Through WeSchool Space Admins can issue certifications in the form of NFTs, using the Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism and Arbitrum chains.
When you issue an NFT, an Open Badge is automatically generated as well.
What is an NFT?
An NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is a unique digital token that represents the ownership of a digital object, in this case, an Open Badge. NFTs are non-fungible and non-interchangeable; the blockchain on which they are registered ensures security and transparency and allows for the verification of the ownership and authenticity of the NFTs.
As an Admin of a Space, you can emit an unlimited number of NFTs, however, that transaction costs are borne by the issuer of the NFTs and may vary depending on the chain.
NFT issuance is done through Metamask, which allows you to manage cryptocurrencies and interact on the blockchain. Read here how to connect the Metamask Wallet to your account.
To issue an NFT you can follow these steps:
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From the Badges page of the Dashboard, click on the ⋯ button next to the Badge you want to issue and select Emit from the dropdown menu:
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The list of users to whom you can issue the Badge will open on the right side of the screen. In the box dedicated to each user, you can read:
- the name of the user
- if they have already received this Open Badge or NFT
- if their account is connected to the Web 3 Wallet
If users have not connected a Web 3 Wallet to their account, they will not be able to receive NFTs. Read here how to connect an account to a Wallet.
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Click on the checkbox to select the user. There is no limit to the number of NFTs you can issue, but remember that you can select up to 20 users at a time.
To quickly find users use the search bar at the top or filter the list by Groups, by selecting Groups from the dropdown menu.
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At the bottom of the screen, click on the switch under the item Emit NFT (otherwise, only an Open Badge will be issued). From here, you’ll see the total number of users to be awarded the NFT.
Select Emit the Badge to proceed: -
Confirm the issuance of the NFTs through the Metamask extension or app and proceed with the payment.
The duration of the Minting can vary depending on the chain, traffic, as well as other factors not dependent on WeSchool.
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Once the transaction is completed, you will see the list of users who have received the NFT:
Once issued, it is not possible to revoke or cancel the NFTs.
If you issue NFTs through mobile devices, make sure you install the Metamask app (available for iOS or Android). Then open WeSchool from your browser within the MetaMask app and carry out the operations described above.
When users are awarded an NFT, they will receive a notification via email and on the platform. The NFT will also be visible on their WeSchool profile. Read more about how managing your certifications.
An Admin of a Space can keep track of the users and the NFTs they have received from the Badges section of the Dashboard.
Click on the number of Users to see the list of users to whom you have assigned the NFTs.
You can hover over the NFT icon to:
- view the Open Badge assigned to a specific user online. Here you can read all the information contained in the Badge (e.g. descriptions, criteria, the issuing date, and - if set - the expiration date)
- view the certification in the form of an NFT online
- view the transaction details that certify the authenticity of the NFT
- download the Badge in PDF format