Objkt vs Hic et Nunc: What Tezos NFT Buyers Should Know

In practical terms, Objkt became one of the main places to browse and trade Tezos NFTs after Hic et Nunc (often shortened to HEN) shut down its website in 2021. That does not mean Objkt acquired HEN, its contracts or the NFTs people had already minted there. HEN and Objkt are separate projects; NFTs on Tezos are recorded on the blockchain, not stored solely on a marketplace website.

If you are deciding where to explore Tezos art now, Objkt is a marketplace to consider. If you are trying to recover or trade an older HEN NFT, first check whether the token is still in your wallet and whether the collection appears correctly on the marketplace. A recognizable collection name or image alone is not proof that a listing is genuine.

The useful distinction is:

• Hic et Nunc was an early Tezos NFT marketplace and creative community.
• Objkt is a separate marketplace that became a major venue for Tezos NFT activity.
• Your wallet and the NFT’s blockchain record determine what you hold, not a marketplace’s brand or interface.

So Objkt can be seen as a practical successor for many marketplace users, but not as HEN’s owner or a replacement for the underlying blockchain.

Hic et Nunc became known in 2021 as a low-cost, accessible way for artists to mint and sell work on Tezos. Its website shut down later that year. The change affected the interface people used to find, display and trade NFTs, but it did not automatically delete tokens that had already been minted to Tezos wallets.

Objkt emerged as a prominent marketplace in the same ecosystem. As collectors and artists needed places to discover Tezos NFTs, including work associated with HEN, Objkt offered a route to browse and trade supported tokens. That is why people describe it as coming for HEN’s throne: the phrase refers to marketplace attention and activity, not a transfer of ownership or an official handover.

Keep these points in mind when reading older posts or collection pages:

1. A historical HEN label can identify where a collection originated, not who operates its current marketplace listing.
2. A marketplace can change its interface or support without changing who owns an NFT.
3. A token’s blockchain record may persist even when a project’s original website is unavailable.

For a buyer today, the practical question is less “Which site won?” and more “Can I verify this exact token, its creator and its contract before I trade?”

An NFT minted on Tezos is represented by a token and related contract data on the blockchain. A marketplace usually makes that information easier to search and presents images, descriptions, offers and sale options. It does not necessarily hold your NFT for you: if the token is in your self-custody wallet, your wallet remains central to controlling it.

That distinction matters if a marketplace changes, goes offline or stops displaying a collection. The token may still exist, but the artwork’s media, metadata or a convenient way to trade it can depend on services beyond the token record. A marketplace display is useful evidence to investigate, not a substitute for checking the contract and token details.

Before assuming an older HEN NFT is missing or worthless, check:

• The Tezos address of the wallet that originally received it.
• The token’s contract and token identifier, where available.
• Whether the asset appears in your wallet or on a marketplace that supports it.
• Whether the artwork and metadata load consistently, rather than relying on a copied image.

If you cannot find the token, avoid entering a seed phrase into a recovery page or signing an unfamiliar transaction. A marketplace should not need your seed phrase to display or sell an NFT.

Objkt is useful if you want to explore Tezos NFT collections, compare listings or interact with supported NFTs using a compatible wallet. It brings a marketplace interface to work that may otherwise be difficult to search across contracts and creators. That makes it relevant to both newer Tezos artists and collectors looking for older work, including pieces associated with HEN.

It is not the only possible way to view blockchain assets, and a marketplace listing does not guarantee that an NFT is authentic, scarce or likely to sell again. The name of a collection can be copied, and an image can be reposted without permission. Verify the exact token rather than relying only on its thumbnail, title or social-media promotion.

Use Objkt when you want to:

• Browse Tezos NFTs and creator pages in one interface.
• Review a listing’s stated price and displayed sale terms.
• Connect a Tezos-compatible wallet to make a supported transaction.
• Investigate whether a collection associated with HEN is currently visible and tradable.

If your priority is preserving an artwork, keep your own records of the token address, contract, token ID and creator information. A marketplace account or bookmark alone is not proof of ownership.

Treat every NFT purchase as a contract and wallet check, not just an image purchase. Prices, sale terms and transaction costs can differ by listing and can change. Review the current total shown before you approve anything; do not assume that a low asking price is the full cost. Objkt’s sale fees and creator royalties should be checked in the current listing and transaction details rather than assumed from an old post.

A cautious buying process:

1. Open the collection and verify its identity. Compare the creator, collection details and contract information with reliable records from the creator or established community channels.
2. Inspect the exact token. Check its token ID, artwork, metadata and whether the item is a direct listing or another type of offer.
3. Review the complete transaction. Check the purchase amount, any marketplace charge, royalties and Tezos network fee shown to you.
4. Read your wallet prompt. Confirm the transaction is for the NFT and amount you expect. Reject prompts that request broad permissions or do not match the action.
5. Keep a record. Save the transaction details and token identifiers after the purchase.

If a collection’s creator, contract or provenance is unclear, pause rather than buying based on urgency. Marketplace visibility is not a guarantee of authenticity or future resale demand.

To sell an NFT you already own, connect the wallet that holds it and use the marketplace’s current listing flow for that specific token. You may need to approve a contract interaction or transfer-related action. Read each wallet prompt carefully: a listing action should match what you are trying to do, and you should not sign a transaction you cannot explain.

For artists considering a mint, confirm the collection settings, price, edition size, metadata and royalty terms before publishing. Royalties are not the same as guaranteed income: whether and how they apply can depend on marketplace support and the transaction path. Check the current terms shown by Objkt and any relevant contract details rather than assuming every secondary sale will pay a particular amount.

Before listing or minting, use this checklist:

• Make sure you are using the wallet that should own or receive the NFT.
• Verify the token and collection details before setting a price.
• Check any displayed marketplace fee, royalty and network cost.
• Confirm whether the listing is fixed-price, an offer or another sale type.
• Keep a copy of the artwork and the metadata you intend to publish.
• Never share your seed phrase to get help with a listing.

A listing is an offer to sell, not a promise that someone will buy. Set terms you understand and can afford to leave in place.

The main cost is the amount you agree to pay for the NFT, plus any marketplace charge, creator royalty or Tezos transaction fee that applies to the action. Those amounts are not interchangeable: a network fee goes to blockchain validators, while a marketplace charge or royalty is part of the sale terms. Check the current figures in the listing and wallet confirmation because they can vary by transaction.

Other costs are less visible. You may spend time verifying a creator or researching a collection, and you may be unable to resell an NFT at your purchase price. Artwork and metadata may rely on storage or hosting arrangements, so check whether the project explains how its media is maintained. Do not treat a listed price, floor price or past sale as a dependable estimate of what you could recover.

A useful pre-trade calculation is:

Item	What to check
Purchase price	The amount displayed for this exact NFT
Marketplace charge	Any fee shown before approval
Creator royalty	Whether a royalty is displayed and how it applies
Network cost	The Tezos fee shown in your wallet
Resale risk	Whether there is evidence of active buyers, not just listings

If you cannot see or understand the full cost, do not approve the transaction yet.

The most common errors are treating the marketplace as proof of authenticity, confusing a collection label with the original platform, and approving a wallet prompt without checking its details. These mistakes can cost you funds or give a scam contract access to assets. Use the marketplace to investigate, but verify the asset and transaction independently.

Avoid these traps:

• Buying from a copied collection. Match the contract and creator details, not only the artwork or name.
• Assuming HEN’s shutdown erased an NFT. Check the wallet and blockchain token record before concluding it is gone.
• Assuming Objkt owns or guarantees a collection. The marketplace can display third-party assets without endorsing them.
• Ignoring fees and royalties. Review the total before buying and the expected proceeds before listing.
• Signing an unrelated approval. Cancel any wallet request that does not clearly match the action you chose.
• Sharing recovery words. No legitimate marketplace support should need your seed phrase.

Objkt makes sense if you want a marketplace interface for Tezos NFTs and are prepared to verify each collection and wallet action. It is not a guarantee of value, authenticity or future liquidity. If a transaction feels unclear or rushed, stop and check it before proceeding.