Hic et Nunc Is Offline: What NFT Holders Should Do

Hic et Nunc’s original NFT marketplace stopped operating in November 2021. If you owned an NFT there, the website going offline did not automatically delete the token: Hic et Nunc used Tezos smart contracts, and blockchain records are separate from the site that displayed them. You may still be able to view or trade your NFT through another Tezos-compatible service, including Objkt.

Treat Hic et Nunc as a discontinued marketplace, not a service you can rely on to restore or manage an account. Do not enter your wallet recovery phrase into a site claiming to bring HEN back. Start by finding the Tezos wallet address you used, then check that address through a marketplace or explorer you trust. If you no longer have access to the wallet, the recovery phrase or private key is what matters—not the old marketplace login.

A marketplace website is an interface for interacting with blockchain assets; it is not the blockchain itself. Hic et Nunc’s website and marketplace functions stopped, but a token recorded on Tezos can remain associated with its owner’s wallet. A broken image, missing collection page or absent listing does not by itself prove the NFT was destroyed.

There are limits to what persists. The token record can remain on-chain while its artwork or metadata is hosted elsewhere and may be difficult to retrieve if that storage is unavailable. A blockchain record also does not guarantee a buyer, a current market price or that every marketplace will display the item. Check the token and its metadata separately, and be cautious if a displayed image or description conflicts with the on-chain details.

If the NFT was held by a custodian rather than your own wallet, its status may depend on that service. The key distinction is whether you control the Tezos address that holds the token.

Use a read-only check first. You should not need to transfer an NFT just to confirm whether it is still associated with your wallet.

1. Find the Tezos wallet address you used with Hic et Nunc. Check your saved wallet app, old transaction records or a public address you previously used; never share your seed phrase to identify an address.
2. Search that public address in a Tezos NFT marketplace or blockchain explorer. Objkt is one option for browsing Tezos NFTs.
3. Compare the item’s name and image with its contract address and token ID. Names and artwork can be copied, so a matching title alone is not proof that an item is the original.
4. If you have more than one wallet, check each one. You may have collected, minted or transferred items from different addresses.

If the item does not appear, confirm you have the correct address and network before concluding it is lost. A marketplace index can be incomplete or delayed; use an independent blockchain view to check the token record.

Objkt is a marketplace for Tezos NFTs and can be a place to look up Hic et Nunc-era items. Search by the wallet address, collection, contract or token ID when possible. Verify the item’s contract and creator details rather than trusting a familiar HEN name, thumbnail or collection label. Similar-looking copies can be listed by unrelated accounts.

To view an NFT, you may only need to search for its public details. To list or trade it, you will generally need to connect a compatible Tezos wallet and approve the specific transaction. Read the wallet prompt before signing: check what asset or permission it concerns, which account is involved and whether it is a sale, transfer or approval. Decline if the action is unclear.

Fees can include Tezos network transaction costs and any marketplace charges or creator royalties shown for the transaction. Hic et Nunc no longer publishes an active fee schedule for its discontinued service. Check Objkt’s current displayed terms and your wallet’s transaction estimate before confirming; charges and listing conditions can change.

In most cases, you do not need to migrate an NFT simply because the original marketplace closed. If a token remains in a wallet you control, you can inspect it through another compatible interface. Viewing an NFT is different from transferring it: a transfer changes which address holds the token and is usually irreversible.

Before signing anything, ask what the transaction does. A marketplace may request a listing or token approval to enable a sale. That is not the same as moving the NFT to a new account, and you should check the exact scope and terms. Do not approve a transaction just because a page says migration is required, and do not send an NFT to an address supplied by an unsolicited support message.

If you want to move an item to another wallet, verify that the receiving address is yours and supports Tezos NFTs. A small test may help with a transfer where appropriate, but it still costs a transaction fee and does not remove the need to verify the destination. Never disclose your recovery phrase.

The main practical risk is confusing a community project or imitation page with an official Hic et Nunc service. The original marketplace has discontinued operations, so be wary of claims that you must reconnect, re-mint, pay a recovery fee or verify ownership by entering a seed phrase. A real support agent should not need your secret recovery words.

Watch for these warning signs:

• A message directs you to a new HEN site and pressures you to act quickly.
• A wallet prompt requests a transfer or broad approval when you only meant to view an NFT.
• A seller or support account asks you to send crypto to unlock, restore or authenticate an item.
• A listing matches the artwork but not the original contract or token details.

Use a bookmark or a known route to reach a marketplace, and confirm its identity independently. Keep your wallet software updated, protect your recovery phrase offline and review every signing request. If something seems unclear, close the page and investigate without connecting your wallet.

If you are deciding what to do with a Hic et Nunc NFT, separate access from value. First establish whether the token is at an address you control. Then verify its contract, token ID, creator and metadata. Only after those checks should you consider listing it on a marketplace such as Objkt.

A listing price is an asking price, not proof that an item can sell for that amount. Old HEN items may have little or no buyer demand, and sales can involve network costs, marketplace charges or royalties. Check the transaction total and the destination of any proceeds before signing. Do not spend more on a supposed recovery or upgrade than you are willing to lose.

If the token appears on-chain but its artwork is missing, record the contract and token ID and check whether another trusted interface can display the metadata. If it does not appear in your wallet, verify the address and any prior transfers. Avoid anyone promising guaranteed recovery: no marketplace can reverse a valid blockchain transfer merely because it was made by mistake.

Use this quick checklist before taking action:

• Confirm that you have the correct Tezos wallet address and that you control it.
• Check the address and NFT details using a Tezos marketplace or explorer.
• Match the contract and token ID, not just the artwork or collection name.
• Use Objkt or another service only after checking its current terms and the identity of the page.
• Review every wallet prompt; viewing an NFT should not require giving away your recovery phrase.
• Check network costs, marketplace charges and any royalty shown before listing or buying.

The practical takeaway is simple: the original Hic et Nunc marketplace is no longer a reliable operating venue, but that does not mean every NFT associated with it vanished. Your wallet and the Tezos record determine whether you still hold an item. Another marketplace may help you inspect or trade it, but it cannot guarantee a sale, restore missing wallet access or make risky approvals safe.