COLLECTING, EXPLAINED · 2 MIN READ
Minting, listings and approvals
Creating a token, putting it on sale and giving a contract permission to transfer it are different actions. Here is a practical way to read them.
Create, permit, offer
- MINT
Create a token
A collection contract records a new token; price and gas may apply.
- APPROVE
Grant a permission
A named spender can transfer the specified token or collection.
- LIST
Set sale conditions
An order defines the NFT, price, currency and expiry.
Minting creates a token
Minting records a new token through the collection’s smart contract. Buying an existing token transfers one that has already been created. A mint can have a price and network fees, and the token’s artwork may be revealed later.
Before minting, read the project’s supply, price, reveal information and terms. Confirm the contract and network from a source you trust. An attractive image does not establish who controls the contract.
A listing describes a sale
Listing an item creates an offer to sell under specified conditions. Depending on the marketplace, this may involve a signed order, a transaction or both. Read the payment currency, amount and expiry instead of assuming a signature is only a login.
An approval grants permission
An NFT approval can allow another address or contract to transfer a token. Some approvals cover an entire collection. Check the spender and the scope before approving, and reject unfamiliar permission requests.
On ZAPP, inspect the action review and the wallet prompt together. Stop if a request covers different assets or permissions from what you selected. Keep recovery information private and use official links when seeking help.