The NFT Lifecycle: From Upload to Secondary Market
Immutable Content IDs
Every asset is assigned a Unique Identifier (UID) that is stored permanently on the blockchain.- The Record: This UID tracks the entire history of the asset—from the initial timestamp of the upload to every subsequent sale or deletion event.
- The Content: While the record of the action is on-chain (immutable), the media file is stored off-chain. This allows creators to maintain “The Right to be Forgotten” by removing the actual media while preserving the integrity of the transaction history.
Content Removal & Ownership
Ownership dictates who has the right to remove content from public view.| Ownership Status | Removal Rights |
|---|---|
| Creator Owned | You may remove content from your gallery at any time. |
| User Owned | Once sold, you cannot remove the content. It remains in the owner’s gallery and your portfolio. |
Account Deletion Protocols
Closing a Mesi account involves a structured 48-hour “Cooling-Off” period to protect the financial interests of your NFT holders.1
Request Deletion
Initiate the process via settings. A 48-hour waiting period begins.
2
Owner Notification
All users who own your NFTs are notified of the upcoming account deletion.
3
Refund Window
If a user purchased one of your NFTs within 48 hours of your deletion request, they are eligible for a full refund, and the NFT is returned to you.
4
Final Confirmation
After 48 hours, you must provide a final confirmation to permanently close the account.
AI Personas as NFTs
Beyond standard media, Mesi allows for the minting of AI Personas (excluding personal Digital Twins). These are identity-based NFTs that act as a “container” for:- Personality Settings: Behavioral traits and communication styles.
- Training History: The data used to refine the AI’s responses.
- Visual Configurations: Metadata defining the character’s appearance.
- Tradability: These personas can be owned, licensed, or traded as complete, functioning virtual entities.
Technical Exceptions
To protect the platform’s library and other creators, certain assets behave differently upon account deletion:- Public Media Library: Memes, emojis, and sound clips added to the public library are not removed. If they were previously paid assets, they transition to “Free Access” for the community.
- Music & Licensing: Original music tracks in the open library are removed. However, any user-generated content (UGC) that incorporated those tracks will remain active and unaffected.
- Ad Revenue: If your sold NFTs were generating ad revenue via a Revenue Model, all future income is transferred to the current NFT owner upon your account deletion.