Foundation
The creative economy.
Overview
Foundation is a prominent, curated marketplace for NFTs that focuses on high-quality digital art. It operates on an auction-based model and requires artists to be invited by other creators on the platform, fostering a community of established and vetted digital artists. It aims to create a more exclusive and art-focused alternative to larger, open marketplaces.
✨ Key Features
- Curated, invite-only artist community
- Auction-based sales
- Focus on 1/1 (single edition) artworks
- Clean, minimalist user interface
- Creator-owned smart contracts
- Built on Ethereum
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Invite-only curation model maintains a high quality standard
- Strong focus on the artist and the story behind the art
- Simple, elegant user experience centered around auctions
Unique Value: Provides a curated and prestigious platform for digital artists to sell high-value NFTs, connecting them with serious collectors in a trusted environment.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Platform for photographers, illustrators, and 3D artists to sell their work as fine art NFTs
- Venue for high-profile NFT art sales and auctions
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Selling large, open-edition or generative NFT collections
- Artists who are new to digital art and do not have an invitation
- Selling non-art digital assets
🏆 Alternatives
More exclusive and art-focused than OpenSea, with a community-based curation model that differs from the gallery-led approach of SuperRare.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to browse. Fees apply to transactions.
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