We've created this guide to give you a step by step walk-through and answer some common questions that may come up as you claim your NFT.
A quick overview - Once you've purchased your NFT, you won't need any payment information or cryptocurrency (Novel took care of all that when you purchased it!). Claiming your NFT is as simple as:
Creating or connecting a wallet to hold your NFT
Claiming (or, "minting") your NFT to your wallet
You'll find a more detailed breakdown with FAQs below!
Why do I need a crypto wallet?
In simple terms, once you've purchased your NFT, you'll want to store it somewhere safe and secure, that only you can access. Crypto wallets do exactly that. Want to learn more? Read here.
I don't have a crypto wallet, what do I do?
We'll help you create a wallet when landing in your Novel Gallery. We recommend creating one through Torus— it's easy to use and has single sign on options via Google, Facebook, Twitter, and more. If you think you're ready to jump off the deep end with crypto or NFTs, Coinbase Wallet and Metamask are the more popular in the space.
With Torus, we recommend using Google's single sign-on option as we've noticed it to work more seamlessly than other email providers.
Already have a wallet?
Awesome! You can connect most mainstream wallets to Novel via Wallet Connect, and we link directly to Coinbase Wallet, Torus, and Metamask.
My wallet is connected, now what?
On the picture of your NFT, select Claim. You'll be prompted to choose which wallet to store your NFT in. From there, follow the prompts on the screen— these steps are standard to ensure a safe and secure experience.
I claimed my NFT but I can't see the artwork, why?
If you're new to NFTs, welcome to your first reveal! The reveal is when token holders can see the artwork/media they've purchased— quite literally, when your NFT gets "revealed". Before the reveal, you will notice a timer counting down until the reveal date overlaid on your NFT. Get excited!
I see the NFT in my wallet, now what?
First off, congrats! You just minted and claimed your NFT! Depending on the company's preference, your NFT may already be revealed and ready to use or set to be revealed for a future date.
Once you have access to your NFT, you can:
Access the specific benefits and perks set by the brand you bought it from
Share your Novel Gallery with any friends via the Share button in the top right corner
View and even sell your NFT on OpenSea
More to come!