Panini NFT Frequently Asked Questions

This section answers the most common questions about what is supported right now. As Panini Bridge grows, additional collections, wallets, and marketplaces will be added. Check back for updates.

Q  Which NFT collections can be bridged to Ethereum?

At launch, the following Panini NFT collections are available for transfer through Panini Bridge:

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Q  Which public marketplaces are supported?

Panini has partnered exclusively with OpenSea as the official marketplace for Panini NFTs. Once your NFTs are transferred to the Ethereum blockchain, you can list, sell, and showcase them directly on OpenSea.

Q  Which wallets are supported?

The following wallet options are supported at launch:

• MetaMask: one of the most widely used Ethereum wallets. Available as a browser extension and mobile app.

• Coinbase Wallet: the self custody wallet from Coinbase, available on web and mobile.

• Connections throughWalletConnect: WalletConnect is a connector protocol (not a wallet itself) that supports over 100+ different wallet types. If your preferred wallet is not MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet, check if it is compatible through WalletConnect.

Q  Which blockchains are supported?

Panini Bridge supports transfers to and from the Ethereum blockchain only. Ethereum is the world's most widely used public blockchain and is the standard for NFT transacting on platforms like OpenSea.

Q  Where is my NFT's metadata stored once it is bridged?

When your NFT is transferred to Ethereum, its metadata and artwork are permanently stored on Arweave: a decentralized, permanent storage network. This means your NFT's image and details can never be lost, altered, or deleted by anyone, including Panini.

While your NFT remains on the Panini Blockchain, its metadata is managed securely by Panini on their platform.

Q  Can I use Panini Bridge on the mobile app?

No. The Panini Direct mobile app is view only for Panini Bridge.

• You can view your NFTs and collections in the app.

• You cannot initiate transfers, connect wallets, or manage the Withdrawal Pool from the mobile app.

If you are new to digital wallets and blockchain technology, this quick glossary will help you understand the terms used throughout this guide.

Q What is Panini Bridge?

Panini Bridge is a secure system that lets you move your Panini NFTs between two different blockchains:

• The Panini Blockchain: Panini's own secure platform where your digital cards normally live.

• The Ethereum Blockchain: the world's most widely used public blockchain, where NFTs can be traded on platforms like OpenSea.

Think of it as a secure transfer service. Your NFT is safely locked on one side before it appears on the other, so there is never a risk of duplication.

Q  Why was Panini Bridge created?

Panini Bridge gives collectors true ownership flexibility. You can keep enjoying your cards within the Panini platform, playing Challenges, completing Crafts, and trading on the Panini Marketplace, or move them to the open Web3 world to sell on OpenSea and showcase across public platforms. The choice is always yours.

Q  What can I do with Panini Bridge?

• Connect a Web3 wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or connections through WalletConnect).

• Transfer Panini NFTs from the Panini Blockchain to Ethereum (called minting).

• Deposit NFTs from Ethereum back to your Panini collection at any time.

• View and manage your connected wallets.

• Track your full transfer history and transaction status.

• Access integrated Web3 marketplaces (currently OpenSea only) to list and trade your NFTs after transfer.

Q  Is Panini Bridge safe to use?

Yes. Panini Bridge is a secure, centralized system managed directly by Panini. All transfers pass through Panini Escrow: a controlled holding account that ensures your NFT is properly locked, verified, and transferred between blockchains without any risk of duplication or loss.

Q  Do I need a Web3 wallet to use Panini Bridge?

Yes. To move NFTs from the Panini Blockchain to Ethereum, you need a Web3 wallet. Your wallet acts as your personal storage space for NFTs once they are minted on the public blockchain. Only you have access to it.

Q  How do I connect my Web3 wallet to my Panini account?

1. Go to nft.paniniamerica.net and log in with your Panini credentials.

2. Click the Web3 Connect button (next to the wallet icon).

3. Accept the Terms and Conditions (first time only).

4. You will be taken to the wallet selection page. Choose your wallet, for example MetaMask.

5. A pop up will appear from your wallet asking you to connect. Review and click Connect.

6. Your wallet will then show a Signature Request. Review and click Confirm.

7. Once confirmed, your wallet is connected to your Panini account. Your wallet address will appear next to the wallet icon on the homepage.

Notes about wallet connections:

• Multiple wallets: You can connect more than one wallet to your Panini account. Each wallet must be unique and cannot be linked to another Panini account.

• Disconnect anytime: You can disconnect and reconnect wallets at any time through Web3 Connect.

• Permissions are device specific: Wallet permissions do not carry over across browsers or devices. If you log in on a different device, you will need to reconnect and reapprove your wallet. This is a security feature.

Q  Do wallet permissions carry over to other devices or browsers?

No. Wallet permissions are local to the browser and device where they were originally approved. Even if you log in to the same Panini account on another device, you will need to reconnect your wallet and approve the connection again. This extra step protects your security by ensuring every new connection is explicitly authorized inside the wallet.

Q  How do I transfer my NFTs to the Ethereum blockchain?

Transferring (or minting) your Panini NFTs to Ethereum is a two-stage process.

Stage 1: Add NFTs to the Withdrawal Pool

The Withdrawal Pool is a temporary holding area, similar to a shopping cart, for NFTs you are preparing to send to Ethereum. Once an NFT is added:

• It is locked in Panini Escrow and removed from your active collection.

• It cannot be sold, gifted, or used in Challenges or Crafts while locked.

• You will not receive new offers on it while it is in the pool.

How to add NFTs to the Withdrawal Pool?

Option A: Through Collections

1. Go to Profile > Collection.

2. Click the Web3 dropdown and select Add NFTs to Withdrawal Pool.

3. Connect your Web3 wallet if prompted.

Option B: Through Panini Bridge

1. Click the dropdown arrow next to the Web3 Connect button.

2. Navigate to Withdrawal Pool and select Add NFTs to Withdrawal Pool.

Selecting NFTs:

• NFTs are grouped by sport. Use filters to find specific cards.

• Select the NFTs you want and click Add to Withdrawal Pool.

• Any card showing a Not Mintable status is restricted and cannot be transferred to Ethereum.

• Review your selection in the confirmation screen, then click Initiate Transfer.

Stage 2: Transfer to Ethereum (Minting)

Once your NFTs appear under Ready to Transfer, follow these steps:

1. Make sure your Web3 wallet is connected and has enough ETH to cover the gas fee.

2. Go to Withdrawal Pool > Ready to Transfer.

3. Select up to 5 NFTs and click Move to Ethereum Blockchain.

4. Review the transfer details: your wallet address, estimated gas fee, and network (Ethereum).

5. Accept the terms and click Confirm.

6. Enter the OTP (one time password) sent to your registered email. This is only required once per 1 hour session.

7. Approve the transaction in the wallet pop up that appears.

8. Once approved, your NFTs are sent to the Ethereum network. You can track progress under Transfer History.

Q  What do the statuses in the Withdrawal Pool mean?

The Withdrawal Pool has three tabs: Pending Escrow Sync, Ready to Transfer, and Transfer History. Within the Ready to Transfer tab, individual NFTs can show the following statuses:

Q  What do the statuses in Transfer History mean?

Q  How do I transfer my NFTs back to the Panini Blockchain?

You can deposit your NFTs back from Ethereum to your Panini account at any time. There is no time limit on how long they can stay on Ethereum.

Step 1: Connect your wallet

Make sure the Ethereum wallet that holds your NFTs is connected to your Panini account. Make sure it has enough ETH to cover the gas fee for the return transfer.

Step 2: Navigate to your Ethereum Wallet

Option A: From Collections.

Go to Profile > Collections > Web3 > Deposit NFTs to Panini Blockchain > View NFTs on Ethereum Wallet.

Option B: From Panini Bridge. 

Go to Web3 > Ethereum Wallet from the main menu.

Step 3: Select and deposit your NFTs

• On the Ethereum Wallet page, click Deposit to Panini Blockchain.

• Choose up to 5 NFTs and confirm your selection.

• Review your wallet address, estimated gas fee, and network details.

• Accept the terms and click Confirm.

• Approve the transaction in your wallet pop up.

Q  What do the deposit statuses mean?

Q  What happens to Challenges, Crafts, and Set Collection if my NFTs are on Ethereum?

This is especially important for Set Collection. If you are actively working toward completing a set, make sure all the cards you need are in your Panini collection 

To return NFTs to Panini, use the deposit process described in the section above. Once returned, your NFTs will be immediately eligible for Challenges, Crafts, Set Collection, and all other in platform activities.

Q  Can I still sell my NFTs on Panini after moving them to Ethereum?

No. Once an NFT is on the Ethereum blockchain, it can only be sold on external marketplaces such as OpenSea. It is not accessible through the Panini Marketplace until it is deposited back to your Panini collection.

To list or sell on Panini again: bridge the NFT back using the deposit process, and it will become active in your Panini collection.

Q  How can I accept an offer if my NFT is on Ethereum?

If your NFT is on Ethereum and you receive an offer on the Panini Marketplace, you will need to bridge it back to the Panini Blockchain before you can accept it. All offers and trades on the Panini Marketplace are processed exclusively within the Panini ecosystem.

Once the NFT is returned to your Panini collection, you can accept offers, list it for sale, or trade it as normal.

Q  Can I place offers on NFTs that are on Ethereum?

Yes, in two ways:

• On OpenSea: Visit OpenSea and place an offer directly on the listed NFT. This requires a connected Web3 wallet and is handled on the Ethereum blockchain.

• On the Panini site: You can also place offers on Panini as you normally would. These offers are recorded on the Panini Blockchain. If the seller wants to accept, they can bridge the NFT back and complete the sale through Panini.

Q  Are gas fees required for both directions of transfer?

Yes. Both directions involve a transaction on the Ethereum blockchain and require a gas fee:

• Transferring to Ethereum (minting): Gas fee required.

• Depositing back to Panini: A small gas fee is also required, as it initiates a blockchain transaction.

Gas fees fluctuate based on how busy the Ethereum network is at the time of your transaction. You can check current gas prices on etherscan.io before initiating a transfer.

Q  Why don't my NFTs appear on OpenSea immediately after minting?

After minting, OpenSea needs to index your NFTs. This means scanning the blockchain for new tokens and loading all the metadata (card image, details, etc.). This process can take from a few minutes to a few hours depending on network activity. This is completely normal. Your NFTs will appear automatically once indexing is complete.

Q  What is Panini Escrow and why is it used?

Panini Escrow is a secure, system controlled holding account that holds your NFTs during the transfer process. It serves two important purposes:

• It prevents duplication. Your NFT is locked on Panini before it appears on Ethereum, so there is never two copies in existence at the same time.

• It maintains authenticity. Every NFT passing through Panini Bridge is verified before and after transfer.

While in escrow, your NFT shows as Locked and ownership displays as Panini Escrow. Once the transfer is complete, ownership fully moves to your Ethereum wallet.

Q  What is metadata, and why does preparing it take so long?

Metadata is all the descriptive information attached to your NFT: the card image, player name, card type, serial number, rarity, and other details that make each card uniquely identifiable and verifiable on the public blockchain.

When your NFT is first prepared for transfer, Panini must upload this metadata, including the full card artwork, to Arweave, a permanent decentralized storage network. Once stored on Arweave, this information is preserved forever and cannot be changed or deleted by anyone.

Q  Can I start multiple transfers at the same time?

Yes. You can add NFTs to the Withdrawal Pool and initiate multiple transfers simultaneously. Keep in mind the following limits apply per transaction, not across all transfers combined:

• Withdrawal Pool: Maximum 15 NFTs per sport in the pool at any given time.

• Per transfer transaction: Maximum 5 NFTs per transaction to Ethereum.

• Deposit (return to Panini): Maximum 5 NFTs per transaction.

Q  Where are my NFTs and their metadata stored?

Your NFTs are stored in two places depending on where they are in the transfer process:

• On the Panini Blockchain: Both the NFT and its metadata are managed by Panini securely on the platform.

• On the Ethereum Blockchain: A matching token is minted on Ethereum, and the metadata and artwork are permanently stored on Arweave. Files on Arweave are permanent and publicly accessible, meaning your NFT's details are always verifiable even outside of Panini.

Q  Are all transactions tracked?

Yes. Every transfer is recorded for full transparency:

• Ethereum transactions: Permanently recorded and publicly viewable on Etherscan (etherscan.io).

• Panini transactions: Visible in the Provenance section of each NFT on the Panini site. Note: Panini Blockchain transactions do not appear on Etherscan.

Panini displays transactions using collector nicknames. Ethereum transactions use wallet addresses. Together, these give a full, verifiable ownership trail across both blockchains.

Q  How do I verify that a Panini NFT on Ethereum is genuine?

Go to Web3 > Panini Bridge > Verify Panini Contract Addresses,
Open Sea Links & Etherscan links on the Panini website. The system will check whether it belongs to an official Panini collection.

• If genuine: You will see a confirmation that it is an official Panini NFT.

• If not genuine: You will see a warning. Do not purchase or trade an NFT that fails this check.

Currently supported verification sources: OpenSea links and Etherscan links only.

Q  How do I import my NFTs to MetaMask?

Option A: Enable auto detection (recommended)

1. Open MetaMask > Settings > Security and Privacy.

2. Turn on Autodetect NFTs.

3. Your NFTs will appear automatically in the NFTs tab once detected.

Option B: Add manually

You will need the Contract Address and Token ID for your NFT. Both can be found on OpenSea or Etherscan.

1. Open MetaMask > NFTs tab.

2. Tap Import NFTs.

3. Enter the Contract Address and Token ID.

4. Tap Import.

For full details, visit: https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/nfts/nft-tokens-in-your-metamask-wallet/