
## Overview

This tutorial, primarily based on the QuickNode guide, explains how to use the latest Metaplex Core standard with its Candy Machine tool to manage an NFT launch on Solana. It focuses on using the Umi JavaScript library for interaction.

Key learning points:
- Understanding Metaplex Core and the Core Candy Machine.
- Setting up your project with Node.js, TypeScript, and required Metaplex/Umi dependencies.
- Writing a script to upload NFT assets, create a Core NFT Collection, and deploy a Core Candy Machine.
- Configuring Candy Machine settings, including guards (e.g., bot tax, SOL payment, start date).
- Adding items (config lines) to the Candy Machine.
- Minting NFTs from the deployed Candy Machine.
- Deleting the Candy Machine and recovering rent after the mint.

Additional conceptual information can be found in the official [Metaplex Candy Machine documentation](https://developers.metaplex.com/candy-machine).

This is a practical guide for developers looking to launch generative NFT collections on Solana using the most up-to-date Metaplex tools. 

Learn how to use the Metaplex Core Candy Machine to launch your NFT collection on Solana. This guide covers setup, creating a collection, deploying the Candy Machine, and minting NFTs using the Umi JavaScript library.

Launch an NFT Collection with Metaplex Core Candy Machine


## Overview

Solana's compressed NFTs use state compression through Merkle trees to drastically reduce the cost of creating and managing large NFT collections. This tutorial explains how to implement compressed NFTs for your project.

Key topics covered:

- Understanding the difference between traditional and compressed NFTs
- How state compression works using concurrent merkle trees
- Setting up a compression collection with Metaplex
- Minting compressed NFTs at scale with minimal costs
- Transferring and managing compressed NFTs
- Verifying compressed NFT ownership and metadata
- Building applications that support both traditional and compressed NFTs

Compressed NFTs can reduce the cost of minting from ~0.012 SOL to as little as 0.000005 SOL per NFT, enabling collections with millions of items. This guide will show you how to leverage this technology to build highly scalable NFT projects that were previously cost-prohibitive. 

Learn how to create, mint, and manage state-compressed NFTs on Solana to reduce costs and increase scalability for large collections.

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