Reveal Types

When an NFT is minted, its artwork may or may not be visible right away. The reveal type determines when and how the final artwork is shown.

At a Glance

Instant Reveal

Artwork shows immediately when minted. No waiting. Used for all token launches.

Manual Reveal

The user controls when their NFT reveals. Used for NFT collections.

Instant Reveal

The simplest option. As soon as you mint an NFT, you see the artwork, traits, and rarity.

• Default for all token launches
• No surprise element — you know exactly what you’re getting
• Best for collections where transparency matters

Manual Reveal

With manual reveal, NFTs are minted with a placeholder image. The holder decides when to reveal their NFT’s actual artwork.

This gives users full control over timing — useful for:

• Building personal anticipation before revealing
• Coordinating reveals with community events
• Strategic reveals for marketplace activity

How Manual Reveal Works

1. You mint an NFT and receive it with a placeholder image
2. NFT status: Waiting to Reveal
3. When you’re ready, select Reveal from the NFT action menu
4. The artwork and traits become visible

Before vs After Reveal

	Before Hidden	After Revealed
Image	Placeholder / animation	Actual NFT artwork
Traits	Hidden	Visible with rarity
Status	Waiting to Reveal	Unlisted / Bound
Trading	Can still trade	Full info visible

Note

You can buy and sell unrevealed NFTs. It’s a gamble — you might get a rare piece or a common one.

Choosing a Reveal Type (Creators)

The reveal type is set during collection creation and cannot be changed after launch.

Type	Best For
Instant	Transparency, utility-focused collections, token launches
Manual	Community engagement, strategic reveals, gamified collections