Notafckingthing - NFT Minting Website

Welcome to the Notafckingthing NFT minting website! This project pokes fun at the impermanence of metadata associated with first-generation NFT contracts. It is integrated with the Solana blockchain and uses Metaplex's candy machine for minting unique tokens.

Project Overview

• Website: https://notafckingthing.com/
• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/J-geleta/NFT
• Blockchain: Solana
• Minting Mechanism: Metaplex's candy machine

Features

• Minting of NFTs with 7 potential traits of varying rarity.
• Integration with the Solana blockchain.
• Randomized minting process to ensure uniqueness of each token.

Technical Details

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Blockchain: Solana
• Smart Contract: Metaplex's Candy Machine

Setup Instructions

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/J-geleta/NFT.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd NFT

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Configure environment variables in a .env file:

   REACT_APP_SOLANA_NETWORK=mainnet-beta
   REACT_APP_CANDY_MACHINE_ID=<Your Candy Machine ID>
   REACT_APP_TREASURY_ADDRESS=<Your Treasury Address>

5. Start the development server:

   npm start

Minting Process

The minting process is designed to be random, ensuring each token has a unique combination of traits. There are 7 potential traits, each with varying rarity levels. The randomness is managed by the smart contract on the Solana blockchain integrated with Metaplex's candy machine.