> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.desci.world/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.desci.world/ecosystem/governing-dsw-dao/how-to-mint.md).

# How to mint

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ALWAYS take extreme care when interacting with Web3 protocols. If you are inexperienced, please ask for assistance; the blockchain can be unforgiving if you are learning. 
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* Minting Site: <https://desci.world/nft/>
* Limit per wallet: 5 mints per wallet
* Price: 0.088ETH per mint
* OpenSea Link: <https://opensea.io/collection/desciworldmicrobes/>​

### <mark style="color:blue;">Detailed Tutorial</mark> <a href="#detailed-tutorial" id="detailed-tutorial"></a>

#### Getting a Web3 wallet (Metamask) <a href="#getting-a-web3-wallet-metamask" id="getting-a-web3-wallet-metamask"></a>

DeSciWorld is a decentralized application (Dapp) running on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Sometimes we call these Dapps "Web3" and you will need a **Web3 wallet** to interact with them.

<mark style="color:blue;">Step 1:</mark> Download Metamask from <https://metamask.io/>.

<mark style="color:blue;">Step 2:</mark> Closely follow Metamask's instructions to safely set up, secure, and backup your private key phrase.Never input your seed phrase into anything. A legitimate Web3 protocol will never ask you for your seed phrase. Never give your seed phrase to someone else.

<mark style="color:blue;">Step 3:</mark> Use your preferred fiat on-ramp exchange to fund your new Web3 wallet with Ether (ETH). You will need ETH in your wallet to pay for your transactions.

#### Using your Web3 wallet <a href="#using-your-web3-wallet" id="using-your-web3-wallet"></a>

1. Head to [https://desci.world/nfts/microbes ](https://www.desci.world/nfts/microbes)
2. Connect your wallet to the DeSciWorld website.
3. Ensure your wallet is connected to Ethereum Mainnet and is funded with sufficient ETH.
4. Click "Mint".
5. Confirm the transaction within your Web3 wallet.
6. View your newly minted NFT on OpenSea!