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This user manual will explain to you how to mint NFT using Helios smart contract an example from Lawrence.
NFTs (Non-Fungible-Tokens) are digital assets that represent ownership of unique items or content on the blockchain. Unlike fungible assets like cryptocurrencies, each NFT is distinct and carries specific value and attributes .
NFTs offers a way to verify the authenticity and ownership of digital items , revolutionizing the digital asset landscape.
Helios is a powerful framework for developing smart contracts on the Cardano blockchain. It simplifies the process of creating, testing, and deploying smart contracts, offering a developer-friendly environment.
Helios makes NFT minting and management efficient and effective, making it the ideal choice for developers looking to harness Cardano’s potential.
In minting NFTs there are some repositories examples that one has to access to understand the basics of minting NFT with Helios.
- Open your web browser and navigate to the Helios Examples GitHub Repository.
NOTE: GitHub is a platform for hosting and sharing code, and this repository contains sample code and examples for Helios smart contracts.
- Clone the Repository Locally
To work with the examples on your local machine:
a. Install Git: If you don’t have Git installed, download and install it from git-scm.com.
b. Open Terminal or Command Prompt: Run the following command:git clone https://github.com/lley154/helios-examples.git
- Navigate to the Repository Folder
After cloning, change your directory to the repository folder: cd helios-examples
- Find the NFT Example Folder
Look for a folder named nft. This folder contains files related to minting an NFT on Cardano using Helios. To switch to this directory, open your terminal and run the following command: cd nft
Inside the folder, you will find Helios script files (.helios or .hs) that demonstrate the logic for NFT minting.
- Open the Project in Visual Studio Code
For easier viewing and editing, open the mint-nft folder in Visual Studio Code. In the terminal, run the following command: code .
This will open the folder in Visual Studio Code for easier file browsing and modifications.