Creating NFT – the best tools for issuing tokens of the future

Maciej Zieliński

28 Apr 2021
Creating NFT – the best tools for issuing tokens of the future

The entire world is talking about them- NFT tokens break popularity records not only in blockchain-related environments. More and more people and companies are becoming interested in issuing them. So how does creating NFT look like in practice? 

NFT tokens take advantage of the Blockchain technology for connecting with a unique digital resource that cannot be replicated. Non-fungibility, in the case of NFT tokens means that each token in a given system is unique. NFT tokens do not have a standard value and often do not allow equivalent exchanges of one for another. Each token represents different, unique information concerning ownership or identity.  

NFT can be used to represent virtually any digital or physical object, including:

  • Music
  • Collectible items
  • Graphics
  • Videos 
  • Items in video games (e.g. weapons or avatars)
  • Virtual Land 
  • Real-world assets e.g. real estate, sports shoes

Creating NFT 

Creating simple NFTs, such as graphics, collectible cards, or GIFs, is a relatively simple process, even for people who do not have extensive knowledge in the field of blockchain technology.  


Which blockchain to create NFT?

The basic question you should answer before starting work is which Blockchain protocol to choose to issue your NFT tokens. Various blockchain protocols have their own different NFT standards as well as compatible markets and portfolios. For example, tokens created with Binance Smart Chain can be sold only on platforms that support Binance Smart Chain assets. This means that we cannot sell them on, for example, OpenSea which is based on Ethereum.

Currently, Ethereum blockchain is most often used to create NFT. However, there are alternatives that are becoming increasingly popular.

  • Binance Smart Chain 
  • Flow by Dapper Labs 
  • Tron
  • EOS
  • Polkadot
  • Tezos
  • Cosmos
  • WAX
Creating NFT

What platform for selling NFT

There are many online platforms on the market where we can sell our NFT. It is worth taking a closer look at the characteristics of some of them. 

OpenSea

The platform refers to itself as the largest NFT exchange in the world. OpenSea allows selling NFT created in ERC721 and ERC1155 standards (both on Ethereum). Currently, 700 different projects offer tokens on the platform, including Axie, CryptoKitties, and Decentraland. 

The platform's great advantage consists in the ease of creating your own NFT with the included tools. 

Rarible

Rarible is a community-owned stock exchange that focuses on artistic NFT. Creators can take advantage of the platform for creating new tokens representing their works such as books, graphics, music albums, and videos.

The platform assigns ERC-20 RARI tokens to its users, thus making them the "co-owners". 75,000 RARIs are distributed per week.

SuperRare

SuperRare focuses on trading unique digital arts. The creators describe their platform as a meeting point of Instagram and Christie's, offering a completely new approach to interacting with culture and art on the internet.

Currently, SuperRare works only with a relatively small group of exclusively selected artists. However, it is already possible to fill out a form and apply to join once the platform is fully launched. 

Foundation

The Foundation brings together creators, crypto investors, and collectors on a single platform focused on digital art. 

Every time there is an NFT trade carried out on it, the artist earns 10% on the transaction. This means that the creator receives 10% of the sale value when a collector resells that person's work at a higher price. 

Myth Market

Myth Market is a group of trading platforms that support different brands of digital trading cards. 

Other platforms for creating and trading NFT include for example:

  • Mintable
  • BakarySwap
  • AtomicMarket
  • KnownOrigin
  • Enjin Marketplace
  • Async Art
  • Portion

Creating NFT on Ethereum 

Since Ethereum constitutes the largest NFT ecosystem, this article describes the creation of NFT precisely with it. In terms of other protocols, this process looks relatively similar, but if you have any questions you can always contact our team of specialists. 

To issue your own NFT on Ethereum, you will need:

  1. ETH worth about 50-100 dollars.
  2. A cryptocurrency wallet supporting ERC-721 tokens (NFT is created in it), for example MetaMask 

There are many platforms that allow creating NFT on Ethereum. Below we focus on the largest of them - OpenSea. 

Creating NFT

Creating NFT step-by-step

  1. After clicking on the "Create" button, the platform will ask you to connect your crypto wallet. After entering the password, it will be automatically connected with OpenSea. 
  2. Move the cursor over the "Create" button in the upper right corner and select the "My collections" button, and then click on the blue "Create" button.
  3. In the window that should then appear, submit your graphic, enter a name and description. That is how you will create a folder for your NFT. 
  4. By click on the pencil icon in the upper right corner, enter a background image for your collection page.
  5. Now all it takes is to click on "Add New Item" and upload a graphic, audio, video, or 3D model.
  6. Now, just press the "Create" button and... thus, create the first NFT.

How much does it cost to create NFT?

Creating NFT on OpenSea is free. However, some platforms charge a fee, called "Gas" (Ethereum-based platforms). "Gas" is simply the amount of Ether needed to perform a specific operation in a blockchain. This cost varies and depends on the overload of the entire network. The more people perform transactions at a given time, the higher the fee. 

How to create NFT? - Conclusion

Thanks to the numerous available tools, creating NFT has become extremely simple, not requiring specialist knowledge. It is safe to say that basically anyone can issue simple NFT tokens. 

It is worth noting that NFT is still a very young and dynamically developing area, so it can be expected that the most interesting solutions are yet to be developed. For this reason, among other things, we have ranked NFT tokens as one of the hottest tokenization trends for 2021. 

Would you like to take advantage of NFT in your project? Contact our specialists who can offer a free consultation.

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Blockchain for Creators: Secure and Sustainable Infrastructure

Miłosz Mach

07 Nov 2025
Blockchain for Creators: Secure and Sustainable Infrastructure

In today’s digital creative space, where the lines between art and technology are constantly blurring, projects like MARMALADE mark the beginning of a new era - one where creators can protect their work and maintain ownership through blockchain technology.

For Nextrope, being part of MARMALADE goes far beyond implementing features like screenshot blocking or digital watermarking. It’s about building trust infrastructure - systems that empower creators to thrive in the digital world safely and sustainably.

A new kind of blockchain challenge

Cultural and educational projects come with a completely different set of challenges than typical DeFi systems. Here, the focus isn’t on returns or complex smart contracts - it’s on people: artists, illustrators, educators.

That’s why our biggest task was to design secure yet intuitive infrastructure - lightweight, energy-efficient, and accessible for non-technical users exploring Web3 for the first time.

“Our mission wasn’t to build another financial protocol. It was to create a layer of trust for digital creators.”
— Nextrope Team

Security that stays invisible

The best security is the kind you don’t notice.
Within MARMALADE, we focused on making creators' protection seamless:

  • Screenshot blocking safeguards artworks viewed in browsers.
  • Dynamic watermarking helps identify unauthorized copies.
  • Blockchain registry ensures every proof of ownership remains transparent and immutable

“Creators shouldn’t have to think about encryption or private keys - our job is to make security invisible.”

Sustainability by design

MARMALADE also answers a bigger question - how to innovate responsibly.
Nextrope’s infrastructure relies on low-emission blockchain networks and modular architecture that can easily be adapted for other creative or cultural initiatives.

This means the technology built here can support not only artists but also institutions, universities, and educators seeking to integrate blockchain in meaningful ways.

Beyond technology

For Nextrope, MARMALADE is more than a project — it’s proof that blockchain can empower culture and creators, not just finance. By building tools for digital artists, we’re helping them protect their creativity and discover how technology can amplify human expression.

Plasma blockchain. Architecture, Key Features & Why It Matters

Miłosz Mach

21 Oct 2025
Plasma blockchain. Architecture, Key Features & Why It Matters

What is Plasma?

Plasma is a Layer-1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoin infrastructure combining Bitcoin-level security with EVM compatibility and ultra-low fees for stablecoin transfers.

Why Plasma Blockchain Was Created?

Existing blockchains (Ethereum, L2s, etc.) weren’t originally designed around stablecoin payments at scale. As stablecoins grow, issues like congestion, gas cost, latency, and interoperability become constraints. Plasma addresses these by being purpose-built for stablecoin transfers, offering features not found elsewhere.

  • Zero-fee transfers (especially for USDT)
  • Custom gas tokens (separate from XPL, to reduce friction)
  • Trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge (to allow BTC collateral use)
  • Full EVM compatibility smart contracts can work with minimal modifications

Plasma’s Architecture & Core Mechanisms

EVM Compatibility + Smart Contracts

Developers familiar with Ethereum tooling (Solidity, Hardhat, etc.) can deploy contracts on Plasma with limited changes making it easy to port existing dApps or DeFi, similar to other EVM-compatible infrastructures discussed in the article „The Ultimate Web3 Backend Guide: Supercharge dApps with APIs".

Gas Model & Token Mechanism

Instead of forcing users always to hold XPL for gas, Plasma supports custom gas tokens. For stablecoin-native flows (e.g. USDT transfers), there is often zero fee usage, lowering UX friction.

Bitcoin Bridge & Collateral

Plasma supports a Bitcoin bridge that lets BTC become collateral inside smart contracts (like pBTC). This bridges the security of Bitcoin with DeFi use cases within Plasma.
This makes Plasma a “Bitcoin-secured blockchain for stablecoins".

Security & Finality

Plasma emphasizes finality and security, tuned to payment workloads. Its consensus and architecture aim for strong protection against reorgs and double spends while maintaining high throughput.
The network launched mainnet beta holding over $2B in stablecoin liquidity shortly after opening.

Plasma Blockchain vs Alternatives: What Makes It Stand Out?

FeaturePlasma (XPL)Other L1 / L2
Stablecoin native designusually second-class
Zero fees for stablecoin transfersrare, or subsidized
BTC bridge (collateral)only some chains
EVM compatibilityyes in many, but with trade-offs
High liquidity early✅ (>$2B TVL)many chains struggle to bootstrap

These distinctions make Plasma especially compelling for institutions, stablecoin issuers, and DeFi innovators looking for scalable, low-cost, secure payments infrastructure.

Use Cases: What You Can Build with Plasma Blockchain

  • Stablecoin native vaults / money markets
  • Payment rails & cross-border settlement
  • Treasury and cash management flows
  • Bridged BTC-backed stablecoin services
  • DeFi primitives (DEX, staking, yield aggregation) optimized for stablecoins

If you’re building any product reliant on stablecoin transfers or needing strong collateral backing from BTC, Plasma offers a compelling infrastructure foundation.

Get Started with Plasma Blockchain: Key Steps & Considerations

  1. Smart contract migration: assess if existing contracts can port with minimal changes.
  2. Gas token planning: decide whether to use USDT, separate gas tokens, or hybrid models.
  3. Security & audit: focus on bridge logic, reentrancy, oracle risks.
  4. Liquidity onboarding & market making: bootstrap stablecoin liquidity, incentives.
  5. Regulation & compliance: stablecoin issuance may attract legal scrutiny.
  6. Deploy MVP & scale: iterate fast, measure gas, slippage, UX, security.