How it Works

Transforming your assets into Physical NFTs is a simple. Follow the three-step process below to get started.

3. Physical NFT Minting.

Once we receive your items, we will inspect, authenticate (for select asset classes), and mint your Physical NFTs. You're now plugged into Web3.

1. Enter intake form.

Our white-glove concierge will reach out within a few days and guide you through the final process.

2. Send us your items.

Once your items are approved, we'll help you arrange shipping logistics to one of our storage providers.

3. Physical NFT Minting.

Once we receive your items, we will inspect, authenticate (for select asset classes), and mint your Physical NFTs. You're now plugged into Web3.

1. Enter intake form.

Our white-glove concierge will reach out within a few days and guide you through the final process.

Asset Classes

What can I NFT?

You can submit any unique physical item, as long as it is in excellent condition. Popular categories include:

Have more questions?

Email: [email protected]

Collectibles

Trading Cards

Web3 Merch

Watches

Sports & Music Memorabilia

Your Imagination

Physical Art

Casascius coins

Fashion & Sneakers

Buy & Sell

Explore the 4K Vault

The 4K Vault is your dashboard for managing Physically-Backed NFTs. Showcase your collections, manage storage and insurance fees, and easily connect to dApps and DeFi.

Powerful Web3 Tools

Your Physical NFT Dashboard

Unlock the full utility of your Physical NFTs. The 4K Vault gives you control of your collection, with a suite of tools for DeFi integrations, inventory management, and physical item redemption.

Manage your inventory
Update storage and insurance fees
Unlock value with DeFi

Trade & Exchange

Top Collectibles at Your Fingertips

The 4K Vault contains rare, exciting collectibles from users across the globe. Make an offer on their items. Trade physical assets frictionlessly with Physically-Backed NFTs.

Make offers on items using WETH, USDC, or WBTC
Explore interesting collectibles from around the world.
Frictionlessly trade using Physically-Backed NFTs.

The Future of Collectibles

Unlock New Forms of Value

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ.

Secure and insured storage

Same day shipping, generally overnight in the US (Compared to ~30 days with competitors)

Trade physical assets without taking physical possession

Access to international physical goods

Work with a professional Web3 company, not random users

Assets are insured with auditable provenance

Unlock unproductive capital with the power of DeFi

Hand off complicated minting, redemption, and inventory management

Manage storage and insurance fees directly through the 4K Vault

Seamless DeFi Protocol Integration

Trade on any Marketplaces that support Physical NFTs

Bring Physical Assets into Games

Flex your Collectibles on Social Networks

Form DAOs to Acquire Collectibles

Claims and Dispute Resolution

Request authentication and audits

Bridging Cross-Chain

Staking and token interaction

Plug into our Ecosystem

Learn more about unlocking value from Physical NFTs with fractionalization, lending, DAOs, Metaverse integration, and more.

Protocol

4K Protocol Vision

4K Protocol acts as the foundational infrastructure for transforming real-world assets into physically-backed NFTs. Our protocol incentivizes vetted storage providers, physical oracles, and physical validators to seamlessly manage the backend logistics of storing physical assets on-chain.

tokenizing physical assets

A Fundamental Building Block for the Composable Web3 Ecosystem

Tokenizing physical assets opens the door for countless unexplored future applications in DeFi, Merchandising, and the Metaverse.

GETTING STARTED

Power-up your Collectibles with 4K Protocol

Explore the 4K Vault or submit your physical assets to get started.