FAQ ❓
Here's are some questions about Art Locatia and Art Locatia Studio.
What is the difference between Art Locatia and Art Locatia Studio?
Art Locatia App is a digital collectable marketplace that allows people to view geolocated digital art through Augmented Reality (AR) on their mobile devices and buy art from their favorite artists. You can "seek art treasure" from your favourite artist using google maps while you are out in the real world. If you like what you find, you can learn more about the artwork and buy it on the Polygon blockchain.
Art Locatia Studio is a companion feature to help artists prepare their artwork details for their ERC1155 collection on the Polygon blockchain and the Art Locatia App.
What wallets do you recommend?
We recommend Coinbase or Metamask for custodial wallets, but you should use the wallet you know and feel most comfortable using for transactions and identity.
Remember, never, ever, share your wallet's seed phrase with anyone, even the custodial wallet service you're using.
What Blockchain is Art Locatia built on?
Art Locatia is built on the Polygon Mainnet blockchain. Polygon is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum (which is Layer 1 used for security and decentralisation).
All Artwork can be purchased with Matic on the Polygon Mainnet blockchain.
To test smart contracts, we use Mumbai Testnet.
What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that enhances the real world by overlaying digital information, such as images, videos, or data, onto our physical surroundings, creating an interactive and enriched experience through devices like smartphones or AR glasses.
How do I add Art Locatia to my phone's home screen?
To get to Art Locatia on your phone, just go to the Art Locatia webpage https://art.locatia.app. In your browser, tap the menu or options button, and select "Add to Home Screen." Now, you can easily access Art Locatia with a tap on its icon.
How do I view digital art on my mobile phone?
Once you've located artwork on the Art Locatia map, simply tap the artwork icon. From there, hit the "AR" button to view it with augmented reality on your mobile phone.
If you're on iOS, look for the cube icon in the top right corner. Android users can easily access AR by tapping the dedicated "Enter AR" button.
Are there other tools to make the *.usdz 3D model?
Sure, but you still need to use the *.glb model for the conversion! If you're using macOS, Apple's Reality Composer can help you convert your 3D art to the USDZ format, which is compatible with AR for Apple iOS devices. If you’re using Window, it's probably best to use the Studio for now.