Allowlists, explained

You’ll see “allowlist” (sometimes “whitelist”) on lots of NFT projects. On KURV, allowlists are part of phases: a phase can be open to everyone, or only to the wallets on its allowlist. Here’s how that works for creators and collectors, and how to avoid the scams built around it.

What an allowlist is

An allowlist is a list of wallets allowed to mint during a phase. Creators use it to:

• Thank early supporters with first access.
• Keep a mint calm, so it doesn’t all happen in one rush.
• Give a group (a community, collaborators) their own window.

How it fits into phases on KURV

A phase is a window of time with its own price and limits. Each phase can have:

• its own price
• a limit per wallet
• its own number of pieces
• an allowlist, if it’s only for certain wallets

A common setup is an allowlist phase first, then a public phase for everyone.

For collectors: checking if you’re on it

1. Log in on testnet.kurv.fun the same way you always do.
2. Open the collection’s page.
3. Look at the current phase. If you’re on its allowlist, the mint page tells you that you can mint. If not, it tells you why the button is off.
4. If you’re not on it, wait for the public phase, if the collection has one.

Using the same login matters: the allowlist holds wallets, and a different login method can mean a different wallet.

For creators: building an allowlist

1. Decide who it’s for. Commenters? Previous collectors? A partner community you actually work with?
2. Collect wallet addresses from those people directly, in the open.
3. Check the list for typos. A wrong address means someone misses out.
4. Set the phase: its price, per-wallet limit and number of pieces.
5. Tell people clearly how the phases run, before launch.
6. Remember it’s fixed: prices can’t change once the collection launches.

A worked example

Ana runs two phases. Phase 1 is an allowlist of her regular commenters, each allowed to mint up to two pieces at a lower price. Phase 2 is public, one price for everyone. Before launch she posts: “Phase 1 for the allowlist, then public. Check the mint page: it’ll show if you can mint.” Leo, on the list, logs in and sees he can mint in Phase 1. His friend, not on it, sees why the button is off and waits for Phase 2.

Fake allowlist scams

This is one of the most common tricks in NFTs:

• “You’re on the allowlist!” DMs with a link to claim.
• “Allowlist spots for sale” from people who don’t run the collection.
• Forms asking for your login code or recovery words “to verify”.

The only real check is the collection’s own page on testnet.kurv.fun. If you’re on the list, the mint page will say so.

Allowlist vs invite code

Different things:

• An allowlist decides who can mint in a phase of a collection.
• An invite code on testnet today lets one wallet mint, trade and launch. Browsing does not need one.

How big should an allowlist be?

Size it to the phase. If Phase 1 has a small number of pieces and a per-wallet limit, a list far larger than those pieces can hold means many people on it won’t get one, which feels worse than not being listed. A list roughly matched to what the phase can hold keeps the promise you’re making when you put someone on it.

Being fair about who gets on

Allowlists work best when the rule is simple and public: “everyone who commented on my sketches”, “everyone who collected my last set”. Hidden rules and last-minute additions cause arguments. If you’re adding people for different reasons, say so, and keep a note of why each group is there.

What collectors should check before a phase opens

• Which phase is first, and who it’s for.
• The price and per-wallet limit in that phase.
• Whether there’s a public phase after.
• That you’re logged in with the same method you always use.

Common mistakes

• Logging in a different way and thinking you’ve been dropped from the list.
• Trusting DMs about allowlist spots.
• Creators collecting addresses in private messages, where scammers can copy the process.
• No public phase, leaving everyone else out with no explanation.
• Typos in addresses.

FAQ

Is an allowlist the same as a whitelist? Yes, same idea.

Can I buy an allowlist spot? Spots offered for sale by strangers are a red flag.

Does every collection have one? No. It’s optional, per phase.

Will I always get a piece if I’m on it? Being on it lets you mint in that phase, within its limits and while pieces remain.

Where to go next

• Writing your collection’s story