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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about how we list, price, and transact digital work through the gallery.
What is a "digitally minted counterpart"?
A digitally minted counterpart is a high-quality digital representation of a physical artwork that is registered (minted) on a blockchain as an NFT. The original collaborator retains authorship and ownership of the physical piece; the NFT acts as a verifiable digital record and collectible.
Who owns the original artwork after minting?
The collaborator retains full ownership and all rights to the original physical work. Our acquisition covers the minted digital counterpart per the signed agreement—no transfer of the original physical artwork is required unless explicitly agreed.
Do you custody wallets or tokens for buyers?
Not through this website today. Listings describe on-chain facts; settlement mechanics are agreed after inquiry. We can include escrow or custodial arrangements in contractual terms when needed.
How do I know a listing is authentic?
Each published work includes chain, contract, token id, and platform details when available. We provide provenance documentation and recommend buyers verify token details on a block explorer before completing payment.
Are these works sometimes listed on other platforms too?
Often yes. We may co‑mint or relist works across platforms; when a work appears elsewhere we preserve cross‑platform context and clearly document the minting platform and provenance.
How do creators pitch a collaboration or acquisition?
Use the For creators page and include links to your portfolio, sales history, and preferred economics. If we’re interested we’ll propose a short agreement covering the minting plan, price (often in ETH), and royalty terms.
How long does the minting and acquisition process take?
Typical timelines vary but most collaborations move from initial contact to minted listing within 1–3 weeks, depending on file preparation and scheduling. Contracting and final settlement may add a few days; we aim for transparency at each stage.
Can I see a sample agreement or references?
Yes. We provide a sample acquisition agreement and references from previous collaborations on request. Use the contact form and request the sample — we’ll supply documentation and references to help you verify the process and terms.
Are prices negotiable?
Published prices are our asking reference. Acquisitions involving minted counterparts are typically negotiated in advance and confirmed in the written agreement; we often reference ETH pricing but can document USD equivalents where helpful.
Do you support institutional inquiries?
Yes. If you represent a DAO, fund, marketplace team, or institution, include organization details so we can route your request appropriately and propose contractual terms suited to institutional workflows.
Do you pay a deposit before minting?
Our standard flow mints the work first so the minted token is verifiable at purchase. We do not usually provide purchase advances prior to minting, though in exceptional cases deposit terms can be negotiated and expressed in the agreement.
Which platform do you use for minting?
We generally work with established platforms (for example, mintsarena.com) chosen for consistent provenance tracking and collector reach. Platform choice is part of the agreement and selected for reliability and long‑term visibility.