When you upload a 3D model to a marketplace, the goal is simple: get your creation in front of the buyers who need it. But in practice, that’s easier said than done. Today’s marketplaces force creators to spend significant time tagging models with endless keywords just to have a chance of appearing in a search. And even then, visibility is often skewed toward sellers with the biggest advertising budgets.
At Minarium, we believe there’s a better way — one that puts the focus back where it belongs: on creators and their art.
The Problem with Keyword-Based Search
In traditional 3D model marketplaces, search is built around rigid keywords. If a buyer doesn’t know the exact word you used in your tags — or worse, uses an unexpected phrase — your model may never surface. That means visibility is often a game of guesswork, requiring creators to anticipate every possible way a buyer might describe their work.
This keyword-first system creates three challenges for sellers:
- Lost Visibility: Buyers who can’t think of the “right” word never find your model.
- Time-Consuming Tagging: Creators spend hours adding dozens of keywords instead of designing.
- Unbalanced Pay-to-Play Dynamics: Big-budget sellers dominate visibility by supplementing keywords with advertising.
The result? Incredible art gets buried, while creators spend more time gaming search algorithms than creating.
Enter Natural Language Search
Minarium is rewriting the rules of discovery with natural language search — a breakthrough AI-powered capability that lets buyers search the way humans naturally speak and think.
Instead of typing in precise keywords like “orc warrior miniature with axe,” a buyer can type:
- “Looking for a fantasy orc fighter that would fit in a D&D battle scene.”
- “Miniature of a warrior with heavy armor and an axe.”
The AI understands context and intent, not just keywords. That means your models can surface even when buyers describe them in less obvious ways.
You can see more about how this works in action in these videos:
Why This Matters for Creators
Natural language search isn’t just about making life easier for buyers. It’s a direct advantage for you as a seller.
- More Visibility, Less Guesswork
You no longer need to predict every keyword combination. The AI connects buyers with your work based on context… meaning more of your models get discovered. - Leveling the Playing Field
With natural language search, discovery isn’t dictated by advertising spend. Smaller sellers and independent creators get a fairer shot at reaching the right audience. - Time Back for Creation
Instead of spending hours managing tags and search optimization, you can focus on designing. Minarium’s AI does the heavy lifting of matching your models to buyers. - Meeting Buyers Where They Are
Buyers don’t always think in keywords — they think in scenarios, needs, and creative visions. Natural language search meets them in their own words, ensuring your models are part of the conversation.
Zoom In
This innovation is part of a larger vision at Minarium: to build the most creator-friendly 3D model marketplace in the world.
We’re not just rethinking search; we’re rethinking the entire ecosystem. From fingerprinting technology that prevents piracy, to blockchain-enabled secure payments, to more efficient seller tools, everything we’re building has one goal: to give creators greater control, visibility, and earning power.
Natural language search is a cornerstone of this vision. By bridging the gap between how buyers think and how models are listed, it ensures that great art doesn’t go unnoticed — and that creators get rewarded for their craft.
Join the Minarium Fellowship
We’re still in the early stages of building something transformative, and we want you to be part of it.
Right now, we’re inviting a select group of creators to join the Minarium Fellowship Tier — the first wave of partners who will help shape the marketplace.
As a Fellowship creator, you’ll receive:
- Early access to platform innovations like natural language search
- Lifetime commission of just 8% (compared to much higher rates on other platforms)
- Zero monthly fees
- A seat at the table as we expand our technology and community
This is your chance to stand out in a crowded market, earn more, and spend more time doing what you love: creating.
The future of 3D model search isn’t about keywords. It’s about context, creativity, and connection. With Minarium’s natural language search, that future is here — and it’s built for creators like you.
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