If you want to create an NFT then you need to know your NFT crypto. Choosing the best blockchain to mint (create) your NFT on is crucial, it can determine which marketplace you use, what kind of NFT you create, and how your art fits with your view of the world.
We have a broader guide to how to make and sell an NFT but here we’re going to look specifically at which cryptocurrencies may be best for you. You may also want to take a look at our guide to the NFT trends in 2022 to see what art you want to create.
Now is the best time to create art. Thanks to innovations in blockchain technology, following a career in art is a more viable option than ever before. Digital artists can now avoid selling their soul as a service to brands with questionable ethics. As a result your favourite legacy ad agency founders are tearing their hair out trying to adapt.
There is a lot to take in. The list below is divided into two types, Layer 1 and Layer 2. Layer 1 refers to a blockchain, while a Layer 2 is a cryptocurrency developed on top of the original blockchain. The advantage of Layer 2 cryptocurrencies is they have the security of the base blockchain but with better performance, most have lower gas fees (the cost of creating an NFT) and better energy use.
We go into the more detail on this and other common cryptocurrency terms in the frequent questions section. But for now,…