Minting an NFT (Unpaired)

When to Use This Guide

You want to create NFTs before receiving physical hardware, or for pre-sales.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• ✅ Connected wallet with sufficient balance for gas fees
• ✅ GPU type and quantity determined

Steps

1. Navigate to Unpaired NFTs

Go to NFTs > Unpaired tab in the Provider Dashboard.

2. Initiate Minting

Click the "Mint" button in the top right.

3. Configure NFT Details

1. Select GPU type from dropdown

2. Enter quantity to mint

3. Select Drop/collection to associate this NFT with

4. Review Transaction

Review the transaction details:

• Total NFTs to mint
• Gas fee estimate
• Expected delivery date (if pre-sale)

5. Confirm and Approve

1. Click "Confirm mint"
2. Your wallet will prompt for approval
3. Approve the transaction
4. Wait for blockchain confirmation

Result

New NFTs appear in the Unpaired tab with:

• Mint date
• Token ID and address
• Drop information
• Expected delivery date (if applicable)

What Happens Next

When physical hardware arrives:

1. Import the GPUs via vendor sync
2. Follow the Pairing an NFT to a GPU guide

Use Cases

Pre-Sales

Mint NFTs before hardware arrives to enable early purchases. Buyers own the NFT immediately but earnings begin only after GPU pairing.

Batch Operations

Mint multiple NFTs at once to prepare for bulk hardware deployments.

Marketplace Listings

Create unpaired NFTs for listing on secondary marketplaces before hardware procurement.

Related Guides

• Pairing an NFT to a GPU - Connect NFTs to physical hardware
• Minting an NFT (Paired) - Alternative for immediate pairing

Best Practices

• Mint unpaired NFTs for pre-sales only - Don't create excess unpaired inventory
• Track expected delivery dates - Communicate clearly with buyers
• Pair within 24 hours of hardware provisioning - Minimize delay between purchase, setup, and earnings