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NFTs: A Beginner's Guide

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By Meiko S. PattonPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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NFTs: A Beginner's Guide
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An NFT is a non-fungible token. NFTs are often used to represent ownership of digital assets, such as artwork, music, or other digital content. NFTs can be bought, sold, or traded like other assets, and can be used to represent ownership of physical assets as well.

There are a few different ways to make money with NFTs. One way is to create and sell your own NFTs. Creating NFTs on the DeSo Blockchain is super easy with NFTz. Another way is to buy NFTs that are created by others, and then resell them for a profit. You can also trade NFTs like other assets, buying and selling them when the price is right.

If you're interested in making money with NFTs, the best place to start is by doing your research and learning as much as you can about this new and exciting asset class. One great YouTube Channel I recently discovered is NFTs Simplified with Aprilynne Alter who has over 22K subscribers. Suffice to say she knows a thing or two about NFTs and YouTube. Do yourself a favor and join her upcoming class about YouTube Monetization.

An NFT is a digital asset that is stored on a blockchain and can represent anything from a piece of digital art to a virtual collectible. NFTs are unique and cannot be replicated, making them ideal for storing and trading digital assets. While NFTs are still a relatively new concept, they've already gained a massive following.

Benefits of using an NFT

NFTs can be used for a variety of purposes, from providing proof of ownership for digital assets to represent physical assets in a digital form. They can also be used to create unique, one-of-a-kind items that can be sold or auctioned off. With NFTz on the DeSo Blockchain you can mint an audio, image, video, or 3D NFT.

How to Create an NFT

If you want to create an NFT, you'll first need to create a digital asset. This can be anything from a piece of artwork to a video. Once you have your digital asset, you'll need to upload it to NFTz. Then you'll be able to set a price for it and start selling it. You can also choose to auction it off or give it away for free.

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There are a few popular platforms for buying and selling NFTs, such as OpenSea and Rarible. I personally prefer NFTz because of its ease-of-use, royalty capabilities, and the fact that it's on the DeSo Blockchain so all your work is seen by a larger audience which increases the likelihood of a sale. Also, I was recently interviewed by twin the co-founders of NFTz.

NFT Tips

First, make sure you're creating high-quality content that people will actually want to buy. Remember, people are paying for the ownership of your content, so it needs to be top-notch.

Second, market your content well. Use social media, forums, and other online platforms to reach potential buyers. The more people you can reach, the better your chances of making a sale. This is really easy on the DeSo Blockchain. Just mint your NFT on NFTz and the entire DeSo ecosystem made of hundreds of thousands of people will see your work.

Third, consider using a marketplace like NFTz that specializes in NFTs. This will give you access to a larger audience of potential buyers and make it easier to sell your content.

Finally, don't be afraid to experiment. There's no one right way to succeed with NFTs, so try different things and see what works best for you. I created my first NFT collection on NFTz. I'm just experimenting and I'll get better. The thing is to just start. Take action. We all learn by doing.

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