CatchMint - Aggregated NFT Trading Platform
CatchMint is a comprehensive, centralized platform designed specifically for NFT traders, solving major industry challenges by combining real-time NFT discovery, secure minting, and community interactions into one streamlined interface.
Role
UX Researcher
UX Designer
UI Designer
Year
2022
Client / Company
CatchMint
Problem: Current NFT Platform Challenges
NFT traders commonly navigate multiple platforms like OpenSea for trading, Twitter for updates, Etherscan for verification resulting in: 1. Fragmented Mint Discovery: Information scattered across numerous platforms. 2. High Scam Risks: Frequent encounters with fraudulent NFTs. 3. Inconsistent Experience: Disconnected processes complicating user interactions.
Solution: The CatchMint Advantage
CatchMint integrates essential functionalities to enhance user experience: 1. Mint Overview Dashboard: Real-time event tracking. 2. Live Data Aggregation: Unified data from Twitter, OpenSea, and Etherscan. 3. Smart Contract Verification: Immediate visibility of verified mints. 4. Transparent Gas Fees: Clear, upfront Ethereum transaction costs. 5. User-Driven Security: Community-powered scam flagging. 6. Community Threads: Integrated discussions for insights and community engagement.
Post-Launch Impact
Within 14 days of the beta launch the product achieved the following:
Create a platform to discover, monitor, and track live NFT mint events in real time
Provide clear gas estimates and verified mint data for informed decisions.
Enable secure sharing, discussion, and engagement among NFT traders.
We observed traders on various platforms to understand their behavior and identify frustrations during the minting process.
I surveyed 50 NFT traders to validate our assumptions and gather direct feedback from Traders.
Want an easier way to track live NFT mints without using multiple platforms.
Worry about scams and security risks when minting or purchasing NFTs.
Want to share and discuss NFTs with a community of other traders.
I crafted this persona to root every design decision in real user research, ensuring our solutions aligned with the specific goals, challenges, and behaviors of our target audience.
I created a customer journey map to align stakeholders around the user experience and surface key pain points in the current NFT discovery, buying, and sharing process to root every design decision in real user research, ensuring our solutions aligned with the specific goals, challenges, and behaviors of our target audience.
I centralized all live mint activity into one real-time dashboard, eliminating the need to jump between OpenSea, Twitter, and Etherscan. Filters for mint status, time, and verification help users discover quality drops faster and with more confidence.
Minting interface simplifies what used to be a risky process. With gas fee estimates, quantity control, and contract visibility built in, users can mint NFTs directly without uncertainty or external wallet tools.
By letting users follow trusted groups and view their minting activity, I turned social signals into trading guidance. Group insights and discussions offer validation and reduce decision anxiety.
I also gave users control over how they see and interact with the platform. Whether they want light or dark mode, dense data or minimal views, CatchMint adapts to their unique workflow and comfort.
