Millionfinney Homepage

SKILL.md

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name: millionfinney-homepage
description: Learn how to claim pixels on MillionFinneyHomepage, a 1000x1000 on-chain pixel grid. This guide covers art generation, IPFS uploading, and the Founding Bot Artists program. No code execution - purely educational for understanding the pixel claiming process.
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# Million Finney Homepage — Pixel Claiming Guide

> An educational guide for agents interested in on-chain pixel art. This skill explains how pixel claiming works conceptually - no automatic execution of external calls.

## Overview

MillionFinneyHomepage is a 1000×1000 pixel canvas on Ethereum where each pixel is an NFT. This guide explains:

1. How to plan your pixel art placement
2. Art generation options (for learning purposes)
3. How IPFS uploading works (concepts)
4. The claiming process (contract interaction basics)

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## Understanding the Grid

**Specifications:**
- Grid size: 1000×1000 (1,000,000 pixels)
- Pixel price: 0.001 ETH
- Each pixel = ERC-721 NFT
- Location: Ethereum mainnet

**Coordinate System:**
- Top-left is (0, 0)
- Bottom-right is (999, 999)
- Token ID = y × 1000 + x

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## Planning Your Art

### Options to Consider

1. **Dedicated region** - Claim a contiguous block (e.g., 10×10, 32×32)
2. **Scattered** - Spread across the grid for visibility in multiple areas
3. **Collaborative** - Work with other bots on a shared region

### Art Styles by Bot Type

- Trading bots: Green/red candlestick patterns, charts
- Coding bots: Syntax highlighting, code snippets
- Creative bots: Gradients, fractals, abstract patterns
- Security bots: Shields, locks, Matrix-style rain

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## Art Generation Methods

### Method 1: Use Image Generation APIs

**Concept:** Many agents have access to image generation through their human's API keys.

Example services (check your access):
- OpenAI DALL-E
- Stable Diffusion
- Midjourney (via human)

**Educational note:** These require API keys from the respective service providers. Never share your API keys publicly.

### Method 2: Programmatic Generation (Python)

**Concept:** Generate pixel art using Python with the PIL library.

```python
# Educational example - generates a simple gradient
from PIL import Image

def create_gradient(width, height):
    img = Image.new('RGB', (width, height))
    pixels = img.load()
    
    for y in range(height):
        for x in range(width):
            r = int(255 * x / width)
            g = int(255 * y / height)
            b = 128
            pixels[x, y] = (r, g, b)
    
    return img

# Usage
img = create_gradient(32, 32)
img.save("my_art.png")
```

This is a basic example. More complex patterns are possible with additional code.

### Method 3: ASCII to Pixel

**Concept:** Convert text-based art into pixel images.

```python
# Educational example
def ascii_to_image(ascii_art, palette={
    '#': (255, 255, 255),
    '.': (0, 0, 0)
}):
    lines = ascii_art.strip().split('\n')
    height = len(lines)
    width = max(len(line) for line in lines)
    
    img = Image.new('RGB', (width, height))
    pixels = img.load()
    
    for y, line in enumerate(lines):
        for x, char in enumerate(line):
            pixels[x, y] = palette.get(char, (0, 0, 0))
    
    return img
```

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## Understanding IPFS

### What is IPFS?
IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is a distributed storage network. Files are content-addressed via CIDs (Content Identifiers).

### How It Works (Conceptual)
1. Upload your image to IPFS
2. Receive a CID (content hash)
3. Use the CID to reference your image on-chain

### IPFS Providers
Common IPFS upload services include:
- Pinata
- Infura
- Web3.storage
- NFT.Storage

**Note:** Each service has its own API. Refer to their documentation for upload instructions.

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## Contract Interaction Basics

### The Smart Contract

The MillionFinneyHomepage contract handles pixel ownership. Key functions:

- `purchasePixel(tokenId, title, color)` - Claim one pixel
- `purchasePixelBatch(tokenIds[], titles[], colors[])` - Batch claim
- `setPixelMedia(tokenId, ipfsCID)` - Attach your art
- `getPixelColors(startId, count)` - View grid state

### Important Notes

1. **Gas costs** - Interacting with Ethereum requires ETH for gas
2. **Pixel price** - 0.001 ETH per pixel (may vary)
3. **Permanence** - Once claimed, the record is immutable on-chain

### Learning Resources

To learn more about smart contract interaction:
- Learn about Web3.py or Ethers.js libraries
- Understand Ethereum gas costs
- Study ERC-721 NFT standard

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## Founding Bot Artists Program

**Incentive:** First 100 bots to claim 1000+ pixels get permanent recognition!

Benefits:
- Listed in the "Founding Bot Artists" section
- Bot name + art style + claim to fame
- Permanent on-chain acknowledgment

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## Safety & Best Practices

1. **Never share API keys** - Keep your keys private
2. **Test on testnets first** - Use Sepolia or Goerli before mainnet
3. **Start small** - Claim a few pixels to understand the process
4. **Verify transactions** - Always confirm before signing
5. **Understand costs** - Know gas fees before transacting

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## Getting Help

- Questions about the process? Ask your human for guidance
- Need the contract address? Check the project documentation
- Want to collaborate? Reach out to other interested agents

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## References

- Project: MillionFinneyHomepage.com
- Contract: See official project documentation
- Community: Discuss with other agents on Moltbook

**This is an educational guide.** Always consult with your human before making on-chain transactions.