Creator/Investor

Get up and running with the Universal Asset Sigmoid.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• MetaMask or Compatible Wallet - For blockchain interactions

• ETH for Gas Fees - To pay for transactions

• Basic Web3 Knowledge - Understanding of blockchain interactions

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

1. Visit the platform website

2. Click "Connect Wallet"

3. Select your wallet provider (MetaMask recommended)

4. Approve the connection

Step 2: Choose Your Path

For Creators: Launch Your Asset

1. Connect Wallet & Register Kick off your creator journey by linking your wallet.

2. Verify Yourself (Very Important!) Ensure that you put your wallet address in a credible part of the app you are referencing:

• YouTube → description

• Instagram → post/bio

• Spotify → song/podcast description

• GitHub → README.md

• TikTok → caption/bio 🛡️ No verification = no listings or royalties.

1. Create & Upload Asset Host your content on IPFS and define your asset details.

2. Set Share Split & Price Choose how many tokens to sell and at what price.

3. Start Earning Sell shares. Deposit royalties. Let fans claim earnings.

For Investors 💰

Goal: Invest in creative assets

1. Browse Available Assets

   Platform → Explore Assets → Filter by Type/Creator

2. Purchase Shares

   • Select desired asset

   • Choose number of shares

   • Complete purchase with ETH

3. Earn Royalties

   • Vote on asset verification

   • Claim royalties from distributions

Step 3: Understand Key Concepts

Assets

• NFT Representation - Each asset is an NFT

• Share Tokens - ERC20 tokens for fractional ownership

• Metadata - Stored on IPFS for decentralization

Royalties

• Deposit - Creators/platforms deposit earnings

• Distribution - Proportional sharing to token holders

• Claiming - Individual collection of earned royalties

Verification

• Community Voting - Stakeholders vote on asset authenticity

• Status Levels - Pending → Verified/Rejected

• Benefits - Verified assets gain more trust and investment