Twitter stated in September 2021 that it would introduce a means for users to authenticate NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens), and the service is now available. Users can now link any NFT they own to their Twitter account, and the site will display real NFT profile images with a new hexagon-shaped mask as proof of validity.
This hexagon profile photo will take the place of the traditional circular profile picture that can be found on the timeline of any Twitter account. The feature obviously requires a Twitter user to own an NFT, not merely an unofficially obtained image of the NFT, but there are a few more requirements as well.
To begin with, the feature is presently only available for iOS users. It may come to Android in the future, but there is no confirmation as of yet. Second, in order to link and authenticate their NFTs, Twitter users will need a Twitter Blue certification. In supported territories, the Twitter Blue premium subscription costs $2.99 per month, which is a little price to pay compared to the cost of an NFT.
In addition, the profile photo will provide further information about that specific NFT. So, if you find someone with an authentic hexagonal profile image, you may click on it and select ‘View NFT details’ to learn more about the owner, collection, and other details.
How to get the Hexagon profile picture if you own an NFT?
Users can now connect a variety of crypto wallets to their Twitter profiles to authenticate their NFTs. Argent, Coinbase Wallet, Ledger Live, MetaMask, Rainbow, and Trust Wallet are among them.
If you meet all of the requirements, go to your profile in the Twitter app on your iPhone. Select Edit Profile from the drop-down menu, then tap on your profile photo.
There will be a ‘Choose NFT’ option below the standard ‘Upload photo’ option. When you click it, Twitter will redirect you to a page where you may link your cryptocurrency wallet.
You can then choose one of your NFTs to use as your profile photo from your crypto service of choice, and the hexagon shape will be applied automatically.