Build your own AI NFT minter

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Building an AI NFT Generator
3. Overview of the AI NFT Generator
4. Demo of the AI NFT Generator
5. Necessary Preparations
6. Creating the NFT Collection Contract
7. Creating the Third Web API Key
8. Setting Up the Project
9. Connecting the Wallet
10. Image Generation with Open AI's Dolly 3
11. Minting the NFT
12. Regenerating and Minting another NFT
13. Setting Up a Local Instance of Engine
14. Testing the AI NFT Generator
15. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, I will guide You through the process of building your very own AI NFT Generator. We will be utilizing OpenAI's Dolly 3 image generator and the Third Web engine to Create an application that allows users to generate AI images and mint them as NFTs. This tutorial will provide step-by-step instructions on setting up the necessary contracts, deploying them, and integrating them into the application code. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functioning AI NFT generator that seamlessly generates, mints, and stores AI-generated images as NFTs.

Building an AI NFT Generator

An AI NFT generator is a powerful tool that combines the capabilities of artificial intelligence and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). With this generator, users can input Prompts or descriptions, and the AI algorithm will generate unique images Based on those prompts. These generated images can then be minted as NFTs, giving them a unique digital representation on the blockchain.

Overview of the AI NFT Generator

In this tutorial, we will build an AI NFT Generator using OpenAI's Dolly 3 image generator and the Third Web engine. The application will allow users to input prompts or descriptions for the AI to generate images. The generated images can then be minted as NFTs using Third Web's engine. Users will be able to connect their wallets, generate AI images, mint them as NFTs, and view their minted NFTs in their collection.

Demo of the AI NFT Generator

Before diving into the implementation details, let's take a quick look at the demo of the AI NFT Generator. In this demo, we will walk through the workflow of generating AI images and minting them as NFTs using the application.

[Please refer to the original video for the demo]

Necessary Preparations

Before building the AI NFT Generator, we need to make some necessary preparations. We will deploy the NFT collection contract and create our Third Web API key.

Creating the NFT Collection Contract

First, we need to deploy the NFT collection contract. We will use Third Web's contract deployment feature to deploy the contract. The contract we will be deploying is called "nft collection," which is an ERC-721 NFT contract that allows the creation of unique NFTs.

Creating the Third Web API Key

To Interact with the Third Web engine, we need to create an API key. This API key will grant us access to the Third Web engine services. We will need the client ID and secret key associated with the API key for authentication.

Setting Up the Project

To start building the AI NFT Generator, we need to set up the project. We will be using the Next.js framework and installing the necessary dependencies. We will also configure the project with the Third Web provider and the OpenAI library.

Connecting the Wallet

In order to use the AI NFT Generator, users need to connect their wallets. We will provide a user-friendly interface that allows users to sign in with their social logins or email addresses. Upon signing in, a wallet will be generated and connected to the application.

Image Generation with Open AI's Dolly 3

The heart of the AI NFT Generator is the image generation using OpenAI's Dolly 3. Users can input prompts or descriptions, and the AI algorithm will generate unique images based on those prompts. We will utilize OpenAI's API and integrate it into our application to enable image generation.

Minting the NFT

Once the AI-generated image is generated, users have the option to mint it as an NFT using Third Web's engine. We will utilize the engine's Mint 2 function to mint the NFT. The minting process involves sending the generated image to the NFT contract, along with the necessary metadata and the recipient's wallet address.

Regenerating and Minting another NFT

In addition to minting an NFT, users can also regenerate a new image and mint that as an NFT. This allows users to explore different variations of AI-generated images and mint them as separate NFTs. The process is similar to the initial image generation and minting.

Setting Up a Local Instance of Engine

To test the AI NFT Generator locally, we need to set up a local instance of the engine. This involves running Postgres and starting the engine server on your local device. Once the engine server is running, we can use it to mint NFTs and view the transactions.

Testing the AI NFT Generator

With our local instance of the engine set up, we can now test the AI NFT Generator. We will go through the entire flow of the application, from signing in to generating an AI image, minting it as an NFT, and viewing the minted NFT in the collection. We will also check the engine dashboard to monitor the transactions and NFT minting process.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we have successfully built our own AI NFT Generator using OpenAI's Dolly 3 image generator and the Third Web engine. The application allows users to generate AI images based on prompts or descriptions and mint them as NFTs. We have covered all the essential steps, from setting up the necessary contracts to integrating them into the application code. By following this tutorial, you now have a fully functioning AI NFT generator that can generate, mint, and store AI-generated images as NFTs.