Before You Start

Planning to launch an NFT collection on Stargaze? Here's what you need to know.

Is Stargaze Right for You?

Stargaze is a great fit if you:

• Want to reach the Cosmos community

• Value low fees and fast transactions

• Need flexible minting options (whitelists, phases, etc.)

• Want multi-token payment support

• Appreciate creator royalties enforced on-chain

What You'll Need

1. Artwork

Your NFT images or media files:

• Supported formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, MP4, WEBP

• Recommended size: 1000x1000px minimum for images

• File size: Up to 100MB per file, but try to upload lighter files for better performance.

• Quantity: Prepare all assets before launch

2. Metadata

Information about each NFT:

• Name

• Description

• Traits/attributes (optional but recommended)

3. ATOM for Fees

You'll need ATOM to:

• Deploy your collection contract

• Upload metadata

• Pay gas fees during launch

Budget around 10-50 ATOM depending on collection size.

4. A Plan

Before launching, decide:

• Collection size - How many NFTs?

• Pricing - What's your mint price?

• Phases - Whitelist? Public? Both?

• Timing - When do you want to launch?

• Marketing - How will you build hype?

Planning Your Launch

Timing

Consider:

• Avoid launching during major market events

• Give yourself buffer time for testing

• Plan marketing 1-2 weeks before launch

Building Community

Successful launches often have:

• Active Discord or Telegram

• Twitter presence

• Engaged early supporters for whitelist

Setting Expectations

Be realistic:

• Study similar collections' performance

• Price appropriately for the market

• Focus on building genuine community, not just hype

Ready?

Once you have your artwork, metadata, and plan ready, head to Collection Types to choose your minting approach.