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# What is Minting?

Minting an NFT on the blockchain involves creating a unique, digital asset and verifying it on a decentralized ledger. This means that the asset is stored and tracked on a network of computers, rather than on a single, central server.

<figure><img src="https://1480526110-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FYyFCj6EPwkJhogUskDnu%2Fuploads%2Fol5TGyrudFVI6LaGx0JV%2FMint.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=6222811a-eece-411e-b6f9-af4dae253c12" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>BirthMark Tattoo Minting Page</p></figcaption></figure>

To mint an NFT, you need to use specialized software like BirthMark to create a digital version of a physical object or artwork and then upload it to the blockchain. Once the NFT is uploaded, it becomes a one-of-a-kind asset that can be bought and sold like any other valuable item. **The process of minting an NFT is similar to the process of creating a unique, physical coin, except that it takes place in the digital world.**