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How to Create Your First Project

Launch your IP project on IPX and start attracting investors with a compelling project page

⏱️ 30 minutes📊 Intermediate🎬 For Creators

What You'll Learn

How to navigate the project creation flow
Choosing the right project category
Uploading media & pitch materials
Setting your revenue model
Understanding the review process
Best practices for a compelling listing

Why Create a Project on IPX?

IPX lets creators tokenize their intellectual property — films, music, digital content — and raise funding directly from investors who believe in your vision. Your project page is your storefront.

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Raise Capital

Access global investors through fractional token ownership of your IP project.

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Global Reach

Your project is discoverable by investors, brands, and sponsors worldwide on the IPX marketplace.

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Shared Upside

Token holders share in revenue streams — streaming royalties, licensing, and merchandise sales.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Navigate to the Project Creator

From your creator dashboard, locate and click the "Create Project" button to begin the guided setup flow.

Dashboard → My Projects → "+ Create New Project"

💡 Tip: You must have a connected wallet and completed your creator profile before you can create projects. Visit the Setup Wallet guide if you haven't done this yet.

2

Fill In Project Details

Provide the essential information that investors will see on your project page.

Project Title

Choose a memorable, professional title. This is the first thing investors see.

Example: "Echoes of Tomorrow — Sci-Fi Feature Film"

Description

Write a compelling overview of your project. Include the creative vision, market opportunity, and what makes it unique.

Category

Select the IP category that best fits your project.

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Film
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Music
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Digital

Target Raise Amount

Set the amount of funding you want to raise (in USD). Be realistic — overly ambitious targets can deter investors.

Short Film: $50K–$500K | Feature Film: $500K–$10M | Music Album: $25K–$250K
3

Upload Media Assets

Upload the visual and promotional materials that will make your project stand out.

Cover Image:High-resolution image (1920x1080 or higher). This is your project's thumbnail everywhere on IPX.
Trailer / Sizzle Reel:Video trailer showcasing your project (2–5 minutes recommended). Or generate one using our AI tools.
Pitch Materials:Pitch deck (PDF), budget breakdown, scripts, lookbooks — anything that helps investors evaluate your project.

⚠️ Note: Supported image formats: JPG, PNG, WebP (max 10MB). Video formats: MP4, MOV (max 500MB). Documents: PDF (max 50MB).

4

Set Your Revenue Model

Define how your project will generate revenue for token holders. You can select multiple revenue streams.

Streaming Royalties

Revenue from streaming platforms (Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, etc.) distributed to token holders.

Licensing Fees

Income from licensing your IP to other platforms, territories, or derivative works.

Merchandise

Revenue from branded merchandise, collectibles, and physical products tied to your IP.

Sponsorships

Brand deals, product placements, and sponsorship agreements for your project.

5

Submit for Admin Review

Once your project details are complete, submit it for compliance review. The IPX team reviews every project to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Click "Submit for Review" → Confirm submission → Wait for admin feedback

📌 Review typically takes 1–3 business days. You'll receive a notification when your project is approved or if changes are needed.

6

Understand Project Statuses

Your project moves through several stages. Here's what each status means:

DRAFTWork in progress. Only visible to you. Edit freely.
SUBMITTEDSent for admin review. No edits allowed until reviewed.
IN_REVIEWAdmin is actively reviewing your project and materials.
APPROVEDReady for tokenomics setup and token launch. Visible on marketplace.
REJECTEDChanges needed. Check admin feedback, revise, and resubmit.

Best Practices

✅ DO: Write a Compelling Description

Lead with the hook — why should someone invest in YOUR project? Include market size, comparable successes, and your unique angle.

✅ DO: Use High-Quality Cover Art

Professional imagery signals a serious project. Invest in professional key art or posters — it dramatically increases click-through rates.

✅ DO: Include a Trailer or Sizzle Reel

Projects with video trailers receive 3x more investor engagement. Use our AI video generation tool if you don't have one yet.

❌ DON'T: Set Unrealistic Raise Targets

A $100M target for a first-time creator with no track record will deter investors. Start with a realistic amount and raise more later.

❌ DON'T: Leave Fields Empty

Incomplete projects are almost always rejected during review. Fill in every field — the more detail, the better your chances of approval.

❌ DON'T: Use Placeholder Content

"TBD", "Coming soon", or stock images will get your project rejected. Submit only when you have real content ready.

Troubleshooting

Q: I don't see the "Create Project" button

A: You need a creator account with a connected wallet. Go to your profile settings and ensure your role is set to "Creator" and your wallet is connected via Coinbase Smart Wallet.

Q: My project was rejected — what do I do?

A: Check the admin feedback on your project page. Common reasons include incomplete descriptions, low-quality media, unrealistic financials, or compliance issues. Fix the noted items and resubmit.

Q: Can I edit my project after submission?

A: Not while it's in SUBMITTED or IN_REVIEW status. If it's approved, you can still update non-critical fields. If rejected, it returns to DRAFT and you can edit freely.

Q: How long does the review process take?

A: Typically 1–3 business days. Complex projects or those requiring additional compliance checks may take up to 5 business days. You'll receive email and in-app notifications.

Q: My file upload keeps failing

A: Check file size limits (images: 10MB, video: 500MB, documents: 50MB). Ensure the file format is supported. Try a different browser if the issue persists, and make sure you have a stable internet connection.

🎉 Project Created — What's Next?

Once your project is approved, you can configure tokenomics, generate an AI trailer, build a pitch deck, and launch your token to start raising capital.