> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Freestyle JPEGs & Collectibles

> Explore how Freestyle JPEGs turn photos into tradable, limited-edition collectibles

## Freestyle JPEGs & Collectibles

Freestyle JPEGs let you share photos on your own terms—outside daily themes. Mint a moment, artwork, or memory, set its price and scarcity, and let others collect it as a tradable asset. Unlike daily contests, these photos live on as evolving micro-markets driven by social attention.

<Card title="From Selfie to Collectible" icon="image">
  Imagine an influencer’s selfie split into 100 limited editions, each a piece of their story.
</Card>

### Creating a Freestyle JPEG

Mint your own Freestyle JPEG with these steps:

* **Title and Description**: Name your photo and add a short story (e.g., “Last Night in Tokyo”).
* **Price**: Set a cost in Pixels (PX), like 10 PX per edition.
* **Supply Cap**: Choose the number of editions (e.g., 1 of 10 or 1 of 100).

Once minted, your JPEG is live for anyone to collect, earning you royalties with each purchase.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Photo">
    Capture or upload a photo that reflects your vision—no theme required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Details">
    Add a title, description, price in PX, and a supply cap for editions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Mint and Share">
    Publish your Freestyle JPEG and share it to attract collectors.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Collecting Freestyle JPEGs

Collectors can buy editions, owning a piece of the creator’s work. Each collect is like a limited-edition print:

* **Royalties**: Creators earn 20% of each collect as royalties.
* **Trading**: Collectors can hold or resell their editions on JPEG’s marketplace.
* **Value**: Prices evolve based on demand, making some JPEGs rare gems.

<Tip>
  Creators, craft unique JPEGs to stand out. Collectors, snag editions early for potential resale value!
</Tip>

### Why It Matters

Freestyle JPEGs turn fleeting moments into **tradable assets**:

* **For Creators**: Monetize your brand or art by selling limited editions to fans.
* **For Collectors**: Own a piece of culture, from influencer selfies to viral moments.
* **For Everyone**: Build a living archive of what’s meaningful, funny, or beautiful.

Unlike daily themes, Freestyle JPEGs don’t expire—they grow or fade based on community interest, forming a network of micro-markets.

<Callout title="Example: Last Night in Tokyo">
  A creator mints a Freestyle JPEG titled “Last Night in Tokyo” at 10 PX with 50 editions. It sells out in minutes, earning 100 PX in royalties (20% of 500 PX total). Collectors trade their editions, and the photo becomes a cultural snapshot in JPEG’s marketplace.
</Callout>

<Note>
  Visuals of Freestyle JPEGs in action are coming soon. Join the waitlist to start minting!
</Note>

<Card title="Join the Waitlist" icon="user-plus" href="https://jpeg.fun">
  Sign up with 220,000+ others to create and collect Freestyle JPEGs.
</Card>