The problem NFTMinter solves

This project, * AI Image NFT Generator * , streamlines the process of creating, storing, and minting digital art as NFTs on the blockchain. Traditional NFT creation can be complicated and costly due to the need for decentralized storage, complex NFT standards, and blockchain interactions. Our solution makes it accessible by integrating AI image generation, decentralized storage via IPFS, and Ethereum-based NFT minting in a single app.

People can use this app to:

Generate unique digital art using AI, reducing the need for artistic skill or software.
Upload images to IPFS for secure, decentralized storage, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Mint NFTs directly on Ethereum, allowing creators to secure ownership of their digital artwork.
This app simplifies the complex task of NFT creation, making it more approachable for artists, hobbyists, and collectors.

Challenges I ran into

One of the main challenges I faced was integrating Pinata’s IPFS API into a React environment. I ran into issues with CORS policies when uploading images to IPFS, and it took some trial and error to resolve these by configuring the Axios headers with the necessary Pinata API keys.

Another challenge was ensuring smooth integration with MetaMask. I initially encountered issues while testing on the Sepolia network, but after fine-tuning the contract’s interaction with Ethereum, I was able to make MetaMask function reliably across different networks.