Have you been contemplating getting in on the NFT craze but have no idea where to start, or even what the heck an NFT is? Allow me to explain.
Non-fungible tokens or NFTs are pieces of data stored on the blockchain, which is a decentralized database that no one owns and just about anyone can participate in; basically, it keeps track of digital transactions. NFTs can be anything in data form, including pictures, videos, audio, text and/or any other form of digital media. Since they’re stored on the blockchain, each NFT is unique with provable ownership.
At the end of the day, every NFT project is a story.
In a nutshell, NFTs enable digital scarcity. Since we know real-world objects that are scarce in nature have value, NFTs allow objects and data on the internet to be valuable by being demonstrably one of a kind. Keep in mind that while NFTs can have many uses, they’re mostly being used for marketing purposes right now, since they can come in the form of art pieces, event access tokens or even membership cards for communities and content.
This article will mainly focus on selling art and adult-industry-related NFTs.
UNDERSTANDING GAS FEES
Knowing what gas fees are and how to handle them can be crucial for avoiding high transaction and minting costs. Minting is when you create an NFT by attaching a file of your choosing to the blockchain. Gas fees are payments you'll make on Ethereum blockchain transactions to compensate for the energy it costs to create an NFT. Ethereum is one of the most popular blockchain currencies, where NFTs are often made.
You can set a “gas limit” on any buys to ensure you never spend more than you want. Gas fees go up and down as more or fewer Ethereum transactions are made. So, it helps to pick your time for minting as the cost tends to be lowest between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. PST.
FINDING THE RIGHT PLATFORM
As mentioned above, you'll first need to make or “mint” your NFT. To make an NFT of your artwork, like a sexy photo you took or an ASMR of your sultry voice, you'll need to choose an NFT platform and a compatible payment wallet to pay fees and receive payments.
There are many platforms you can use to make and sell an NFT. Some of the most popular NFT auction platforms include OpenSea, Rarible, SuperRare, Nifty Gateway, Foundation, VIV3, BakerySwap, Axie Marketplace and NFT Showroom. It's essential to check their rules and policies about NSFW content; many allow it only to a certain extent or have flagging systems. There are also numerous adult-oriented platforms that help new creators mint their first collections with tutorials or hands-on guidance.
YOU MAY BE ASKING YOURSELF WHAT CONTENT IS BEST FOR NFTS
The bestselling NFTs are either those made by established performers with large social media followings or NFTs that have utility. Utility means a broader use rather than simply being a digital asset; for example, an NFT with utility might be used to access exclusive scenes, a chatroom, community events or even to raise money for charity. For instance, if you tell fans that a purchase of your NFT will earn them a few one-on-one Skype sessions, that a portion of proceeds goes to a charity or that they’ll become part of your VIP club with whatever perks you want to offer, that can make it more compelling to own the digital asset.
It’s a good idea to create an entire collection rather than singular artworks, and sell in bulk, since that is an excellent incentive for fans to collect even more NFTs from creators. NFTs should ideally have artistic value, however, and not just be regular explicit content like we’re used to in the adult space. This makes the NFT more desirable, personal and, most importantly, more likely to be showcased by collectors.
BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY
Every NFT project should ideally have a story that your community is drawn to, so make sure you adhere to a few crucial guidelines:
Social media is your friend, including Twitter, Discord, Instagram, Telegram, etc. Learn social media marketing or find someone who does. This is the place to talk to people and get to know them, which will make them more likely to purchase your NFTs. You should also consider building your own official website, keeping it clean, simple and SEO-friendly. Create videos, photos and written content that pop, to educate folks and get your NFTs out there for the world to see. Do frequent AMAs and communicate the vision of your NFT project.
Always remember that successful NFT projects are not made overnight. But that does not mean you can’t start engaging your online community right now! If you’ve got an idea or a vision, start this very moment, and you’ll be amazed where the journey takes you.
Sabien DeMonia is a content creator, cam model, head of talent for SugarBounce and an ambassador for Pineapple Support, as well as Gaming Adult’s “Hentai Heroes.” Follow her on Twitter @Sabien_DeMonia and on Instagram @sabiendemonia_ or find all her links at Linktr.ee/CumAndGetMe.
