How to get your first NFT

In order to interact with the blockchain it’s necessary to have a virtual wallet in which you can save all your NFTs and your cryptocurrencies. Through your wallet you can use any other FIAT currency (i.e. euro, dollars, pounds, etc) in cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and many more.

In our case we have chosen to show you a guide on configuring Metamask, a software that will allow you to easily create your wallet in a few minutes.

How to create your wallet on Metamask

Download the Metamask version compatible with your device at the following link https://metamask.io/download/
Once you have started Metamask you will be shown a Seed Phrase, which is a sequence of words that are used to recover your wallet: save it in a safe place and do not show it to anyone! Anyone with your seed phrase will be able to access your wallet.
You will then be prompted to enter a password to use your wallet and you’ll need to enter it whenever necessary to “unlock” it, just like with a phone security number.
That’s all! Your wallet is configured and you can immediately send and receive cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
In the Metamask extension, on the main page, you will find an alphanumeric code such as: 0x0777… This is your address that allow your wallet to communicate with the Blockchain to carry out transactions.
A small note: each Blockchain you want to perform operations on will have a different address. So, to give you a simple example, if you want to receive Ethereum from someone, then you have to give your Ethereum address, which will be different if you want to carry out a Bitcoin transaction.

How to use your wallet

Now that your wallet is initialized you can use it freely with all decentralized applications (Dapps), such as Opensea for example.
Usually, decentralized applications use a wallet login system instead of the classic email and password system we are used to. Simply connect your Metamask wallet to the platform and you can use it.
In the case of Metamask it will be necessary to have the extension installed on the browser (if you browse from a PC or Mac) or use the browser inside the application (from a smartphone) otherwise you will not be able to connect your wallet.
One of the most famous Dapps that allows you to sell and buy NFTs is Opensea, and right on this marketplace you can buy Flash Gatch NFTs!
If you try to visit it you will notice a wallet icon at the top of the page: click it and connect using Metamask. Then all you have to do is use the BUY button to exchange your FIAT currency in cryptocurrency and thus be able to buy your first NFT.

Congratulations, we hope to have you as a Flash Gatch fan soon!