# Initial Steps

The creation pillar empowers users to craft their unique NFT artworks effortlessly through a sleek and intuitive interface. Whether users upload their existing artwork or leverage our built-in generative art tool, we offer a seamless journey through the entire process. From crafting metadata to defining rarity, our platform provides step-by-step guidance. Moreover, we handle the upload to IPFS, a decentralized and immutable file system, at no cost to the user. Dive into the world of NFT creation easily and unleash your artistic vision!

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#### When a collection project is deployed, the tool automatically generates a minting page for it—no coding is required. Then, users can customize both the interface and minting settings as needed.

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**Our tool has three types of collections: "Editions," "Drops," and "Generative art."**

* *<mark style="color:blue;">**Editions**</mark>*: If you want to set up a collection with **just one artwork**, whether a **single NFT or multiple ones with the same media**, you'll want to deploy an "Editions" project. Later, you can adjust the number of copies on the dashboard as needed. However, if you've already launched an Editions project and wish to add more artworks, that's not feasible; you must deploy a separate Drops collection.
* *<mark style="color:blue;">**Drops**</mark>*: The "Drops" project type is the go-to for curating a collection of various artworks.
* *<mark style="color:blue;">**Generative Art**</mark>*: Lastly, for generative art, you specify the **layers and the probability of each trait** within each layer, and the tool **generates automatically all the combinations you need**. Let your creativity run wild without any coding hassles!

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#### They all provide a way to deploy a collection and generate a minting page across various chains. Click here to see the [available chains list](https://mintpad.gitbook.io/docs/features/multichain):

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Get ready to dive into the exciting world of NFT creation! 🎨✨ Here are the magical **links** that will whisk you away on a journey to craft your unique NFT collection with Mintpad! 🚀💥 Let your creativity soar as you embark on this thrilling adventure!

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>EDITIONS</strong></td><td><a href="https://nfts2me.com/create/edition/">https://nfts2me.com/create/edition/</a></td><td><a href="https://4118262152-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtP38LX7mJsfWKTrriMU4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e6d4866c409acb30b60ff6b3fbb4d19b855692db%2FPICTURE.png?alt=media">PICTURE.png</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>DROPS</strong></td><td><a href="https://nfts2me.com/create/drop/">https://nfts2me.com/create/drop/</a></td><td><a href="https://4118262152-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtP38LX7mJsfWKTrriMU4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-beb2e605352921266a866617859c123ae1f32cc8%2FDROPS%20(1).png?alt=media">DROPS (1).png</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>GENERATIVE ART</strong></td><td><a href="https://nfts2me.com/create/generative/">https://nfts2me.com/create/generative/</a></td><td><a href="https://4118262152-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtP38LX7mJsfWKTrriMU4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0e1ae4a7f2bb8e6cb478c355ccae43a4e2ccc691%2FLAYERS.png?alt=media">LAYERS.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Below, you'll find **examples of each type of project**. Deploying and generating your unique collection on the desired blockchain is incredibly easy.

Here's an example collection for you to explore. You can view the **collection deployment** and the **generated minting page** below:

<figure><img src="https://4118262152-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtP38LX7mJsfWKTrriMU4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1819cf29ce4c4e6f51567ab313907e4c261585ec%2Fimage%20(206).png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Creating an Editions collection</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://4118262152-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtP38LX7mJsfWKTrriMU4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a3c0832f8a07c74de9175d2e44d6e7a6efe8dab3%2Fimage%20(205).png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Editions Minting page example</p></figcaption></figure>

### :star2:Drops

Similarly, here's an example of a Drops project to explore. Check out the **collection deployment** and the **generated minting** page below:

<figure><img src="https://4118262152-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtP38LX7mJsfWKTrriMU4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-779111c6153b50e7fd0b174ad26c3a1859d5f04d%2Fimage%20(207).png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Creating a Drops collection</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://4118262152-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtP38LX7mJsfWKTrriMU4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0173fd2e4ae7615ff4cd470cfa5e5040cae4ad9a%2FCaptura%20de%20pantalla%202024-02-22%20103831.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Drops Minting page example</p></figcaption></figure>

### :art:Generative Art

Here, you can observe the step-by-step creation process of a generative art collection. You can add as many layers as you desire, combine them in various configurations, and then generate and deploy the collection. Each resulting NFT will boast its own unique rarity and distinct characteristics.

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<figure><img src="https://4118262152-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtP38LX7mJsfWKTrriMU4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4ab3beec68257f03e5cbc05fd91696f5229fe3a7%2Fimage%20(204).png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Generative Art page example</p></figcaption></figure>
