You can now invite competitive bidding and capture the highest price the market is willing to pay — all without ever relinquishing custody of your NFT.
How MintGarden Auctions Work
You stay in control
The NFT never leaves your wallet. After the auction ends, you simply accept the winning offer in your wallet to finalize the transfer.
Reserve price protection
Set a reserve (minimum) price in XCH. Only bids at or above this amount will be considered.Automatic overtime
If a higher bid arrives in the final 5 minutes, the auction is automatically extended by another 5 minutes (up to a hard cap of +1 hour). No more last-second “sniping”!
Current Limits & Rules
Who can list: Premium members
NFT eligibility: You must be the current owner.
Concurrent auctions: Maximum 2 running at the same time.
Scheduled auctions: Up to 10 future auctions queued.
Duration:
Minimum 12 hours
Maximum 7 days
Start time: Must be at least 1 hour in the future (can’t start in the past).
Early cancellation: You may cancel an auction as long as more than 1 hour remains before its scheduled end.
Step-by-Step: Creating an Auction
Navigate to “Your Auctions”
From your user dropdown, select Auctions ➜ Your Auctions, then click Create Auction.
Pick start & end times
Click the calendar icon to choose a start date/time (defaults to the next full hour).
Select an end date/time — remember the 12 h ↔ 7 d window.
Enter a reserve price (optional)
Set 0 XCH if you want a no-reserve auction.
Describe your NFT (optional)
This text appears on the NFT detail page.
Paste the NFT ID
Only NFTs held by or created with this profile are accepted. The form will auto-fetch a preview so you can verify.
Submit
Click Create Auction. You’ll see a green success banner and be redirected back to Your Auctions.
What Happens Next?
Live status: Once the start time is reached, your auction becomes visible to everyone on the marketplace.
Bidding: Collectors place standard Chia offers. The highest valid bid above your reserve wins.
Settlement: After the timer (plus any overtime) expires, accept the winning offer in your wallet to complete the transfer. MintGarden never touches your NFT.
FAQ
Will there be listing fees later?
Yes. Once the promo ends, a small flat fee will apply per auction. We’ll announce pricing in advance.
Can I edit an auction once it’s live?
At the moment, parameters are locked after creation. You can cancel and relist if more than 1 hour remains before the end time.
Ready to try it?
Head to Your Auctions and get your first listing live today — for free!
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