Creating Your First Post

This tutorial will walk you through creating and publishing your first post on InkDAO. By the end, you'll have published content that can be monetized through blockchain-based subscriptions.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• ✅ A crypto wallet installed (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)

• ✅ Connected your wallet to InkDAO

• ✅ Some sepolia ETH in your wallet (for gas fees)

• ✅ Authenticated with your wallet signature

If you haven't completed these steps, see Getting Started first.

Creating Your First Post

Step 1: Open the Editor

1. Navigate to the Editor Page.

2. You'll see a WYSIWYG editor with formatting tools

Step 2: Write Your Content

• Add a title in the title field

• Use the editor toolbar for formatting:

  • Headers (H1, H2, H3)

  • Paragraphs, lists, quotes

  • Images, code blocks, tables

  • Embeds, links, and more

• Press Tab or click the + button to add new blocks

Step 3: Save as Draft

1. Click "Save" button in the top right

2. Sign the message in your wallet (free, no gas)

3. Your content is saved to IPFS as a draft

4. You'll receive a unique CID (Content Identifier)

5. You can continue editing and save again (creates new CID)

Step 4: Publish Your Post

1. Click "Publish" button when ready

2. Fill in the publishing form:

   • Thumbnail: Upload an eye-catching image (recommended)

   • Description: Write a brief summary (max 256 characters)

   • Price: Set your price in ETH (0 for free)

3. Click "Publish"

4. Confirm transactions in your wallet:

   • First: Upload thumbnail to IPFS (small gas fee)

   • Second: Publish to blockchain (gas fee)

5. Wait for blockchain confirmation (1-2 minutes)

6. Your post is now live!