Frequently Asked Questions

Xude is a digital art marketplace built on the Hive blockchain. Hive is a fast and feeless blockchain, that scales, is globally accessible, and unlocks an entire ecosystem beyond art. Our aim is to provide a platform that is easy to use and less expensive for both the creator and collector to transact on and solve exisitng problems in the crypto art sphere.

A non-fungible token (NFT), also known as a nifty, is a special type of cryptographic token which represents something unique; non-fungible tokens are thus not mutually interchangeable by their individual specification. Non-fungible tokens are used to create verifiable digital scarcity, as well as digital ownership, and the possibility of asset interoperability across multiple platforms. NFTs are used in several specific applications that require unique digital items like crypto art (rare art), crypto-collectibles and crypto-gaming. More info on Wikipedia.

Attaching art to a token (NFT) has several benefits, most importantly it creates a record of provenance. A token can be compared to a certificate of authenticity as it is cryptographically signed by the artist. Upon creation, ownership and trade history can be tracked on a publically verifiable ledger (blockchain). This helps combat issues like plagiarism and can be used to verify copyright of images. Tokenization also permits the art to be efficiently and securely traded. Secondary market royalties allow the original artist to be rewarded on subsequent sales which is a huge revolution in the art industry.

Here are the basics but feel free to visit our Get Started page!

To begin creating and collecting you will need a Hive account and Hive keychain. Hive keychain is a browser extension that securely encrypts your keys and allows you to safely and easily authorize transactions on the platform.

Get a free account here: Hiveonboard.com

Install the Hive Keychain browser extension:

Chrome/Brave

Mozilla Firefox

Get a Hive account and install keychain, quick tutorial:

Once you have your account and keychain extension installed you will need some Hive! Hive can be purchased on a number of exchanges such as, Blocktrades, Bittrex Binance, Kraken, Huobi etc. https://hive.io has a complete list.

Hive Engine is a smart contract platform built on the Hive Blockchain. One of the smart contracts on Hive-Engine is the NFT contract that Xude uses to operate the digital marketplace.

The Hive blockchain uses the HIVE cryptocurrency as the medium of exchange. Hive-Engine utilizes a HIVE backed token called “SWAP.HIVE” to execute all the smart contracts. To interact with Xude users are required to convert Hive to SWAP.HIVE. You can do this in your wallet on nftshowroom.com by clicking the deposit button and entering the desired amount. Simply sign the transaction with keychain and your Hive will be deposited as SWAP.HIVE.

There is a 1% fee when converting between HIVE and SWAP.HIVE

On Xude artists can create limited edition tokenized art that can be sold on the market. Collectors can cuy, sell and trade limited edition art. Xude offers artists the option to make the art available for commercial uses which adds additional security for both the artist and collector.

NFT creation costs 5 SWAP.HIVE + 1 SWAP.HIVE per edition. Upon completion of the initial sale Xude collects a 10% commission. Upon completion of secondary market sales Xude collects a 10% comission and pays half of that as a royalty to the original artist.

Currently items can only be listed with a Buy it now price, bidding is on the roadmap.

As the creator of the token you have digital ownership of your work. We offer two options when creating a token, Private and Full Commercial:

Private means the artist retains the full copyright to the art. The buyer may display the art as part of their collection or resell it on the secondary market.

Full Commercial means the artist is selling the full commercial rights to the art. This means the buyer can use the art for commercial projects. This could include making prints, t-shirt designs, website/blog graphics etc.

Current supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, and MP4

JPEG, PNG, GIF: Max 30 MB

MP4: Max 100 MB

You will also need a thumbnail 1 MB or smaller for each upload.

We suggest uploading the highest resolution possible while staying below the size limits.

Xude is currently using an image server to store all uploaded art, this is subject to change as we explore options.

Yes, you can transfer an NFT to anyone with a HIVE account.

By creating an NFT with a specified number of editions you are ensuring the scarcity of your art for your buyers. Once art is tokenized it’s important you do not tokenize the same creation again as that will negatively affect the value of your artwork and reputation.

We reserve the right to restrict access to Xude if an artist is caught plagiarizing or fraudently issuing multiple tokens of the same creation.

In simple terms editions are like prints, or copies of the same art. When tokenizing art the rarity is a very important aspect. Collectors will take this into consideration when making a purchase. On Xude we offer the option to tokenize single or multiple editions. It is important that you decide the number of editions when you are minting the token because you can’t create more later or change the details after the transaction has been broadcast.

During the alpha we are only allowing verified artists to tokenize. There are future plans to open the site up once we have a verified badge system in place.

To apply as an artist, log in to nftshowroom.com, click your name in the upper right menu > then click profile. Fill out the profile as best you can, click update profile then agree to the TOS and apply. Please be patient, an admin will contact you on social media for verification. See our blog post for more information: Artist guide

No. You can contact the buyer/seller, but if they refuse there is no recourse.

Fraudulent art from verified creators may be refunded up to the price the first owner paid. Otherwise all sales are final.

HIVE is a cryptocurrency that powers the Hive blockchain.

On Hive you can own liquid HIVE or choose to stake (freeze it) as HIVE Power (HP). HP grants you voting rights on the platform as well as resource credits. Resource credits are consumed when you transact on the blockchain (e.g. tokenizing art NFTs or blogging on DAPPs like peakd.com) These credits regenerate. We recommend you have at least 5 HP staked to be able to smoothly transact. For more information about the Hive blockchain such as wallets, dapps, exchanges and more please visit https://hive.io

Hive Keychain is a browser extension that works with Chrome, Brave, and Mozilla to encrypt your keys within a browser. By using Keychain you can prevent your keys from ever being shared with a malicious website.

The smart contract platfrom Hive-Engine, which is the backend of the Xude website, requires that all contracts be settled in SWAP.HIVE.

Blockchain transactions are irreversible, so all sales are final.

For all support needs please contact us in discord.