# Metaplex FAQ

## Table of Contents
* [Introduction](#introduction)
* [What Is Metaplex](#what-is-metaplex)
* [Marketplace Examples](#marketplace-examples)
* [Minting](#minting)
* [How To Mint](#how-to-mint)
* [Storefronts](#storefronts)
* [How To Create A Storefront](#how-to-create-storefront)
* [Open Source](#open-source)
* [Contributing](#contributing)

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## Introduction

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### What is Metaplex?

Q: What is Metaplex?

A: Metaplex is not an NFT marketplace, itself. Metaplex is open source permission-less NFT marketplace platform on Solana. Anyone can fork the code and run their own NFT storefront / marketplace.

Metaplex is comprised of two core components: an on-chain program, and a self-hosted front-end web2 application.

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### Marketplace Examples

Q: Are there any NFT marketplaces using Metaplex yet?

A: Not yet but a couple coming soon.

- https://www.ono.art/
- https://www.cryptokickers.com/soleselector

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## Minting

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### How To Mint

Q: How do I Mint My Own NFT?

A: You can mint your NFTs on any storefront allows it. Owners may choose to keep them private. Anyone can create their own storefront using Metaplex and mint their own NFTs.

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## Storefront

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### How To Create A Storefront?

Q: How do I create my own NFT Storefront?

A: You can clone the code from Github.

https://github.com/metaplex-foundation/metaplex

And follow this guide:

https://www.notion.so/Metaplex-Developer-Guide-afefbc19841744c28587ab948a08cfac

See Part II below for more technical detail.

### How can I get involved in the project?

Q: How can I get involved in the project?

A: https://www.metaplex.com/grants

You can clone the code from Github. Documentation will be coming soon.

### Is there a token?

Q: Is there a token?

A: Not yet but there will be. There is currently no additional public info about the token so stay tuned.

### Where can I found out more information?

Q: Where can I found out more information?

A: check out https://www.metaplex.com/ and https://twitter.com/metaplexNFT

### Getting error "Auction manager must be validated to start auction!" How do I become validated?

Q: Getting error "Auction manager must be validated to start auction!" How do I become validated?

A: modify js/packages/web/src/config/userNames.json to add your wallet address to your storefront as an admin

### Can't save new items in admin panel

Q: I tried adding an creator account in the admin panel, it said saved but didn't go through. I get the error "timeout error when saving the new creator". Why didn't it work?

A: You need to create your own store. You aren't the admin of this store (you are using default metaplex store). Use setStore with their own wallet as signer it will create your own store.

### Problems with setStore

Q: am i doing some thing wrong here when calling set store

A: address needs to be PDA

### why does minting cost ~$0.35. Solana transaction fee is less than a penny.

Q: why does minting cost ~$0.35. Solana transaction fee is less than a penny.

A: for NFT we need to create two accounts ATA and Mint Which requires paying for storage