Minting and Managing NFTs

This guide covers how to mint NFTs in your collections and manage them on Raven House.

Understanding NFT States

NFTs on Raven House can exist in different states:

Not Minted: NFT metadata exists in the collection but hasn’t been minted on-chain yet
Minted: NFT exists on the Aztec blockchain and has an owner
Listed: Minted NFT that’s available for purchase on the marketplace
Private: NFT owned privately using zero-knowledge proofs

Minting NFTs

Navigate to any collection page
Browse the available NFTs in the collection
Click on an unminted NFT (shows “Not minted yet” badge and price)
In the NFT details modal, review the NFT details and traits
Click “Mint This NFT”
Confirm the transaction in your wallet
Wait for the minting process to complete

The minting process involves:

Processing the payment (in USDC)
Uploading metadata to IPFS (if not already uploaded)
Creating the NFT on-chain
Transferring ownership to your wallet

Once minted, the NFT will appear in your profile and the “Not minted yet” badge will be removed.

How Collection Owners Add NFTs

Collection owners can add NFTs to their collections in two ways:

During Collection Creation (Step 2)

Upload a ZIP file with images and metadata during the collection creation process
This allows adding multiple NFTs at once before launching the collection

After Collection Launch

Use the “Upload Collection Metadata” feature on the collection page
Upload a ZIP file containing new NFTs to add to the existing collection

Both methods use the same ZIP file format with an images folder and metadata.json file as described in the Collections Guide.

NFT Ownership and Privacy

Public vs Private Ownership

Raven House supports both traditional and private NFT ownership:

Public NFTs:

Ownership visible on blockchain explorers
Standard NFT functionality
Can be listed on public marketplaces

Private NFTs:

Ownership information shielded using zero-knowledge proofs
Only you can see your private NFT collection
Enhanced privacy for collectors

Checking Ownership

Your NFT dashboard shows:

Public NFTs: NFTs you own transparently
Private NFTs: NFTs you own privately
All NFTs: Combined view of your entire collection

NFT Marketplace Features

Listing NFTs for Sale

To list an NFT for sale:

Go to the NFT detail page
In the owner actions section, enter your desired price
Click “List for Sale”
Confirm the transaction in your wallet

Your NFT will appear in marketplace listings with the specified price.

Updating Listings

If your NFT is already listed:

Navigate to the NFT details page
Enter a new price
Click “Update Listing”
Confirm the transaction

Cancelling Listings

To remove an NFT from sale:

Go to the NFT detail page
Click “Cancel Listing”
Confirm the transaction
The NFT will be removed from marketplace

Purchasing NFTs

To buy an NFT:

Browse collections or use search to find NFTs
Click on a listed NFT (shows price)
Click “Buy Now” in the NFT details
Confirm the purchase transaction
The NFT transfers to your wallet automatically

Transferring NFTs

Standard Transfers

To transfer an NFT to another wallet:

Navigate to the NFT detail page
Click “Transfer NFT”
Choose transfer type:
- Public Transfer: Standard visible transfer
- Private Transfer: Confidential transfer using zero-knowledge proofs
Enter the recipient’s Aztec address
Confirm the transaction

Transfer Types

Public to Public: Traditional blockchain transfer
Public to Private: Convert public NFT to private ownership
Private to Private: Keep NFT private during transfer
Private to Public: Make private NFT publicly owned

Managing Your NFTs

Viewing Your Collection

Your Profile page shows all NFTs you own:

All NFTs: Complete collection view
Public NFTs: Transparently owned NFTs
Private NFTs: Privately owned NFTs

NFT Details Page

Each NFT detail page displays:

NFT image and metadata
Current owner information
Trait values and rarity
Price and listing status
Purchase or transfer options
Transaction history

Available Actions

Depending on your relationship to the NFT, you can:

As Owner: List for sale, transfer, or update listing
As Buyer: Purchase listed NFTs
As Visitor: View details and traits

After minting, you can share your NFT:

Click the “Share on Twitter” button in the success message
This creates a pre-filled tweet with:
- NFT name and collection
- Transaction hash link
- Relevant hashtags

Minted NFTs can be shared on social media
Transaction hashes provide verification
Community features coming soon

Best Practices

For Collectors

Verify authenticity: Check contract addresses and creators
Understand privacy: Choose public or private ownership based on your needs
Secure your wallet: Use hardware wallets for valuable NFTs
Research collections: Understand traits and rarity before purchasing

For Creators

Define clear traits: Make trait structures meaningful and balanced
Set fair prices: Consider your community and market conditions
Engage your audience: Use Discord integration and social features
Plan your drops: Coordinate launches with marketing efforts

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Minting Fails:

Check wallet connection and balance
Ensure you have minting rights for the collection
Verify the collection is properly launched

NFT Not Appearing:

Wait for blockchain confirmation
Refresh your profile page
Check if NFT is in private balance

Transfer Issues:

Verify recipient address format
Ensure sufficient gas/fees

Getting Support

For technical issues:

Join our Discord community
Check the wallet connection guide

Advanced Features

Integration Opportunities

Discord verification: Prove NFT ownership for exclusive access
DeFi integration: Use NFTs as collateral or in yield farming
Cross-platform compatibility: Bridge NFTs to other networks

Next Steps

After minting and managing NFTs:

Set up Discord integration to reward NFT holders with exclusive access
Learn about privacy features for enhanced confidentiality
Explore collection management for creators