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Mint Pass

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Pronunciation
[mint pas]
Analogy
Like a concert pre‑sale ticket that guarantees you can buy event tickets before the general public.
Definition
A token or NFT that grants its holder the right to mint one or more tokens in a future NFT drop, often used to manage allocation and whitelist access.
Key Points Intro
Mint passes control and streamline NFT issuance for drops and whitelist events.
Key Points

Access control: Only pass holders can mint during early window.

Quantity limit: Pass may entitle one or multiple mints.

Tradable: Passes can be bought, sold, or transferred.

Burn mechanism: Pass is burned upon use.

Example
An artist issues 1,000 mint pass NFTs; each pass allows the holder to mint one artwork NFT when the collection drops.
Technical Deep Dive
Pass contract implements ERC‑721; minting contract’s `mintWithPass(uint256 passId)` checks ownership, calls `burn(passId)`, and mints the target NFT.
Security Warning
Secondary market bots may buy passes en masse; consider anti‑bot measures.
Caveat
Unused passes may fragment liquidity; design expiry or refund policies.
Related Terms
NFT Drop

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