Burning an NFT
Burning an NFT effectively destroys the token and removes it entirely from the Ethereum blockchain. When you burn an NFT, the transaction is irreversible.
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To burn an NFT, visit your profile.
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Find the NFT you would like to burn and click on the "Manage" button.
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If you do not have the "Manage" button you will need to remove the NFT from Foundation’s marketplace.
- If the NFT is listed at auction, you will need to unlist it. This will cancel the auction.
- If the Buy Now price is set, you need to remove it.
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After you have removed the NFT from the marketplace, click on "Manage"
- Click “Burn NFT.” You will need to pay a gas fee to complete the transaction.
Removing a Collection
If you'd like to remove a collection that you created on Foundation, you'll need to burn the NFTs within the collection, then destroy the collection by following these steps:
- Burn any NFTs within the collection - How to burn an NFT
- Navigate back to the empty collection
- Click the three dots, and select "Self-destruct"
- If the "Self-destruct" option isn't available, try appending your collection URL with "/self-destruct" like this:
- "https://foundation.app/collection/mycollection/self-destruct"
Note that the "Self-destruct" option should only be available if the collection was created on Foundation. If you encounter any issues, please reach out to Foundation Support and we'll be happy to help.