Checklist for Creating/Minting and Selling

Checklist NFT Trading Cards™

1. Create an Account

  • Sign Up: Visit NFT-tradingcards.biz and sign up for a free account.
  • Email Verification: Check your inbox for a verification email, and confirm your account.
  • Login: Log in to your new account and get started with the card creation process.

2. Prepare Your Assets

  • High-Quality Images or Media:
    • Collect photos, artwork, or videos that represent the person or subject for your card.
    • Images with the background removed allow the designer to use unlimited backgrounds.
    • High resolution images with a DPI of 72 are good for digital assets.
    • We prefer to use Photoshop in house and our deigners start with a canvas of 750pixels (2.5 inches wide) by 1050pixels (3.5 inches height) at DPI of 300. The final output is saved in .png file format.

  • Relevant Stats & Data:
    • For athletes: gather performance metrics (e.g., race times, scores, records).
    • For influencers: compile social media stats like follower counts, engagement levels, or notable collaborations.
    • For artists or performers: list accomplishments, exhibitions, or popular works.
  • Biography: Write a concise bio that tells the story behind the card's subject—highlight achievements, career milestones, and personal backstory.

3. Define Card Attributes

  • Custom Traits: Choose or create specific traits that make your card stand out. These could include:
    • Skills or abilities (e.g., speed, endurance, creativity).
    • Special talents or accomplishments.
    • Unique visuals, signatures, or design features.
  • Rarity Levels: Determine how rare your card will be:
    • Common: Larger minting quantity and easier to acquire.
    • Rare: Limited supply with special features or attributes.
    • Legendary: Extremely rare with exclusive designs or signatures.
  • Limited Editions: Decide if your card will be a one-off creation or part of a limited-edition series.

4. Design the Card

  • Access the Design Tool: Use the platform’s drag-and-drop design tool to start crafting your card.
  • Upload Your Media: Add the images, videos, and other media you’ve prepared.
  • Customize the Layout: Arrange the images, stats, and bio in a visually appealing way. Use the tools provided to adjust:
    • Image placements and sizes.
    • Backgrounds, borders, or frames.
  • Personalize the Look: Choose colors, fonts, and text effects that match the style and personality of the subject.
  • Need Inspiration?: Browse the Custom Card Page for design ideas, or contact a designer for help crafting a unique card.
  • Learn More?: Browse the Card Creator Tool Guide Page for design ideas, or contact a designer for help crafting a unique card.

5. Review and Edit

  • Double-Check Details: Ensure all images, stats, and bios are accurate and reflect the subject.
  • Use Preview: Take advantage of the preview function to see how your card will look when finalized.
  • Make Edits: If necessary, go back and make adjustments to the layout, media, or text.

6. Mint the Card

  • Minting Options: Decide how many copies of the card you want to create—whether it's a single edition or multiple copies.
  • Blockchain Fees: Prepare for gas fees, which are small transaction costs associated with minting on the blockchain.
  • Minting Process: Follow the platform’s steps to mint your card and add it to the blockchain for secure ownership verification.
  • Secure Storage: All media files associated with your card will be stored using decentralized solutions like IPFS or Arweave, ensuring permanence and accessibility.

7. Set Up for Sale (Optional)

  • Listing on the Marketplace: If you wish to sell your NFT, list your card for sale on the NFT-tradingcards.biz marketplace.
  • Pricing: Set an initial price, or choose an auction format if you want buyers to bid.
  • Promotion: Share your card via your custom page on social media, with fans, or within the NFT-tradingcards.biz community to increase visibility.

8. Monitor and Engage

  • Track Performance: Keep an eye on how your card is performing in the marketplace—track sales, bids, and interest from potential buyers.
  • Community Engagement: Stay connected with your buyers and fans by responding to feedback, promoting future card releases, and interacting with the marketplace community.
  • Promote Future Drops: Continue to build your brand by announcing new card drops, collaborations, or limited-edition releases.

Steps to Mint and Sell Your NFT Trading Cards™

When preparing to mint and sell your NFT trading cards, first determine whether your cards are designed asindividual cards or as one card with a quantity of “X.” If you have 10 individual cards, each with a quantity of 1, you will need to mint and list each card separately. This strategy offers greater flexibility in the sales process, especially for special collections.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Log In to Your Account
    • Access your NFT Trading Cards account using your credentials.
  2. Connect Your MetaMask Wallet
    • Log in to your MetaMask wallet to connect it to the platform.
  3. Navigate to the “Cards Ready to Mint” Tab
    • This is where all your unminted cards will be displayed.
  4. Select the Card to Mint
    • Choose a card and wait for the detail page to load.
    • Determine the card’s quantity:
      • If the card has a quantity of 1, you can mint and list it directly.
      • If the card has a quantity greater than 1, you can decide how many cards to include in each sale.
    • For individual cards that are part of a collection (e.g., "1 of 10," "2 of 10"), ensure each card has a unique identifier to preserve its value.
  5. Mint the Card
    • Scroll to the bottom of the card detail page.
    • Select the Mint button. You can choose to assign the card to a specific collection or mint it into the main directory on the NFT Trading Cards Marketplace.
  6. Approve the Transaction
    • MetaMask will prompt you to approve the transaction. Confirm to complete the minting process.
  7. Navigate to the “Cards Ready to Sell” Tab
    • After minting, go to this tab to list your card for sale.
  8. List the Card for Sale
    • Select the card, wait for the detail page to render, and click the “Put on Sale” button.
    • A pop-up window will appear where you can:
      • Set the Quantity (e.g., 1).
      • Enter the Sale Price per Card.
    • Be mindful of pricing if listing multiple cards—avoid selling all at once for a low price unless intentional.
  9. Confirm the Sale Listing
    • Press the “Put on Sale” button to finalize the listing.
  10. Review Your Listed Card
    • Go to the “Explore” tab in the top navigation menu to view your card in the marketplace.

    This checklist ensures you have a smooth, step-by-step process for creating and minting your NFT trading cards, from concept to sale, with support available from designers if needed!