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Finding Your Way Around AstaVerse
You've connected your wallet and have testnet tokens. Now let's explore AstaVerse and understand the basics before you start buying or selling.
Main Navigation Bar
Located at the top of every page:
Home
Return to landing page
Dashboard
Browse all active auctions
Create
Create a new auction
Profile
View your auctions, bids, and history
Notifications
See bid alerts and updates
Dashboard Overview
The Dashboard is where you'll spend most of your time:
Filter Options:
By Type: Image / Digital / Physical
By Currency: ETH / TBASE
Search: Find specific items
Sort: Ending soon / Newly listed / Price
Auction Cards Show:
Preview image
Current highest bid
Time remaining (countdown)
Number of bids
Auction type badge
Choose Your Path
I Want to Buy
Your next steps:
Browse the Dashboard
Click on auctions that interest you
Read auction details carefully
Check seller's history (coming soon)
Ask questions in chat if needed
Place your bid when ready
What you need:
ETH for bids (auction amount + gas fees)
Understanding of auction type
Patience to wait for auction to end
Complete buyer guide →
I Want to Sell
Your next steps:
Prepare your item (file, images, description)
Decide on starting price and duration
Choose auction type (Image/Digital/Physical)
Select payment currency (ETH/TBASE)
Pay platform fee and create auction
Wait for bids and manage your auction
What you need:
Platform fee (0.0006-0.0013 ETH or 4-8 TBASE)
Item to sell (digital file or photos)
Clear description and honest details
Realistic starting price
Complete seller guide →
Setting Up Notifications
Stay informed about your auctions and bids:
Enable Browser Notifications
Click the 🔔 bell icon in top-right
Allow notifications when prompted
Choose what to be notified about:
Outbid alerts (buyers)
New bids (sellers)
Auction ending soon
Messages received
Notification Types
🔔
New bid on your auction
Sellers
📉
You've been outbid
Buyers
⏰
Auction ending in 1 hour
Both
💬
New chat message
Both
✅
Auction won
Buyers
🎉
Auction sold
Sellers
Understanding Your Profile
Click your profile icon to access:
Your Dashboard
Active Auctions - Auctions you're selling
Active Bids - Auctions you're bidding on
Won Auctions - Items you've won
Sold Auctions - Items you've sold
History - Past transactions
Wallet Section
View your connected address
See ETH and TBASE balances
Quick disconnect option
Withdraw Funds
Seller Proceeds - Money from sold auctions
Pending Returns - Refunds from outbid auctions
Learn about withdrawals →
Understanding Auction Statuses
Auctions go through different stages:
🟢 Active
Auction is live and accepting bids
Countdown timer is running
Anyone can place bids
🟡 Pending
Auction ended with a winner
Waiting for delivery confirmation (Digital/Physical only)
7-day escrow period active
Funds held in smart contract
🔴 Disputed
Buyer opened a dispute
Funds frozen in escrow
Admin review in progress
Chat available for communication
✅ Ended
Auction completed successfully
Funds released to seller
Winner received item/NFT
Transaction complete
⏸️ Expired
Auction ended with no bids
No winner, no payments
Seller can relist if desired
Understanding Auction Types
Quick Reference
Image
Instant
No
Digital art, photos
Digital
Instant if no dispute
Yes
Files, documents
Physical
After agreed delivery days
Yes
Real-world items
Key Differences:
Image Auctions:
NFT minted automatically
Winner gets instant access
No escrow (immediate settlement)
Fastest completion
Digital Auctions:
Escrow protection
7-day delivery window (If disputed)
Buyer confirmation required
Dispute option available
Physical Auctions:
Video proof required
Full escrow protection
Shipping coordination via chat
Safest for high-value items
Detailed comparison →
Using the Chat System
Every auction has a built-in chat between buyer and seller:
When to Use Chat
Ask questions before bidding
Share delivery/tracking info
Request additional photos
Discuss item condition
Provide dispute evidence
Chat Features
Real-time messaging
File attachments (up to 10MB)
Encrypted conversations
Message history saved
Notifications on new messages
Chat system guide →
Understanding Fees
Before you start, know what you'll pay:
For Sellers
Platform Fee (One-time):
Paid when creating auction
Non-refundable (even if no bids)
Covers IPFS storage and gas
Image
0.0006 ETH
4 TBASE
Digital
0.001 ETH
6 TBASE
Physical
0.0013 ETH
8 TBASE
Success Fee:
5% of winning bid
Only charged if auction sells
Deducted automatically
Goes to platform treasury
Example: Auction sells for 1 ETH
Success fee: 0.02 ETH (2%)
You receive: 0.98 ETH (98%)
For Buyers
No Fees!
No platform fees for buyers
No success fees for buyers
Only pay: bid amount + gas fees
Complete fee breakdown →
Security Basics
Keep Your Account Safe
Do:
Keep your seed phrase private and offline
Use strong passwords for MetaMask
Double-check transaction details before confirming
Enable 2FA on your email
Verify contract addresses on BaseScan
Don't:
Share your seed phrase with anyone
Click suspicious links
Approve unlimited token allowances
Trust "too good to be true" offers
Use public WiFi for transactions
Security best practices →
Practice Recommendations
Before real trading:
Browse auctions for 5 minutes to understand pricing
Place a small test bid (0.01 ETH) to see the flow
Create a test auction with low starting price
Use the chat to practice communication
Read dispute resolution process to understand rights
Ready Checklist
Before you start seriously using AstaVerse:
You're Ready!
You now have everything you need to start using AstaVerse.
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