TUTORIAL: Creating my first tokenized photograph via lensy.io

By katerinaramm | katerinaramm | 2 Feb 2021

A few days ago I was writing about lensy.io - a platform where users can create NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) by tokenizing their images. Lensy is powered by hive and it is very easy to use.

In this post you can see my first impressions and how I applied to become a verified artist. Why I selected lensy? But because it is easier for me, being in Hive - it already feels like home.

In this post, I will take you through the process of creating my first NFT out of a unique image of mine.

Artist Verification

To be able to create an NFT, you need to be verified. This is a manual process, and you need to have a photography portfolio to present. I was informed of my verification through their discord server, but this could be automated in the future.

When you are verified, a 'tick' is added next to your name.

What photo to select

This is my first NFT so it took me a long time to select an image to tokenize.

I wanted this to be a unique image. This means that nobody can reproduce it. The specific one that I will share today was shot a few weeks back at a favorite beach of mine. There was a very strange driftwood that came and was visible for one day only. It was stuck in the sand so it was no way to move it. When I went the next day it was gone, but I am not sure how it was removed from there.

The image was shot during sunset time, with a strange clouds cape - this makes it even more scarce and of course, unique.

How to tokenize

Go over to the link 'Tokenize' - and you will see this screen

I have enough Hive to tokenize 9 editions but I think I will go with a single one for this image.

I have yet to understand if it is better to have multiple editions or not. I assume that the unique editions can be sold more expensive?

Attention

Any information that will be entered, cannot be edited after it is saved. We are in the blockchain after all!

Upload Image

We will need a thumbnail and our image

We can create different collections and we will also need a title and a description for our image

You select if the image is fine art or Stock photography, that will also define the rights. Stock photography should be released with full Commercial rights.

Make sure you add relevant tags and also think if you would like to tell something to the purchaser .. something unique about the photo? I will think of something to add here :)

At the end, make sure you agree to the TOS

My first NFT!

This is the video of the photo ;) I hope you enjoy it!

This is the thumbnail

After you verify all the information, click on ' ISSUE TOKEN ' at the end of your screen

Go to the collection to see your photo and put it to sale

Visit the 'collection' to see your new token!

You will see all the information that you have just entered and you will need to insert more info

https://lensy.io/katerinaramm/collection/katerinaramm_driftwood_lonely-driftwood-at-the-beach-during-sunset

I see that I can upload a file, but I am not sure what this is about. I entered a file name of the photo to be downloaded..

Let's go manage our NFT!

When you click on MANAGE - the button changes to ADDED

So when you click on the CART

I have clicked 'SELL' and then I need to set its price to the little box

My price will be 40 Hive, at this rate - appx 5.63 USD which I believe is not much for a first time NFT! What do you think?

So this is my edition : )

https://lensy.io/katerinaramm/gallery/katerinaramm_driftwood_lonely-driftwood-at-the-beach-during-sunset

Feedback

What do you think?

Was it easy? Would/Will you do it?
If yes, you can consider using my ref link lensy.io

Of course I will let you know if by any chance my piece is sold and I may even add a few more unique images!

Thank you so much for visiting!

Who am I?

I am Katerina from Crete, Greece. An enthusiastic content creator with a passion for photography. Interested in the blockchain technology, in new social media platforms and in trying to educate new users who wish to explore the blockchain social media world and its possibilities!