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Mint Compressed Solana NFT
curl --request POST \
  --url 'https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": "<string>",
  "method": "mintCompressedNft",
  "params": {
    "name": "Exodia the Forbidden One",
    "symbol": "ETFO",
    "description": "Exodia the Forbidden One is a powerful, legendary creature.",
    "owner": "DCQnfUH6mHA333mzkU22b4hMvyqcejUBociodq8bB5HF",
    "delegate": "DCQnfUH6mHA333mzkU22b4hMvyqcejUBociodq8bB5HF",
    "collection": "<string>",
    "uri": "<string>",
    "attributes": [
      {
        "trait_type": "Rarity",
        "value": "Mythical"
      }
    ],
    "imageUrl": "https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/052/118/830/large/julie-almoneda-03.jpg?1658992401",
    "externalUrl": "https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/",
    "sellerFeeBasisPoints": 5000,
    "creators": [
      {
        "address": "DCQnfUH6mHA333mzkU22b4hMvyqcejUBociodq8bB5HF",
        "share": 100
      }
    ],
    "confirmTransaction": true
  }
}
'
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": "<string>",
  "result": {
    "signature": "4FRxjAvHLGCEUXJqkucG7SdKrrmAeqjfTQKmhMZWvqGvkPGvWeZXY8Vfj8oxXtGnf7q3n4n8XHVDsExkpCtAEdKj",
    "minted": true,
    "assetId": "6sx2ChPvudKVt4Gc6qr3X4FFwtM4vVa6uZMmQHn5udQE"
  }
}
Deprecated: This endpoint is deprecated. For new projects, use the ZK Compression API which provides improved compression technology and lower costs.

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Request Parameters

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name
string
required
The name of the compressed Solana NFT to be minted, displayed on marketplaces and wallets.
​
symbol
string
required
The symbol of the compressed Solana NFT collection, typically a short identifier for the project.
​
description
string
required
Detailed description of the compressed NFT for marketplaces and indexers.
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owner
string
required
The Solana wallet address that will receive and own the compressed NFT after minting is complete.
​
delegate
string
Optional delegate address for the compressed NFT with usage permissions.
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collection
string
Collection address to add this compressed NFT to for grouping, discovery and verification on Solana marketplaces.
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uri
string
The URI pointing to the off-chain JSON metadata for the compressed NFT, typically hosted on Arweave or IPFS.
​
attributes
array
Array of traits and attributes that define the compressed NFT’s characteristics.
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imageUrl
string
Direct URL to the image that represents the compressed NFT on marketplaces.
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externalUrl
string
Optional website URL related to the compressed NFT or collection.
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sellerFeeBasisPoints
number
Royalty percentage for creator earnings on secondary sales in basis points (100 = 1%, 1000 = 10%) on Solana marketplaces.
​
creators
array
Array of creator addresses that contributed to the compressed NFT with royalty shares.
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confirmTransaction
boolean
If true, the API will wait for on-chain confirmation before responding.

Authorizations

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api-key
string
query
required

Query Parameters

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api-key
string
required

Your Helius API key for authentication and access to compressed NFT minting.

Example:

"string"

Body

application/json
​
jsonrpc
enum<string>
required

The version of the JSON-RPC protocol.

Available options:
2.0
​
id
string
required

An ID to identify the request.

​
method
enum<string>
required

The name of the RPC method to invoke.

Available options:
mintCompressedNft
​
params
object
required

Response

Successfully minted compressed Solana NFT

​
jsonrpc
enum<string>
required

The version of the JSON-RPC protocol.

Available options:
2.0
​
id
string
required

The ID used to identify the request.

​
result
object
required