DevLog250318

Devlog 250318: Untangling Wallets & Preparing for NFT Deployment

Overview

Today’s focus is on organizing my crypto wallets, securing testnet funds, and preparing for NFT deployment. I need to resolve issues related to multiple wallet profiles, get Alchemy Faucet to recognize my balance, and fully understand the NFT minting process before committing to the next steps in my metaverse project.

Current Challenges

1. Wallet Consolidation

• I apparently have four different wallet profiles, which is causing confusion.
• There is a connection between Coinbase and MetaMask, but I can’t see my Coinbase funds in the “Coinbase” MetaMask profile.
• I need to merge or consolidate these wallets for a streamlined development workflow.

2. Testnet Funding Issues

• I deployed a test smart contract, so I understand gas fees and the process, but I can’t start converting my digital gallery into NFTs until I have a solid understanding of contract creation.
• Alchemy Faucet does not recognize my MATIC or Wrapped Ether balance—I need to troubleshoot why.
• I will be using Polygon (formerly MATIC) as my test environment.
• I need testnet MATIC/WETH to proceed with storage and smart contract testing.

3. NFT Storage & Web3 UI Hosting

• My NFTs will be stored on web3.Storage. (nft.storage does not have a free tier)
• My entire website and UI will be hosted via IPFS (InterPlanetary File System).
• Need to set up a basic landing page to start testing wallet interactions and NFT updates.

4. Web3 Browser Setup

• I need to install and configure a Web3 browser extension to interact with my smart contracts seamlessly.

Next Steps

1. Resolve wallet inconsistencies by reviewing MetaMask and Coinbase account settings.
2. Confirm testnet MATIC/WETH balances and resolve issues with Alchemy Faucet.
3. Deploy a very basic Next.js landing page to test Web3 interactions.
4. Ensure my Web3 extension is properly installed and linked to my primary wallet.
5. Prepare and register digital assets on NFT.Storage once my testnet funding is sorted.
6. Set clear intentions before diving deeper into NFT deployment and smart contract refinement.

Final Thoughts

This is an important project, and I need to carefully structure my workflow to fit into the time I have while balancing other responsibilities.

Mission: Get testnet funding in order. Without that, I can’t proceed with registering NFTs or refining my contract deployment.

Meta Reminder: Crypto is intricate—setting clear goals before diving in is essential.

If you’re reading this, send snacks and MATIC!

Crypto Wallet & Testnet MATIC Issue Log

Summary of What We Discovered

1. Not Enough Gas to Transfer MATIC

• I have $0.xx of MATIC in my Coinbase Exchange account.
  
• This is not enough to cover the gas fee needed to withdraw it to MetaMask.

2. Why I Need MATIC in MetaMask

• I was trying to use Alchemy Faucets to get testnet MATIC for smart contract testing.
  
• However, to claim testnet MATIC, I need real MATIC in MetaMask to interact with the faucet.

3. Next Steps

1. Buy more MATIC to cover gas fees.
   
2. Transfer MATIC to MetaMask (Polygon Network).
   
3. Use Alchemy Faucet to claim testnet MATIC.
   
4. Start smart contract testing on Mumbai Testnet.

once this is figured out, I can mint my own NFT collection and build the metaverse gallery.

Additional Discoveries Since Starting

1. Successfully Uploaded NFT Images to Web3.Storage

• All NFT images are now stored on IPFS using Web3.Storage (Free Tier).
  
• This ensures decentralized, long-term storage for the NFTs.
  
• The next step is to generate metadata JSON files linking to these images.

2. Need to Create NFT Metadata

• Each NFT requires a metadata JSON file that includes:
  • name: NFT title
    
  • description: A brief description of the artwork
    
  • image: IPFS URL from Web3.Storage
    
  • attributes: Optional traits or properties for filtering
    
• These metadata files will be uploaded to IPFS before minting.

3. Preparing Smart Contract for NFT Minting

• Since gas fees are an issue, we are writing the smart contract first and testing locally.
  
• We will use Foundry for development and simulate transactions before deploying.
  
• Once gas fees are covered, we will deploy to Polygon Mainnet.

4. Future Steps

• Generate metadata JSON files and upload them to IPFS.
  
• Finalize the NFT smart contract and test it locally.
  
• Prepare minting strategy (batch minting vs. one at a time).
  
• List NFTs on OpenSea after successful minting.