NFT Market and Art Income: A Practical Path from Zero to Earning in Dollars

This article is the edited transcript of the "Introduction to NFT for Artists" workshop held at Birjand University's Faculty of Art on November 2026, presented by Javad Kavossi, founder of Anarchain.

What is NFT? The Digital Signature of Your Art

NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is a digital ownership certificate stored on the blockchain. When you create an artwork, NFT lets you prove you are the original creator — immutably, without any middleman. The date of creation, your wallet address, and every transfer are permanently recorded on the blockchain.

How to Earn Income from NFT

NFT income has multiple layers: initial sale, royalties from every resale (typically 5–10%), pre-selling upcoming collections, collaborations, and exclusive access (tickets, club membership). The royalty model means a single artwork can generate income for years after the initial sale.

Practical Tools: Wallet, Network, Marketplace

• Install SafePal or Trust Wallet — store the 12 recovery words in a safe physical place.
• Buy BNB (BNB Smart Chain) for gas fees from a local exchange.
• Create an account on Rarible or OpenSea by connecting your wallet.
• Build a presence on Twitter/X and NFT marketplaces — the community is everything.