Quick Start Guide (5 Minutes)

Get up and running on AstaVerse in just 5 minutes. This guide will take you from wallet setup to placing your first bid or creating your first auction.

What You'll Need

Choose Your Path

I Want to Buy/Bid

Time: 3 minutes

  1. Connect wallet

  2. Get testnet ETH

  3. Browse auctions

  4. Place a bid

I Want to Sell

Time: 5 minutes

  1. Connect wallet

  2. Get testnet tokens

  3. Prepare your item

  4. Create auction

Path 1: For Buyers

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet (30 seconds)

  1. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top-right corner

  2. Select MetaMask (or your preferred wallet)

  3. Click "Connect" in the popup

  4. You'll see your address displayed (e.g., 0x1234...5678)

Don't have MetaMask? Install it herearrow-up-right (2 minutes)

Step 2: Get Testnet ETH (1 minute)

You need a small amount of testnet ETH to pay for gas fees:

  1. Copy your wallet address (click to copy in top-right)

  2. Paste your address

  3. Click "Send me ETH"

  4. Wait 10-30 seconds for ETH to arrive

How much do you need?

  • Minimum: 0.01 ETH (enough for ~20 bids)

  • Recommended: 0.05 ETH (comfortable testing)

Verification: Check your MetaMask - you should see ETH balance

Step 3: Browse Auctions (30 seconds)

  1. Click "Dashboard" or "Explore Auctions"

  2. Browse active auctions:

    • Image - Digital art with NFT certificate

    • Digital - Files with escrow protection

    • Physical - Real items with video proof

  3. Click any auction to view details

Step 4: Place Your First Bid (1 minute)

  1. Choose an auction you like

  2. Check minimum bid (shown below current highest bid)

  3. Enter your bid amount (must be 5% higher than current bid)

  4. Click "Place Bid"

  5. Confirm in MetaMask popup

  6. Wait 5-10 seconds for confirmation

  7. You're now the highest bidder!

What happens next?

  • You'll be refunded automatically if someone outbids you

  • If you win, you'll get the item when auction ends

  • Watch the countdown timer to see time remaining

Congratulations! You just placed your first bid on AstaVerse.

Path 2: For Sellers

Step 1: Connect Wallet (30 seconds)

Same as buyer path above

Step 2: Get Platform Fee Tokens (2 minutes)

You need tokens to pay the platform fee when creating an auction:

Option A: Get ETH

  1. Get at least 0.002 ETH

Option B: Get TBASE Tokens

  1. Request TBASE from our faucet (link your faucet)

  2. Get 100 TBASE every 24hrs

Platform fees by auction type:

Type
ETH Fee
TBASE Fee

Image

0.0006 ETH

4 TBASE

Digital

0.001 ETH

6 TBASE

Physical

0.0013 ETH

8 TBASE

Step 3: Prepare Your Item (1 minute)

For Image Auctions:

  • High-resolution image file

  • Title and description ready

  • Starting price decided

For Digital Auctions:

  • Digital file (PDF, video, software, etc.)

  • Preview image or watermarked version

  • Delivery method planned

For Physical Auctions:

  • Clear photos of the item

  • Video walkthrough (30-60 seconds)

  • Item condition description

Step 4: Create Your Auction (2 minutes)

  1. Click "Create Auction" button

  2. Choose auction type:

    • Image (instant NFT)

    • Digital (escrow)

    • Physical (video + escrow)

  3. Select payment currency:

    • ETH or TBASE

  4. Upload your files:

    • Main file (required)

    • Video preview (for Physical auctions)

  5. Fill in details:

  1. Review fees:

    • Platform fee: 0.0006 - 0.0013 ETH (one-time)

    • Success fee: 5% (only if auction sells)

  2. Click "Create Auction"

  3. Approve transactions in MetaMask:

    • Transaction 1: Platform fee payment

    • Transaction 2: IPFS upload & auction creation

  4. Wait 10-20 seconds for blockchain confirmation

  5. Your auction is live!

What happens next?

  • Auction appears on marketplace immediately

  • Countdown timer starts automatically

  • You'll receive notifications when people bid

  • Funds held in escrow when auction ends

Congratulations! Your first auction is live on AstaVerse.

Learn more about creating auctions →

Quick Start Checklist

After completing this guide, you should have:

Next Steps

Learn More

  • How escrow works

  • Understanding auction types

  • Fee breakdown

Explore Features

  • NFT certificates for Image auctions

  • Chat with buyers/sellers

  • Dispute resolution process

Get Help

  • Browse FAQ

  • Contact support

  • Join community

Troubleshooting

Wallet Won't Connect

Solution:

  1. Refresh the page

  2. Make sure MetaMask is unlocked

  3. Try switching to Base Sepolia network manually in MetaMask

  4. Clear browser cache and try again

Transaction Failed

Solution:

  1. Check you have enough ETH for gas fees

  2. Increase gas limit in MetaMask (click "Edit" → "Advanced")

  3. Wait 30 seconds and try again

  4. Contact support if issue persists

Can't See My Auction

Solution:

  1. Wait 20-30 seconds for blockchain confirmation

  2. Refresh the dashboard page

  3. Check transaction on BaseScanarrow-up-right

  4. Your auction will appear once confirmed

Bid Rejected

Solution:

  1. Check minimum bid amount (5% above current highest)

  2. Ensure you have enough balance

  3. Verify auction hasn't ended yet

  4. Try bidding a slightly higher amount

More troubleshooting →

Pro Tips

For Buyers

  • Bid in the last minutes for better chances

  • Chat with sellers before bidding to ask questions

  • Check seller's history

For Sellers

  • Use high-quality preview images

  • Set competitive starting prices

  • Longer durations = more visibility

  • Write detailed, honest descriptions

  • Respond quickly to buyer questions

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