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

• 5 minutes of your time

• MetaMask wallet (or any Web3 wallet)

• Testnet ETH (free from faucet)

• A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave recommended)

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. Go to AstaVerse Platform

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

3. Select MetaMask (or your preferred wallet)

4. Click "Connect" in the popup

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

Don't have MetaMask? Install it here (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. Visit Base Sepolia Faucet

3. Paste your address

4. Click "Send me ETH"

5. 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. Use Base Sepolia Faucet

2. 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:

   Item Name: [Your creative title]
   Description: [Detailed description]
   Starting Price: [e.g., 0.01 ETH]
   Duration: [e.g., 1 Day / 3 Days / 7 Days]

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:

• Wallet connected to AstaVerse

• Base Sepolia network added to MetaMask

• Testnet ETH or TBASE tokens

• Buyers: Placed your first bid

• Sellers: Created your first auction

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 BaseScan

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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