Step 1

Make a cryptocurrency exchange account and purchase Ether (ETH).

You can use any of the following popular exchanges: Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and Gemini. When considering your budget, remember you’ll need a little extra to cover the gas costs for running the blockchain transactions.

Step 2

Register a Wallet. 

NFTs, similar to cryptocurrencies, are stored on wallets. Since SuperRare operates on the Ethereum blockchain, please register with an Ethereum Wallet compatible with SuperRare. Popular ones include MetaMask, Rainbow Wallet, and Trust Wallet

Step 3

Transfer purchased ETH from the crypto exchange to your ETH wallet.

In order to do this, you'll need to copy your public wallet address. Each app will be slightly different, but you'll be able to copy your public wallet address by either pressing on the address itself (beginning in 0x...) or pressing a copy address button.

Step 4

Register or Login to Artsy.net and connect your wallet to your account.

You may be subject to “Know Your Customer” checks, and transfer of funds can take 3–5 business days. We highly recommend setting up your wallet and purchasing your ETH in advance of the auction to give you the best chance of success.

Step 5

Bid on Artwork

The first bid amount must be greater than or equal to the reserve price shown. From there, each bid must exceed the current bid amount by 10% or 0.1 ETH, whichever is less.

Once you’ve placed your bid, your wallet will ask you to confirm and pay a gas fee to finalize the transaction.

Kindly note that the entered amount represents your current Bid amount. The full amount will be removed from your wallet and displayed on Artsy.