21 May 2026
JPG Store Is Shutting Down, Here’s How To Move Your Cardano NFTs To WayUp Safely
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JPEG Store, long the biggest NFT marketplace in the Cardano ecosystem, is shutting down, which means NFT holders and project teams need to decide where their listings go next. In this episode, Peter walks through a practical migration from JPEG Store to WayUp and shows what the process looks like using a real wallet and live listings.
The tutorial covers why this migration matters, how WayUp pulls in existing JPEG Store listings, what the wallet transaction is doing behind the scenes, and how to verify the contract movement on Cardanoscan. Peter also shares an important clarification on timing: even after the JPEG Store interface goes down, smart contract level migration may still be possible, but it is better to test before the UI disappears in case edge cases need manual relisting.
Key Takeaways:
- JPEG Store is shutting down, so NFT holders should review and migrate active listings before the interface goes offline.
- WayUp offers a migration feature that can pull in existing JPEG Store listings and move them into a new marketplace contract.
- The migration requires a wallet signature, so users should review the transaction addresses and metadata before confirming.
- Cardanoscan can be used to verify that assets moved from the JPEG Store ask contract into the WayUp contract.
- Supporting active marketplaces helps keep NFT trading infrastructure alive during a weak market cycle.
- The JPEG Store website going offline does not necessarily mean NFTs are lost, because the assets remain in smart contracts.
- There may still be contract mismatch edge cases, so testing the migration before the UI shutdown is the safest approach.
Links & References:
- Cardano Apps Directory: Wallets, DEXes, NFTs & More | Cardano: https://link.learncardano.io/JIJdb3
- Add your Application | Cardano: https://link.learncardano.io/W52NlV
- Cardano (ADA) Blockchain Ecosystem and Project Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/k9zcxs
- Adastack Ecosystem Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/gdYxSd
Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc
X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice.
DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.
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The tutorial covers why this migration matters, how WayUp pulls in existing JPEG Store listings, what the wallet transaction is doing behind the scenes, and how to verify the contract movement on Cardanoscan. Peter also shares an important clarification on timing: even after the JPEG Store interface goes down, smart contract level migration may still be possible, but it is better to test before the UI disappears in case edge cases need manual relisting.
Key Takeaways:
- JPEG Store is shutting down, so NFT holders should review and migrate active listings before the interface goes offline.
- WayUp offers a migration feature that can pull in existing JPEG Store listings and move them into a new marketplace contract.
- The migration requires a wallet signature, so users should review the transaction addresses and metadata before confirming.
- Cardanoscan can be used to verify that assets moved from the JPEG Store ask contract into the WayUp contract.
- Supporting active marketplaces helps keep NFT trading infrastructure alive during a weak market cycle.
- The JPEG Store website going offline does not necessarily mean NFTs are lost, because the assets remain in smart contracts.
- There may still be contract mismatch edge cases, so testing the migration before the UI shutdown is the safest approach.
Links & References:
- Cardano Apps Directory: Wallets, DEXes, NFTs & More | Cardano: https://link.learncardano.io/JIJdb3
- Add your Application | Cardano: https://link.learncardano.io/W52NlV
- Cardano (ADA) Blockchain Ecosystem and Project Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/k9zcxs
- Adastack Ecosystem Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/gdYxSd
Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc
X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice.
DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq8FhvxET2k
Subscribe to the audio podcast:
🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-spotify
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