose it? Your wallet is gone.
Forever.
How to Mint an Nft Etrsnft isn’t magic. It’s preparation. And prep starts here.
Not on the mint button.
Step 2: OpenSea + Polygon (Skip) the Headache
An NFT marketplace is just a place to list, buy, or sell digital stuff. Like eBay for JPEGs and videos. (Yes, really.)
You’ll pick one of two types: open marketplaces or curated ones.
Open marketplaces let anyone list anything. No gatekeeping. OpenSea is the biggest.
Foundation is invite-only. Don’t bother with invites your first time.
I tried Foundation’s waitlist. Got in after six weeks. By then I’d already minted five test NFTs on OpenSea.
I wrote more about this in Nft Whitelist Etrsnft.
And lost $12 in gas fees. Not $120.
That’s where blockchain choice kicks in.
Ethereum is the original. It’s trusted. It’s slow.
And it’s expensive. A single mint can cost $50+ during peak hours. (I checked.
Twice.)
Polygon is Ethereum’s cheaper sibling. Same tech. Different math.
Fees are pennies. You’ll learn faster when you’re not sweating over every click.
So here’s what I did (and) what you should do:
Go to opensea.io. Click “Sign In.” Choose MetaMask. Approve the connection.
Make sure your wallet shows Polygon as the active network (not) Ethereum. If it doesn’t, switch it inside MetaMask before you hit “Create.”
Then click “Create” in the top right. Upload your file. Fill in the name and description.
Hit “Create.”
That’s it. No extra steps. No hidden menus.
This is how to actually start without losing money or patience.
How to Mint an Nft Etrsnft starts here. Not with theory. With doing.
You’ll mess up. I did. But on Polygon?
The cost of messing up is less than a coffee.
Step 3: Minting Your NFT (No) Fluff, Just Clicks
Click the Create button on OpenSea. Not the “Sell” button. Not the “Collect” button.
The big blue Create button.
Upload your file first. JPEG, PNG, GIF (keep) it under 100MB. I once tried uploading a 2GB video.
It failed. Twice. Save yourself the time.
Name it something real. Not “CoolNFT#42069.” Say what it is. “Midnight Diner Sketch, 2023” works. So does “My Dog Wearing Sunglasses (Real Photo).”
Write the description like you’re telling a friend why this matters. Not “This is an NFT.” Try: “I drew this while waiting for coffee at 3 a.m. The barista laughed.
That’s the story.”
Add it to a Collection. If you don’t have one yet, make one now. Don’t skip this.
Collections group your work and help buyers find you later.
Properties, Levels, Stats? Think Pokémon cards. “Eyes: Gold” = Property. “Speed: 87” = Stat. “Level: 5” = Level. These aren’t required.
But they let people filter your NFT by traits later. And yes. Rarity gets noticed.
Choose Polygon. Not Ethereum mainnet. Not Arbitrum.
Polygon. Gas fees are pennies. Ethereum mainnet will cost you $50+ to mint one image.
I checked. You don’t need that stress.
I wrote more about this in Etrsnft Nft Guide by Etherions.
You’ll get a pop-up asking to confirm the transaction. Sign it in your wallet. Yes, it’s slow.
Yes, it feels weird the first time. That’s normal.
Click Create.
Your NFT now exists on the blockchain. It has a token ID. A contract address.
A permanent record. But it’s not for sale yet. That’s step four.
If you want early access before launch, join the Nft Whitelist Etrsnft. No gatekeeping. Just a list.
Step 4: List It. Or It’s Just Digital Dust
Minting ≠ listing. You made the NFT. Now you have to put it up for sale.
Pricing is your call. Fixed price is simpler. Timed auction adds drama (and stress).
For your first NFT? Skip the circus. Go fixed price.
Royalties are your future income. Not a tip. A commission.
Say 7% (every) time someone resells your NFT. Forever. Yes, really.
This isn’t optional. It’s how you get paid long after the first buyer walks away.
Open your marketplace. Find the “List” button. Enter your price.
Set that royalty % before you click.
Then MetaMask pops up. You sign. That’s it.
The listing goes live. No fanfare. No second chances.
If you skip the signature, nothing happens. Your NFT stays invisible.
You want buyers? You need that signature.
Stuck on the details? This guide walks through every step clearly (read) more.
How to Mint an Nft Etrsnft starts here. But it doesn’t end until you list.
You Made It. Now Go Find Your First Buyer.
I watched you do it. You handled the wallet setup. You picked a platform.
You minted your first NFT. No jargon overload. No panic.
Just How to Mint an Nft Etrsnft, plain and done.
That technical wall? Gone. You thought it would take weeks.
Or require coding. Or cost hundreds. It didn’t.
Your NFT is live. But it’s invisible if no one sees it. So what’s the real next step?
Post the link. Right now. On Twitter.
On Instagram. Tell people why this matters to you (not) just what it is.
Your story is the hook. Not the blockchain. Not the gas fee. You.
Still staring at that listing page? Stop waiting for someone to find you. Go share it.
Your first collector is scrolling right now.
Send them the link.
