# In Process — Full Reference

> A timeline for artists. It includes a protocol, an API, and multiple front-end clients including Web, Telegram, and SMS.

In Process is a living archive of artistic evolution where artists, builders, and creatives can upload their work-in-progress and mint it onchain to a collective timeline. Your community, fans, and patrons can collect, comment, and support work as it unfolds.

- Website: https://inprocess.world
- Documentation: https://docs.inprocess.world
- API Reference: https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference
- Client example repo: https://github.com/kismetcasa/KismetArt

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## Platform Overview

### What Is In Process

In Process is a web3 platform built on Base (an Ethereum L2). Artists mint "moments" — individual pieces of their creative process — as onchain tokens (ERC-1155 via the Zora protocol). Each moment is permanently stored and can be collected by fans and patrons.

### Stack

- **Chain**: Base mainnet (chain ID 8453) or Base Sepolia testnet
- **Token standard**: ERC-1155 (Zora protocol)
- **Media storage**: Arweave (permanent, decentralized)
- **Video streaming**: Mux
- **Auth**: Privy (supports both social/Web2 login and Web3 wallets)
- **API base URL**: `https://api.inprocess.world/api`
- **Testnet API base URL**: `https://in-process-api-git-test-sweetmantechs-projects.vercel.app/api`

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## Build an Artist Web Client with Vibe Coding (Next.js)

Artists can quickly build and ship their own lightweight client using the In Process API.

### Step 1: Get an Artist Key

Generate an artist key first, then store it in an environment variable (e.g. `INPROCESS_ARTIST_KEY`) for authenticated API calls and client setup.

- Docs: https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/introduction

The artist key is used as a Bearer token in the `Authorization` header for all authenticated requests:

```
Authorization: Bearer <INPROCESS_ARTIST_KEY>
```

### Step 2: Implement the Moment Upload + Create + Collect Flow

#### 2a. Upload Media to Arweave

Before creating a moment, upload the media file to Arweave for permanent storage.

- Docs: https://docs.inprocess.world/arweave/upload-to-arweave

```
POST https://api.inprocess.world/api/arweave/upload
Authorization: Bearer <artist_key>
Content-Type: multipart/form-data

Body: { file: <binary> }

Response: { id: "<arweave_tx_id>", url: "https://arweave.net/<id>" }
```

#### 2b. Create a Moment

Mint a new moment onchain with metadata pointing to the uploaded media.

- Docs: https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/moment/create

```
POST https://api.inprocess.world/api/moment/create
Authorization: Bearer <artist_key>
Content-Type: application/json

Body:
{
  "name": "string",
  "description": "string",
  "mediaUrl": "https://arweave.net/<id>",
  "mediaType": "image" | "video" | "audio" | "writing" | "link",
  "price": "0" | "<amount_in_wei>",
  "currency": "ETH" | "USDC",
  "date": "<ISO 8601 timestamp>"  // optional, for backdating/future-dating
}

Response:
{
  "momentId": "<token_id>",
  "collectionAddress": "0x...",
  "txHash": "0x..."
}
```

#### 2c. Collect a Moment

Allow a collector to purchase/collect a moment.

- Docs: https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/moment/collect

```
POST https://api.inprocess.world/api/moment/collect
Authorization: Bearer <collector_access_token>
Content-Type: application/json

Body:
{
  "collectionAddress": "0x...",
  "tokenId": "<moment_id>",
  "quantity": 1
}

Response:
{
  "txHash": "0x...",
  "success": true
}
```

### Step 3: Get Moment Detail

Fetch full metadata, media, artist info, and pricing/sale state for a moment.

- Docs: https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/moment/get

```
GET https://api.inprocess.world/api/moment/<collectionAddress>/<tokenId>

Response:
{
  "name": "string",
  "description": "string",
  "mediaUrl": "string",
  "mediaType": "image" | "video" | "audio" | "writing" | "link",
  "artist": {
    "address": "0x...",
    "name": "string",
    "avatar": "string"
  },
  "price": "string",
  "currency": "ETH" | "USDC",
  "totalMinted": number,
  "date": "ISO 8601",
  "collectionAddress": "0x...",
  "tokenId": "string"
}
```

### Step 4: Browse the Timeline

Fetch the public collective timeline or an artist's personal timeline.

- Docs: https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/timeline

```
GET https://api.inprocess.world/api/timeline
  ?page=<number>
  &limit=<number>
  &artistAddress=<0x...>  // optional: filter by artist

Response:
{
  "moments": [ /* array of moment objects (same shape as Get Moment) */ ],
  "total": number,
  "page": number,
  "limit": number
}
```

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## Content Types

An artist can upload any part of their creative process:

| Type      | Description                                        |
| --------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| `image`   | Sketches, moodboards, photographs, visuals         |
| `video`   | Behind-the-scenes footage, vlogs, drafts           |
| `audio`   | Demos, beats, rough recordings, spoken word        |
| `writing` | Journals, notes, poetry, lyrics, scripts           |
| `link`    | External embeds: YouTube, NFTs, Instagram, Docs    |

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## Timeline Features

- Moments can be **backdated** (e.g., a sketch from 2021)
- Moments can be **future-dated** (e.g., a concept for a 2026 project)
- Moments can be **timestamped to the present**
- An artist's personal timeline feeds into the **Collective Timeline**

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## The Collective Timeline

A shared feed where everyone's onchain creative process lives side-by-side. It is a decentralized, living archive of artistic culture across disciplines and styles.

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## Monetization

- Set a price per moment (in ETH or USDC)
- Free moments (price = 0) are also supported
- Collectors pay to own and support an artist's process
- Proceeds go directly to the artist's wallet
- Supports both crypto-native and Web2 users (via Privy social login)

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## What Makes In Process Different

- Focus on process, not polish
- Permanent, onchain documentation via Arweave
- Monetization of in-progress work (not just finished pieces)
- Decentralized, artist-owned timelines
- Support for both Web2 and Web3 users
- Cross-platform embedding of content (onchain + offchain)

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## Who Is In Process For

- Artists (music, visual, literary, film)
- Builders and developers creating artist tools
- Web2 creatives transitioning into Web3
- Fans, patrons, and explorers who want to support artistic journeys

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## Web Client Routes

| Route                                      | Description                            |
| ------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------- |
| `/`                                        | Collective timeline feed               |
| `/[artistAddress]`                         | Artist's personal timeline             |
| `/collect/[collectionAddress]/[tokenId]`   | Moment collect page                    |
| `/collection/[collectionAddress]`          | Collection overview                    |
| `/create`                                  | Create a new moment                    |
| `/create/success`                          | Post-creation confirmation             |
| `/manage`                                  | Artist dashboard                       |
| `/manage/moments`                          | Manage artist's moments                |
| `/manage/account`                          | Account settings                       |
| `/manage/api-keys`                         | Manage artist API keys                 |
| `/manage/payment`                          | Payment settings                       |
| `/funds`                                   | Wallet funds management                |
| `/notifications`                           | Notifications feed                     |
| `/manifesto`                               | In Process manifesto                   |
| `/faq`                                     | Frequently asked questions             |

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## Links

- Website: https://inprocess.world
- Documentation: https://docs.inprocess.world
- API Reference: https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference
- FAQ: https://inprocess.world/faq
- Manifesto: https://inprocess.world/manifesto
- Example client repo: https://github.com/kismetcasa/KismetArt