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What does allowlist mean?
A list of pre-approved addresses granted special early access or privileges to mint an NFT project; the increasingly preferred term for 'whitelist'.
"Allowlist mint is Friday, public sale Saturday."
Origin
Adopted as a more neutral replacement for 'whitelist' across NFT projects.
Frequently asked questions
What is an allowlist in NFTs?
It's a list of pre-approved wallet addresses granted early access or privileges to mint an NFT project — the modern term for a whitelist.
Why is it called an allowlist instead of a whitelist?
'Allowlist' was adopted across NFT projects as a more neutral, inclusive-language replacement for 'whitelist.'
How is an allowlist mint different from a public sale?
The allowlist mint gives approved members early or guaranteed access, usually a day before the open public sale.
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