# What is the purpose of minting? The blockchain is a secure and transparent ledger that records all transactions on a network. When you mint an NFT, its details are recorded on the blockchain, including the creator, the owner, and the price it was sold for. This information is public and cannot be changed, which is why NFTs are considered to be more secure than traditional forms of ownership, such as certificates of authenticity. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://nftdocument.monbase.com/product-guidelines/mint-nfts/what-is-the-purpose-of-minting.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.