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What Does It Mean to Mint an NFT?

September 18, 2026 Crypton NFT 0

Minting an NFT means sending a transaction that creates the token for the first time and records your wallet as its owner. Here is what the contract actually does, how a mint differs from a marketplace purchase, and why a failed mint still costs you.