One of the biggest barriers to getting started with NFTs is gas fees—the transaction costs required to mint an NFT on the blockchain. But did you know you can mint NFTs for free using certain platforms and blockchains?

In this guide, I’ll show you:
✅ How to mint NFTs with zero gas fees
✅ The best platforms for free minting
✅ How “lazy minting” works

What Is Free (Lazy) Minting?

Most blockchains charge a gas fee when you mint an NFT, but some platforms offer lazy minting, meaning:

🚀 Your NFT is only added to the blockchain when someone buys it!
💰 You don’t pay upfront gas fees—the buyer does!

Platforms like OpenSea (Polygon), Rarible, and Mintable allow lazy minting.

Best Platforms for Free NFT Minting

Here are the top platforms that let you mint NFTs without paying gas fees:

🟣 OpenSea (Polygon) – Best for Beginners

  • Free lazy minting on the Polygon blockchain
  • No upfront costs, buyer pays gas fees
  • Largest NFT marketplace

🟡 Rarible – Multi-Chain Lazy Minting

  • Free minting on Ethereum, Polygon, and Flow
  • No gas fees until sold
  • Good for artists

🟢 Mintable – Free & Premium Minting

  • “Gasless” minting option
  • Supports Ethereum & Immutable X
  • Simple UI for beginners

🔵 Zora – No Gas Fees on Listing

  • Only pay fees when NFT is transferred
  • Supports Ethereum blockchain
  • Great for creators wanting royalties

How to Mint an NFT for Free on OpenSea (Polygon)

1️⃣ Set Up a MetaMask Wallet (see our previous guide).
2️⃣ Go to OpenSea.io and click “Create”.
3️⃣ Upload your file (image, video, music, etc.).
4️⃣ Select “Polygon” as the blockchain (this is key for free minting!).
5️⃣ Click “Create” – Your NFT is minted without gas fees! 🎉

📌 Now, you can list it for sale with no fees. When someone buys, they cover the gas fees!

How to Price Your NFT (Best Pricing Strategies!)

Once you’ve minted your NFT, you need to set a price that attracts buyers but also values your work. Here’s how to price smartly:

1. Research Similar NFTs

🔍 Check NFT marketplaces like OpenSea, Rarible, and Foundation.
⚡ Find NFTs similar to yours in style, quality, and audience.
📈 Look at average sale prices to set a competitive price.

2. Choose a Pricing Strategy

🎯 Fixed Price (Best for Beginners)

  • Set a price (e.g., 0.05 ETH = ~$150).
  • Ideal for quick sales and first-time sellers.

💰 Auction (Best for Demand-Driven NFTs)

  • Buyers place bids, highest bid wins.
  • Use this if you have hype around your NFT.

🔥 Tiered Pricing (Good for Collections)

  • Start low, increase prices as demand grows.
  • Works well for 10K NFT collections (e.g., start at 0.01 ETH and increase).

3. Consider Gas Fees & Royalties

  • Ethereum: Higher gas fees, but more buyers.
  • Polygon: No gas fees, but slightly fewer buyers.
  • Set royalties (5-10%) so you earn passive income from resales!

Final Thoughts: Should You Mint for Free?

✅ Minting NFTs for free is great for beginners!
✅ Use Polygon, Rarible, or Mintable to avoid gas fees.
✅ Price your NFTs based on research and demand.

💡 Ready to mint your first free NFT? Follow this guide and start today! 🚀

💬 Got questions? Drop them below! 👇