NFT Marketplace for Social Media Platform Integrating Web3 into Existing 5M+ User Base

Client Profile
US-based media company with 5 million active users, planning to launch NFT marketplace integrated with social features

The Challenge

  • Needed to educate non-crypto-native audience about NFTs and Web3
  • Required seamless UX for users unfamiliar with wallets and blockchain
  • Wanted social features (chat, feeds, collections) integrated with NFT trading
  • Tight 90-day deadline to capitalize on market opportunity

Our Complete Framework Approach

Design Phase (3 weeks)

  • UI/UX Research: Studied user behavior of target demographic (Gen Z, millennials)
  • Social-First Design: Created Instagram-like interface for NFT browsing and discovery
  • Wallet Onboarding: Designed simplified Web3Auth integration (email/social login, no seed phrases)
  • Mobile-First Approach: Responsive design optimized for iOS and Android

Development Phase (6 weeks)

  • Smart Contracts: Built ERC-721 and ERC-1155 contracts for single and multi-edition NFTs
  • Marketplace Features: Implemented fixed-price sales, auctions, and offer system
  • Social Integration: Developed chat module, user feeds, and collection sharing
  • Multi-Chain Support: Deployed on Ethereum and Polygon for lower gas fees
  • Payment Flexibility: Integrated fiat on-ramp (credit cards) and crypto payments

Marketing & Launch Phase (3 weeks)

  • Community Education: Created tutorial series explaining NFTs to existing user base
  • Creator Partnerships: Onboarded 50 digital artists and content creators for launch
  • PR Campaign: Secured coverage in 8 tech and crypto publications
  • Launch Event: Hosted virtual launch party with celebrity guest appearances

Technical Features Delivered 

✓ Web3Auth non-custodial wallet (seamless onboarding)
✓ Dual theme support (light/dark mode)
✓ Third-party KYC integration
✓ Import NFTs from other marketplaces
✓ Real-time chat and social feeds
✓ Admin dashboard for content moderation
✓ Help center with ticketing system

The Results

120,000+

NFTs minted in first 6 months

$4.2M

 in trading volume (first quarter)

18%

conversion rate (existing users → NFT buyers)

4.7/5

app store rating with 50K+ reviews

Key Takeaway

Web3 adoption requires removing friction for mainstream users. Simplified onboarding and familiar UX patterns are essential for converting non-crypto audiences

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I'm thrilled with Appers' expertise that turned our unique concept of a social media integrated NFT marketplace into reality. They understood our non-crypto audience and built something genuinely accessible.

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