Pay attention to the collection's URL

Since it is impossible to create the same URL for two different collections, the address of the original collection will be different from the fake one.

Look carefully at the creator of the collection

The creator of the original collection will NEVER create a fake of his product, and hence the username, or his wallet will be different.

Look at the actual parameters of the collection

A known collection will have parameters such as Volume, Floor Price, and Supply significantly higher than a fake collection.

The number of items on sale, number of owners and percentage of unique owners may also be different.

If you find a "clone" of a well-known collection at Grandbazar.io, please leave a complaint about it, after which our moderators will consider it and if the rules of the marketplace were violated, the collection will be removed.

Grandbazar.io doesn't support the creation of fake famous NFT collections and condemns users who create such content.

Don't panic, your account is perfectly fine.

Follow the steps described in this guide and this problem will no longer bother you.

1. This error occurs because your wallet is not currently activated; to put it simply, no transactions have been made through it.
2. To check if your purse is activated, you need to go to the EVER SCAN and pay attention to the parameter "State".

• If opposite it is "Active", it means that your wallet is activated and you can start working with Grandbazar.

• If there is an empty field next to "State", it means that your wallet is not activated.

How to activate a wallet?

1. You need to top up your wallet with tokens of any amount. You can find a detailed guide on how to do this here.
2. After topping up your wallet, you need to make a transaction of any amount, i.e. transfer any amount of tokens to the address of another wallet. Or, you can make a transfer to your own wallet address.

After the transaction, your wallet will be automatically activated, and to be sure of this, you can go to EVER SCAN and check the status of "Active", opposite to the parameter "State".

Do not forget that if you have any questions or difficulties, you can always write to our chat, where you will promptly help to solve the problem.

If you want to buy an NFT, you need a cryptocurrency and a crypto wallet. In that case if you don't know what a crypto wallet is and how to use it, you can read it here.

On some NFT marketplaces you can also use not only the cryptocurrency you own, but also a debit or credit card to buy NFT, and still, you will need a cryptocurrency wallet to register on any of the NFT marketplaces.

Where to buy NFTs?

All you have two main ways to buy NFTs: on websites of independent projects, often the projects that created these NFTs, or on NFT marketplaces.

Independent project websites

Sometimes projects choose to create their own sites to sell their NFTs. Basically, large projects such as Coachella and Larva Labs, which are already well known and have their own audience, create their own independent marketplaces. In most cases, when you buy from the project site, you can still resell your NFT on other NFT marketplaces.

NFT marketplaces

NFT markets are the primary venue for secondary NFT sales, but they also support primary sales . Markets can differ in the blockchains they support, the commission structure, the types of NFTs they specialize in, and many other attributes.

How to find a NFT that you like?

Among the many collections and items that exist on the market NFT is very difficult to choose exactly what suits you, but there are several factors that you can rely on when choosing NFT to buy:

People you already follow

Many of the celebrities known in other fields, like Snoop Dogg, Lionel Messi and Ilon Musk are also active in the NFT industry and creating their own projects. You can check to see which of your favorite celebrities have such projects and consider buying their NFT.

Twitter

Twitter is the main social network where information about the NFT appears, which makes it a great place to find new or already fairly well-known projects. You can follow accounts, hashtags and topics that interest you. It's a great way to not only find out what's trending right now, but also to see what projects are coming up in the near future.

Crypto influencers

Crypto-influencers are people whose main social media content consists of reviews of various cryptocurrency-related products. You can find such Influencers on social networks such as Twitter, YouTube, Telegram and even Instagram.

Following such people will allow you to quickly find out about interesting NFT collections and track NFT market trends because they often make reviews of both popular and new NFT collections as well as analytics about the NFT market in general.

Different marketplaces

NFT markets are another great place to find the right NFTs for you. You can explore different categories, collections and more. You can also sort and filter the search ribbon by criteria important to you, such as price, making it easy to find the projects you want.

What does the buying look like?

On most marketplaces, including Grandbazaar, there are 3 main options for buying NFTs

Buy Now

NFTs put up for sale "buy now" are put up for sale at an already set price. They can be purchased at any time during the sale period without additional seller involvement. This is the easiest method and is much like buying on other e-commerce sites.

Auction

An NFT auction works on the same principle as a regular auction. After an item is posted with the starting price, potential buyers can bid, thereby increasing the price of the NFT. Most often the NFT goes to the highest bidder, but in the end it's up to the seller who offers the NFT, so he can accept absolutely any bid.

Purchase guide

Now let's look at the process of buying an NFT. We'll take the NFT in the "Buy now" category as an example

To make purchases you must be logged in, so first click on "Sign In" in the upper right corner and link your crypto wallet

Open the homepage of the website and in the upper right corner select the "Explore" category, then click on the "All NFT" button.

On the page with all the items, click on "Filters" and then select the "Buy Now" category.

Open the page of the NFT you want to buy and click on "Buy Now" and then click on “Purchase”

After clicking on the "Purchase" button, you will need to to confirm your transaction by entering your wallet password in the pop-up window

Enjoy your new NFT!

Definition

A cryptocurrency wallet is a program that helps you buy, sell and store cryptocurrency, including NTFs.

The main difference between a cryptocurrency wallet and the wallet in your pocket that holds cash and bank cards is that they are not at all like the physical storage objects everyone is so familiar with. Rather, a cryptocurrency wallet is a form of digital storage to provide access to your cryptocurrency or NFT.

Public and private keys

When you create a new wallet  public key and a private key.

The public key is a set of numbers that can be compared to your bank account number: you can share it with anyone, but it does not give you access to your money.

And the private key on the contrary gives you full access to the disposal of funds. The owner of this key owns all the assets in the wallet. This is usually a phrase consisting of 12-24 randomly generated words. It's also important to understand that this phrase is not a password to your wallet. It is used to gain access to your cryptocurrency and make transactions in the future. A private key cannot be recovered, so pay special attention to its security and safety. If someone obtains your private key, they will also have full access to the assets in your wallet.

Types of crypto wallets

There are many different types of cryptocurrency wallets, and each of them has its own features, which you need to know in order to choose a reliable storage for your funds.

Custodial vs. non-custodial

Non-custodial

Non-custodial wallets are those that allow you to control your own data. These types of wallets are often preferred by people who want to be responsible for their funds and not risk entrusting them to custodial wallet holders, because then protecting their private keys is the responsibility of a third party.

However, with full access to your data, you also take full responsibility for keeping it safe. Keep in mind that anyone who has the passphrase, which is usually used to regain access to something, can get full control over your funds.

Custodial

Custodial wallets, on the other hand, are wallets offered by cryptocurrency companies such as cryptocurrency exchanges. If you choose this type of wallet, you are essentially giving them your private keys

The implication is that users must trust the service provider to securely store their tokens and apply strict security measures to prevent unauthorized access. Many exchanges will not allow you to make transactions until these security measures have been properly established by the user.


“Hot” vs. “Cold”

Cold

A so-called cold wallet, otherwise known as a hardware wallet, is a physical device that you plug into your computer to use. Because it's not always connected to your computer or browser, it's a great option for long-term secure storage, but a little less convenient for quick or frequent transactions.

Hardware wallets also have an extra layer of security over other types of wallets because they require users to enter a PIN to access the contents of the device. In addition, hardware wallets isolate private keys from online storage, which virtually eliminates the possibility of any hacking. To gain access to a user's private keys, hackers would have to physically steal the device on which you store your assets.

Hot

Hot wallets, also called software wallets, are mobile or web-based applications that require an Internet connection, are more accessible, and more susceptible to hacking than cold wallets.

This type of wallet is more suitable for people who use cryptocurrency on a daily basis. These wallets are positioned as a smartphone app, similar to any of the online banks, and allow for easy transactions, including QR codes.

How to set up a crypto wallet?

For the convenience of our users, Grandbazar provides its users with 3 options of available wallets: Everspace, Everwallet and Eversurf.

Let's break down the installation process of each of them in more detail.

Everspace

1. Download the app

Like many wallets, Everspace has an iOS app, and an Android app. You only need to download that to get started.

2. Open the app and follow the prompts

Open the app once it’s installed. You’ll be prompted to get started. Choose the option to set up a new wallet and follow the prompts.

3. Create and store your app login password and seed phrase in a safe place

As you create your wallet, you will be prompted for your see phrase. Be sure to follow best practices for securing your wallet. Keep your passphrase in a safe place that no one can access. Never share your passphrase with anyone.

4. Connect your wallet to Grandbazar

Once your wallet has been created, the last step is to link it to Grandbazar.


Everwallet

1. Download the wallet browser extension

Like the previous wallet, Everwallet has an iOS app and an Android app, but it also has a browser extension. You only need the browser extension to get started, so download it.

2. Open the browser extension and follow the prompts

Open the extension once it’s installed. You’ll be prompted to get started. Choose the option to set up a new wallet and follow the prompts.

3. Create and store your app login password and seed phrase in a safe place

In the case of Everwallet, you will also be offered your seed phrase. Be sure to follow best practices for securing your wallet. Keep your passphrase in a safe place that no one can access. Never share your passphrase with anyone.

4. Connect your wallet to Grandbazar

Once your wallet has been created, the last step is to link it to Grandbazar.

Eversurf

The process of creating an Eversurf wallet is almost no different from Everspace and Everwallet, so the steps to create it are exactly the same as in the previous cases, with a few exceptions.

1. Download the wallet for your desktop or for mobile

Eversurf offers you the choice of working through your desktop or through a mobile device.

2. Open the wallet option you set up and follow the prompts.

After instalation you’ll be prompted to get started. Choose the option to set up a new profile and follow the prompts

3. Activate your profile

After creating a profile, you will need to activate your Surf Profile to make deposits and withdrawals.

4. Create and store your app login password and seed phrase in a safe place

Eversurf wallet doesn’t require the installation of the initial phrase at all, you only need to set a password to access the application, but we strongly recommend that you do this to accurately protect yourself from cybercriminals

5. Connect your wallet to Grandbazar

And now all that's left is to connect your wallet to Grandbazar!

How to fund your crypto wallet?

Now, by creating and sometimes activating your wallet, you can buy NFTs!

Every wallet is different, but there are two main ways to fund your cryptocurrency wallet:

Adding funds directly to your wallet

Many NFT-compatible wallets support adding cryptocurrency directly into your wallet by using a service such as. These are integrated into the wallet, and allows you to buy cryptocurrency using a credit or debit card. You may be prompted to verify your identity during this process.

And for users whose main payment currency is RUB, Grandbazar provides its own exchanger, where you can buy EVER directly through any of your payment cards.

Transferring cryptocurrency from a centralized crypto exchange

Another option is to buy cryptocurrency on an exchange such as KuCoin or Huobi( Full list of crypto-exchanges that allow you to interact with EVER  you can find here).

Usually, when you buy cryptocurrency on CEX, the cryptocurrency is credited to a custodial wallet managed by that exchange. Therefore, in order to fund your cryptocurrency wallet, which you will use to buy and store NFT, you need to transfer the cryptocurrency from the exchange wallet to another non-custodial wallets, such as Everspace, Everwallet or Eversurf.

For example, if you bought EVER on Gate.io, then to buy NFT on that EVER you will need to transfer it from your stored Gate.io wallet to the Everspace.

Refill via WEVER

The third deposit option is a bit more complicated, but it works well for those who already have cryptocurrency on other blockchains.

You can exchange your existing cryptocurrency for WEVER (Wrapped Everscale), and then transfer WEVER through a bridge to the Everscale network.

To make it easier to understand how this works, let's break down this process using an example for Ethereum.

Suppose you have ETH in one of your wallets, let's take the most popular one, Metamask. You need to exchange ETH for WEVER. You can do this on Uniswap by selecting the ETH/EVER trading pair. After exchanging ETH for WEVER, you need to exchange WEVER, which is in the ETH network, for EVER in the Everscale network. To do that, you need to go to the Everscale Bridge and make the exchange there.

Connecting your crypto wallet to Grandbazar

Once your cryptocurrency wallet is created, connecting it to Grandbazar is easy. Click on the "Sign In" icon in the upper right corner of the Grandbazar website, and you will be directed to a page to select the wallet you want to connect.

How to protect your crypto wallet?

As with a physical wallet, you need to secure your crypto wallet against the possibility of hacking or fraud. Here are some tips:

• Don't reuse passwords: Make sure that your cryptocurrency wallet password is not used for your other accounts.
• Protect your seed phrase: When you create your wallet, keep your passphrase in a place that you won't forget, but that won't be easily accessible to others.
• Never give your seed phrase to anyone.
• Don't click on unfamiliar links: This is especially true if someone sent you a link directly, as this could very well lead to your wallet being hacked.

• Who created an NFT
• When an NFT was created
• Who own an NFT
• Who bought an NFT
• The transaction history
• The prices history

When did NFTs appear and when did they become popular?

Although Ethereum blockchain was the first to popularize NFT globally, the technology itself goes back to the first years of Bitcoin (BTC). In 2012, the concept was shaped by the eToro CEO's blog and the BitcoinTalk forum.

By the way, many people believe that the very first NFT in the world were "CryptoPunks", the first was actually a painting called "Quantum," created by Kevin McCoy in collaboration with programmer Anil Dash on May 5, 2014 Sold this NFT on June 10, 2021 at Sotheby's Natively Digital auction for $1.47 million.

The year 2021 generally marked a boom in the NFT market. Total sales reached $17.6 billion, 200 times more than the year before. The number of customers was also growing - 2.3 million in 2021 compared to 75,000 in 2020.

How do NFTs work?

The first non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were created using the ERC-721 protocol, which differs from ERC-20 tokens such as BNB or SHIB ("fungible" tokens). Since the creation of ERC-721, the list of such protocols has expanded significantly, so now many blockchains already have their own standards on which to build NFTs.
For example, in the Everscale network, on which Grandbazar is based, this standard is called "tip-4".

The difference is that unlike "fungible" tokens, which are divisible and non-unique, each non-fungible token is completely unique and not divided into parts.

For instance, fiat currencies like the dollar are fungible: A $1 bill in New York City has the same value as a $1 bill in Miami. A fungible token can also be a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin: 1 BTC is worth 1 BTC, no matter where it is issued.

Non-fungible assets, on the other hand, are unique and non-divisible. They should be considered as a type of deed or a type of ownership of a unique, non-replicable item. For example, a flight ticket is non-fungible because there cannot be another of the same kind due to its specific data. A house, a boat or a car are non-fungible physical assets because they are one-of-a-kind.

Because each NFT is stored on a blockchain, there is an immutable record starting with the token’s creation and including every sale.

The impact of NFT technology.

NFT is a revolution or, better said, an evolution of digital assets and property in a technologically dependent world.

But what is the real impact of NFT on the areas we are already familiar with? Let's explore:

NFTs provide many opportunities for global industries like consumer goods, sports, retail to change the way they engage with their customers, enhance the value of their existing products, tap into new markets, and come up with new business models.

For example, in a field such as logistics, it is important to know the distribution centers, the product owner at different stages of the supply chain and to be able to calculate the approximate speed at which the final recipient receives the product. NFT can be created not only to track the movement of goods, but also to gain real-time visibility and better manage all the processes in the supply chain.

Some logistics companies are already making moves toward supply chain tokenization, with "IBM" being the best example.
This company currently owns more than 400 blockchain projects that are used in the development of smart contracts between owners and carriers that provide cargo visibility from one end of the supply chain to the other for global trading venues in the shipping ecosystem. Such solutions will eliminate the need for human control and therefore eliminate the possibility of any fraud at any stage of the process.

Consumers today want visibility into how the product was created, where it came from, and whether or not sound practices were used in the overall process. NFTs will be the key to providing this transparency to consumers and making it easier for them to make the best decision when making a purchase.

What are NFTs used for?

The list of industries in which NFT is used is growing every day, but let's take a look at the most popular, as well as the most original options.

Art

Many digital artists, tired after years of creating content that generates visits and engagement on Big Tech platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and getting almost nothing in return, finally have a way to monetize their art. These artists see a future in which NFT will change both their creative process and the way the world values art, as for the first time there is an opportunity to truly "own" and sell digital art.

Music

NFTs have opened new opportunities and business models for artists and musicians. With NFTs created for their digital artwork or music, they can engage and sell directly to their fans without middlemen, such as third-party services or distribution platforms.

Consumer brand engagement and loyalty

NFT also makes it easier for people to get involved in different fan clubs or communities of different brands.

Take, for example, NBA Top Shot, a trading platform where sports fans can buy, sell, and exchange NFT files of NBA videos.

Many musicians have also begun to come up with interesting and new ways to interact with their fans through NFT. For example, American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold released "Deathbats Club," a collection of 10,000 NFTs that gives owners access to an exclusive community that provides unique opportunities to interact with the band.

The business industry is also not going to ignore the NFT trend and is actively introducing tokenization of its products for better communication, interaction and consumer engagement. An example of this is the campaign for the launch of the NFT collection by Dolce & Gabbana, which after the successful initial launch of the collection created a community "DGFamily NFT", whose members could purchase a DGFamily Box access card.

The card has different levels of privileges and depending on the "dignity" of the card you get access to one of the three types of token boxes, similar to jewelry boxes and decorated in the spirit of Dolce & Gabbana: expensive and rich. And then you get the opportunity to attend private events in the virtual world, and there will be bonuses, gifts, etc. In other words, the same scheme that works in the real world for VIP clients of luxury brands.

Metaverse

NFTs are the "building blocks" for the metaverse. In the metaverse you can create your own avatar and move around the virtual world, make friends, meet people, attend concerts, play games, buy virtual goods or have real goods delivered. In essence, you will have your own digital identity in the virtual world, based on the uniqueness and uniqueness that NFT technology guarantees.

Gaming

NFTs have also had a major impact on the gaming market, as users now have the ability to transfer in-game purchases between different games because NFTs are blockchain-based and exist independently of a specific game platform, which means they can be used in other games.

Collectibles

NFT technology has made it easier to digitize almost any item of collectibles.

• Collectibles from the game (weapons, clothes for avatars and other mission accessories).
• Art collectibles (paintings, photos and even memes can now be tokenized and sold in markets).
• Sports collectibles (uniforms and accessories, collectible cards).

• Develop an aesthetically pleasing or based on some "viral" product design.
• Come up with interesting and relevant utilities for your NFTs.
• Explore potential marketplaces to place and choose the most convenient one.
• Evaluate your product adequately. Study the market and make your price competitive.
• Build. Your. Community.
• Active promotion - your best friend.

Develop an aesthetically pleasing or based on some "viral" product design.

Your NFTs should have a desirable digital asset that captures the imagination and is backed by a strong narrative. Turn on your imagination, activate your sense of beauty, make an NFT that you would definitely buy yourself!

In addition, don’t forget that trends are also very important, the larger the audience "catch" your product, the greater will be the volume of sales!

Come up with interesting and relevant utilities for your NFTs.

In an ever-changing marketplace, be prepared for its demands. Ask yourself the question- “What can a customer do with my NFT after purchasing it?”
This question will help you come up with interesting and relevant utilities that will be one of the "keys" to the success of your collection.

Explore potential marketplaces to place and choose the most convenient one.

Study in advance a few of the most suitable marketplaces for you and choose among them the best. Pay attention to such things as:

• User-friendly interface.
• An understandable system for selling and buying NFT.
• Convenience of placing the collection for the creator.

Evaluate your product adequately. Study the market and make your price competitive.

Don't overcharge or undercharge. An adequate price formula is formed from the average market price of NFT collections similar to yours and how much you value your own labor on the project.

Consider not only the cost of design, marketing, and other aspects of collection development, but also the opinion of the community. No one will buy a product at too high a price.

Build. Your. Community.

It's much easier to market a new product when you already have a community around it.

Fans of popular NTF collections make up a very large portion of sales, so get people to become fans of your product and of course, make a reliable customer support system to help with any questions or problems.

Active promotion - your best friend.

You have to promote your collection. Start using social media as a tool to raise awareness of your product among potential buyers. Study trends, take the best from them, and create your own promotion script!

1. Upload the file

2. Put it up for sale (or not)

2.1 Indicate the cost of each item

3. Put the number of copies

4. Choose a collection

You can read how to create your own collection in the article.

5. Enter a title

6. Enter a description

7. Set up royalties

8. Choose to hide the item (or not)

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6. Never click on any unsolicited links that someone sends you in DM. Admins or moders will never ask for private information.

7. We want this server to be a comfortable place. If you see something against the rules or something that makes you feel unsafe, let the staff know.

Violation of these rules will result in warnings. Continued violations will result in mute, deletion, or ban.

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2.  Click on "Sign out"

3. Congratulations! You just sign out!  

2. You can also use Exlore tab and search by using different filtres

3. Use filtres to find what you are looking for.

Filtres to Explore items

Filtre to Explore Collections

Filtre to Explore Profiles

1. Your wallet connected incorrectly

Check if you have chosen the correct wallet to connect to grandbazar. Check the network (in your wallet) that you have chosen. If you are logging through Ever Wallet, the network must be Mainnet.

There you can find an easy guide how to connect via crypto wallet.

2. Transaction is delayed

It is quite possible that after a mint or purchase on a secondary market, the transaction is still being processed. To check the status of a transaction, use the Everscan platform.

There you can find an easy guide how to find a transcation ID.

3. Your item was delisted

The other possible cause for not seeing your NFT on GrandBazar is that your NFT was delisted. If you found that your collection or an individual item has been delisted, they are most likely in violation of platform rules.

Remind you that the collection or item should not offend other people, pornographic nature, overt cruelty (murder, mutilation, etc.). If your missing item or collection does not have any of the above criteria, write to our support team.

4. Your item is hidden

Check the hidden tab on your profile, your item can be in this section.

3. Click on "Send" button

4. Chose token

5. Choose amount of tokens

6. Copy your Everscale wallet adress

7. Send your tokens from combot to your Ever Wallet

If you didn’t receive your tokens you can ask your question in combot help center or in official everscale community in telegram