Givart NFTs Are Now Minted In-House – Here’s What That Actually Means
You asked for it, and we made it happen — Givart now mints NFTs in-house!
Whether you’re an NFT veteran or have no idea what that even means, this blog is for you.
Let’s break it down.
So… What Is an NFT?
NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. But here’s the no-jargon version:
Imagine you’ve created a beautiful act of giving and turned it into digital art — a moment, a memory, a story. Normally, that image is just a file sitting on a website.
But when it’s minted as an NFT, it becomes a unique digital collectible — one that’s officially owned by someone (you, a Patron, a supporter) and recorded forever on the blockchain.
It’s kind of like signing your art and locking it in a glass case with a certificate that says: “This is real. This is unique. And this person owns it.”
What Does “In-House Minting” Mean?
Before now, if you wanted to mint a Givart piece as an NFT, it had to be done off-platform using other services. That meant extra steps, extra clicks, and less control.
Now? We’ve built a 3-step NFT minting engine directly into the Givart platform. That means smoother minting, lower costs, and a better experience for our community.
Here’s how it works:
The 3 Steps of Givart Minting
1. Uploading the Image to the Blockchain
First, we upload the artwork (the Act of Giving you chose to mint) to a blockchain-based storage system called IPFS — kind of like the cloud, but decentralized.
At this stage, the image becomes what’s called an IPFS File. It’s stored on the blockchain, but not yet an NFT. Think of this as saving the art into a vault, but not locking it to a specific owner.
We use a trusted third-party service called Pinata to make this happen — and yes, that costs us a little something each month to keep it humming. Totally worth it.
2. Creating the Voucher
Once the image is safely stored, we create a voucher — a kind of digital receipt that says:
“Hey Patron! This art is now blockchain-ready. If you want to mint it into an NFT, here’s your ticket.”
This gives you the power to mint it whenever you want. No pressure. No rush. It’s yours when you’re ready.
3. Minting the NFT
When you’re ready to make it official, hit “Mint NFT” and follow the prompts.
At this point:
Your connected crypto wallet (right now we support MetaMask) will pop up.
You’ll approve the minting and pay a small transaction fee (called gas).
You’ll need about $25 USD worth of crypto in your wallet to cover this. That’s usually enough to handle the gas fees and leave a little change behind.
Once it’s confirmed — boom! The NFT is yours. It gets minted directly to your wallet, and that moment of giving is officially etched into digital history.
Why This Matters
Minting Givart NFTs in-house means:
Faster transactions
Lower costs (compared to most external marketplaces)
More secure ownership
Better user experience — especially for people new to crypto
But more importantly, it means you’re part of something meaningful.
Every Givart NFT represents an act of generosity, a story worth preserving, and a connection between people doing good in the world. By minting it, you’re helping us build a more generous internet — one piece of art at a time.
What’s Next?
Right now, we support MetaMask, but we’re adding more wallet options soon.
Until then, if you’ve got crypto and a heart for giving, your Givart is ready to be minted.
Let’s make history — together.
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