beginner2 min read🖼️ NFTs & Ownership
When does my NFT appear in my wallet?
Learn when and where to see your newly purchased NFT.
Your tokenized asset appears in your Base wallet immediately after the minting transaction is confirmed on-chain. This happens at the moment of purchase - when you complete payment, the NFT is minted to your connected wallet address.
**Where to View Your NFT:**
- Coinbase Wallet: Automatically appears in NFT tab
- MetaMask: Add Base network, view in NFT section
- Rainbow Wallet: Shows under collectibles
- OpenSea.io: Select Base network, view your profile
- BaseScan.org: Search your wallet address
**Transaction Confirmation:**
- Typical confirmation time: 2-5 seconds on Base
- You'll see a success message on Certifium
- NFT appears in your wallet within moments
Troubleshooting: If you don't see your NFT: 1. Make sure you're viewing the Base network 2. Refresh your wallet 3. On OpenSea, click "Refresh Metadata" 4. Check BaseScan to verify the transaction
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