# Mint an NFT

> ‘Mint’ refers to the process of creating and issuing a new NFT on an NFT marketplace. When an NFT is minted, it means that a unique token is generated and associated with a specific digital asset, such as a piece of artwork, a video, a collectible item, or any other form of digital content.

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### The minting process typically involves the following steps: <a href="#id-0b3a" id="id-0b3a"></a>

**Creators do:**

Uploading the Digital Asset: The creator or seller of the NFT uploads the digital asset to the NFT marketplace.

Defining Metadata: Metadata includes information about the NFT, such as its title, description, artist information, edition number (if applicable), and any additional attributes or properties associated with the NFT.

Setting Ownership and Royalties: The creator can specify their ownership rights and set the terms for royalties or commissions they will receive whenever the NFT is sold or traded in the future.

**Creators or buyers do:**

Token Generation: Once all the necessary information is provided, the NFT marketplace generates a unique token for the digital asset. This token represents the ownership and authenticity of the specific digital asset on the blockchain.

After the minting process is complete, the newly created NFT is confirmed and can be listed on the marketplace, making it available for purchase or trading by collectors, fans, and enthusiasts.

### How to mint an NFT on Ivy Maker? <a href="#id-2515" id="id-2515"></a>

<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step1: Open Ivy Maker’s website (**</mark>[<mark style="color:yellow;">**https://ivymaker.io/**</mark>](https://ivymaker.io/%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8C%E4%B8%8B%E6%BB%91%E6%89%BE%E5%88%B0%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%E7%9A%84Mint%E6%B4%BB%E5%8A%A8)<mark style="color:yellow;">**), and find our mint event in Fan Favorite.**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step2: Connect the wallet in the right upper corner.**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step3: Decide how many NFTs you want to mint and MINT them.**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step4: Sign to confirm during minting.**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step5:  Click MINT again and confirm in your wallet. Please note that you have to pay for the gas fee during minting.**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step6: Check your minted NFTs in the ‘My NFT’ section on your profile page.**</mark>

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From time to time, there are Free Mint events on Ivy Maker, so go to our [website](https://ivymaker.io/) and find them. Come and participate to try it out!


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