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What does whitelist mean?
A list of wallet addresses pre-approved to mint an NFT before the public sale, usually at a lower price and without gas wars. Getting WL'd typically requires grinding Discord activity, holding another collection, or knowing the right people. The whole pre-mint Discord economy runs on this.
"I farmed that Discord for two months and still didn't get whitelist — total scam."
Origin
NFT primary-sale mechanic to reward early supporters and avoid gas wars.
Frequently asked questions
What is a whitelist in NFTs?
It's a list of wallet addresses granted early or guaranteed access to mint a collection, usually before the public and often at a lower price.
How do you get on a whitelist?
Typically by being an active community member — participating in the project's Discord, completing tasks or being an early supporter.
What's the difference between whitelist and allowlist?
They mean the same thing; 'allowlist' is the increasingly preferred, more neutral rename of 'whitelist.'
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