# Creator starter guide

Hello, artist! 👋

Ready to join objkt and share your art with the world? This guide will show you how to quickly turn your creations into digital pieces to sell and start earning right away. 

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### 👩‍🏫 The basics 

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**TL;DR:** We're on Tezos, the currency is tez, you will turn your art into NFTs, and you need a wallet.
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Let’s start with a few basic terms: 

* objkt operates on the [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">Tezos blockchain</mark>*](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]
* The native cryptocurrency is [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">tez (XTZ)</mark>*](#user-content-fn-2)[^2]
* You’ll need a [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">crypto wallet</mark>*](#user-content-fn-3)[^3]
* As a creator, you'll turn your artwork into [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">NFTs</mark>*](#user-content-fn-4)[^4] *(non-fungible tokens)*&#x20;

**Analogy:** Imagine Tezos as a digital city. The currency people use here is tez, and your wallet is like your personal account. It holds your tez and all the artworks you collect.

Every time you buy something, the transaction is stamped into the city’s records. It can’t be changed and everyone can see it. That’s what makes ownership on the blockchain secure and transparent.

So, before you can create or collect something, let's get you a free wallet.
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### 👝 Create a crypto wallet for free

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**TL;DR:** You need a crypto wallet to buy and store stuff. You can create one for free on objkt.&#x20;
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There are quite a few different [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">wallet</mark>*](#user-content-fn-3)[^3] providers on Tezos (like Kukai, Temple, and AirGap). To keep things simple, we’ve integrated Kukai—one of the most popular choices—directly into objkt.&#x20;

**How to create a wallet and profile on objkt:**&#x20;

1. Go to [objkt.com](http://objkt.com) and click **Log in** at the top right.&#x20;
2. Sign up via Google or X/Twitter (recommended, fast and easy).
3. Alternatively, you can log in with other Tezos wallets if you already have one or want to create a profile through one of these wallets' sites.
4. Once you’re logged in… actually, that’s it! Your Kukai wallet is created and synced to your objkt profile.&#x20;

Every wallet comes with a unique [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">wallet address</mark>*](#user-content-fn-5)[^5]. On the profile dropdown (top-right corner), you’ll see the address below your name.&#x20;
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### 🙍 Set up your profile

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**TL;DR:** Customize your profile to showcase who you are!&#x20;
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As an creator, your profile doubles as a portfolio, showcasing artworks you've created, collected, and even exhibitions you’re a part of.

To edit it, click your avatar in the top-right corner, select **Profile**, and then hit the pen icon to to start customizing. Right now, you can update:

* Profile picture
* Name
* Bio/description
* Website
* Social links (X/Twitter, Discord, Farcaster, or your [Tezos domain](/product/product-guides/creating-a-profile/short-profile-url.md))

Represent yourself in the best light by sharing who you are, the inspiration behind your work, and how people can reach you.
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### 💳 Get some tez

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**TL;DR:** You can easily buy tez using common payment methods like credit cards. &#x20;
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You’ll need a bit of [tez (XTZ)](#user-content-fn-6)[^6] to get started. Creating an NFT or making a transaction requires a small network fee (called a “gas fee”). Just a few tez is enough.&#x20;

**How to top up tez on objkt:**&#x20;

1. Click your avatar at the top-right corner.
2. In the dropdown, click **Top up**.&#x20;
3. Complete the verification process (if prompted).
4. Purchase tez using your regular payment method (credit card, Google Pay, etc.).
5. Wait for the tez to arrive—it should only take a few seconds.&#x20;

**Note:** To check the latest tez price, go [here](https://tzkt.io/stats/xtz-price).

Now that you have a wallet and have some funds, time to create a collection and start to mint and sell your artwork!&#x20;
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### 📁 Create a collection (optional)&#x20;

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**TL;DR:** Artworks must belong to a collection. Create one or use the public collection: open objkt.&#x20;
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So, every artwork (NFT) on objkt belongs to a [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">collection</mark>*](#user-content-fn-7)[^7]**.**&#x20;

If you don't create one, you can just put your artworks into the public collection, [open objkt](https://objkt.com/collections/open_objkt), which showcases works from artists around the globe. The choice is yours!&#x20;

Collections are handy, though. Each tracks its own stats like floor price and sales. When you create one, objkt sets up a [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">smart contract</mark>*](#user-content-fn-8)[^8] on Tezos that gives you full ownership of your art.

**How to create a collection on objkt:**&#x20;

1. Click Create in the top navigation and go to the [Collection](https://objkt.com/create/collection) tab.&#x20;
2. Fill in the details: name, logo, description, and so on.
3. Choose a contract type:
   * **Standard listing**: Cheaper (\~1 tez), lets you create and sell NFTs, and even collaborate with other creators.&#x20;
   * **Open Editions**: Costs more (\~2.2 tez), but lets you create limited-time drops, where collectors can only get a new piece within a set window, e.g., 5 days.
4. Click **Create**, confirm the transaction, and you’re done.

For a more detailed guide on collections, check out [Collections/contracts](/product/product-guides/collections-contracts.md)
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### 🎨 Mint your first NFT&#x20;

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**TL;DR:** Go to the [Create](https://objkt.com/create/token) page to turn your work into an NFT by "minting" it.&#x20;
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Now for the fun part. 🥳

Minting is the process of creating a digital artwork as a token [*on the blockchain*](#user-content-fn-9)[^9], aka an [*NFT*](#user-content-fn-4)[^4].&#x20;

Say, you drew an illustration in Procreate, exported it as a JPG, here’s how to mint it:&#x20;

1. On obkjt, click [Create](https://objkt.com/create/token) in the top navigation.&#x20;
2. Choose the collection the NFT will belong to. Can be your own if you've created one, otherwise **open objkt** will be selected by default.&#x20;
3. Fill out the artwork details. Treat it like an exhibition label for a gallery wall—but online!
4. Some things to consider:
   * **Editions**: The number of copies you want. One makes it unique, ten makes it rarer, one hundred makes it more available. You can only set this once.
   * **Royalties**: How much you earn when the artwork is resold. A higher percentage means more for you, while a lower one encourages collectors to trade it more often.
5. When you’re done, click **Continue** and confirm the transaction.

That’s it. After a few minutes, your NFT will appear on your profile and be listed on the marketplace. For more info, check out [Minting a token](/product/product-guides/minting-a-token.md)
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### 🛒 Sell your artwork&#x20;

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**TL;DR:** To sell your work, open the token's page, click **List**, fill out the form and submit.&#x20;
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You’ve minted your NFT, now it’s time to sell it on the objkt marketplace. There are different ways to do so (like auctions or open editions), but let’s start with the simplest: [a fixed price listing](#user-content-fn-10)[^10].

**How to list an artwork for sale on objkt:**&#x20;

1. Go to your profile and filter for pieces you own.
2. Open the NFT you minted.
3. Click the **List** button.&#x20;
4. Choose how many editions to sell, set your price, and pick a currency. If you’re new, stick with tez (XTZ).
5. Optional settings: [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">referral rate</mark>*](#user-content-fn-11)[^11], [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">custom start date</mark>*](#user-content-fn-12)[^12], or [*<mark style="background-color:purple;">sale split</mark>*](#user-content-fn-13)[^13]. You can explore these later.
6. Confirm the transaction and you’re done. Good luck with your first sale!

Listing is simply setting a price and putting it out onto the marketplace. For a more comprehensive guide, including other ways to sell your work, check out [Token buy/sell](/product/product-guides/token-buy-sell.md)
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### 📣 Get the word out&#x20;

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Don't just list and wait—go and market your work!
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By now, your artwork should be live on objkt for others to discover and collect. But the work is not done! To grow your reputation and attract collectors, try to:&#x20;

* Share your work on X/Twitter and other social channels (remember to tag [@objktcom](https://x.com/objktcom))&#x20;
* Engage with collectors directly by thanking them or sharing their posts
* Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/Gcr9Dk6qKk) community
* Follow and engage with artists and collectors on and off objkt
* Collaborate and create with other artists
* Keep your profile fresh with new works and updated info&#x20;
* Explore online and offline events where objkt artists gather

And so much more. The more you share and connect, the easier it is for collectors to find and support your art. Good luck! 🤞
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[^1]: Tezos is a blockchain that powers objkt and enables artists to mint, buy, and sell digital art.

[^2]: The native cryptocurrency of the Tezos blockchain, used for transactions and fees.

[^3]: A crypto wallet lets you store, send, and receive digital assets, like NFTs.&#x20;

[^4]: A unique digital token that proves ownership of an artwork or collectible on the blockchain.&#x20;

[^5]: Think of this as your digital ID on the blockchain, just like your digital home address where you send and receive tez or NFTs.

[^6]: [Check today's tez's price here.](https://tzkt.io/)

[^7]: A collection on objkt is a group of artworks (NFTs) you create or curate under one smart contract, like an album that holds all your artworks in one place.

[^8]: Code on the Tezos blockchain that automatically manages your collection and proves your ownership.

[^9]: This means your artwork is publicly recorded and verifiable as yours.

[^10]: Put up an artwork for sale at a set price.&#x20;

[^11]: Every token has a share link. If someone buys the token through that link, the sharer earns a small cut of the sale—this percentage is the referral rate you set when listing.

[^12]: In case you want the listing to start at a later date, rather than immediately.&#x20;

[^13]: Split the earnings from a sale with other wallets, e.g., a collaborator or curator.&#x20;


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