Creating Collections

Learn how to create and deploy your NFT collection on Lyraverse.

Collection Types

Simple Collections

Perfect for beginners and straightforward drops.

Features:

• Single public minting phase

• Basic metadata

• Standard royalties

Advanced Collections

For complex drops and professional projects.

Features:

• Multiple minting phases

• Whitelist management

• Custom timing and limits

• DAO integration options

Step-by-Step Creation

Simple Mode

1. Navigate to Create

   • Go to /create page

   • No advanced toggle needed

2. Basic Information

   Collection Name: My Awesome NFTs
   Description: A unique collection of digital art
   Symbol: MYA (optional, auto-generated)

3. Upload Assets

   • Collection Image: 1000x1000px recommended (PNG/JPG)

   • Banner Image: 1920x1080px for enhanced display (optional)

4. Minting Parameters

   Mint Price: 1 HYPE (minimum 0.01 HYPE)
   Total Supply: 1000 (max 10,000)
   Royalties: 5% (0-25% range)

5. Deploy Collection

   • Review all parameters

   • Click "Create Collection"

   • Confirm transaction in wallet

   • Wait for deployment (~30 seconds)

Advanced Mode

1. Enable Advanced Mode

   • Toggle "Advanced Collection" at top of form

2. Basic Setup (Same as simple mode)

3. Phase Configuration

   • Add Phases: Click "Add Phase" button

   • Phase Types:

     • Public: Open to all users

     • Whitelist: Restricted access

4. Phase Settings

   {
     "name": "Whitelist Phase",
     "mintPrice": "500000000000000000", // 0.5 HYPE
     "maxPerWallet": 2,
     "startTime": 1640995200,
     "endTime": 1641081600,
     "allowlistRequired": true
   }

5. Reserve Allocation

   • Set aside NFTs for team/giveaways

   • Define reserve amounts per phase

Collection Metadata

Required Fields

• Name: Display name (max 50 characters)

• Description: Detailed description (max 1000 characters)

• Image: Collection avatar (PNG/JPG/GIF)

Optional Fields

• Banner: Hero image for collection page

• External URL: Link to your website

• Symbol: Token symbol (auto-generated if empty)

Minting Phases Deep Dive

Phase Types Comparison

Feature	Public Phase	Whitelist Phase
Access	Open to all	Invite-only
Price	Higher	Lower (reward)
Timing	Flexible	Strict windows
Limits	Per wallet	Per wallet + total

Phase Timing

• Start Time: When minting opens

• End Time: When minting closes

• Duration: Auto-calculated

• Buffer: Recommended 15min between phases

Whitelist Management

1. Create List: Upload CSV or manual entry

2. Merkle Tree: Automatic generation

3. Verification: On-chain proof system

4. Updates: Modify list before phase starts

Best Practices

Collection Design

• Consistent Theme: Unified aesthetic

• High Quality: 1000x1000px minimum

• File Size: Under 5MB per image

• Format: PNG for transparency, JPG for photos

Pricing Strategy

• Market Research: Check similar collections

• Phased Pricing: Higher → Lower over time

• Value Proposition: Justify your price point

Community Building

• Social Media: Tease collection in advance

• Discord/Telegram: Build community

• Whitelist Strategy: Reward early supporters

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Transaction Failed

• Check HYPE balance

• Verify network connection

• Try again with higher gas

Image Upload Issues

• Check file format (PNG/JPG/GIF)

• Verify file size (<10MB)

• Try different browser

Phase Configuration Errors

• Validate dates (future dates only)

• Check phase overlaps

• Verify whitelist format

Getting Help

• Support Chat: Bottom-right widget

• Documentation: This guide

• Community: Telegram group

Advanced Features

Phase Reordering

• Drag & drop phases

• Automatic validation

• Conflict detection

Automated Deployment

• Batch operations

• Template reuse

• Bulk updates

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Ready to create? Head to /create and start building your NFT collection! 🚀