Clear DefinitionsMint Window
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Pronunciation
[mint win-doh]
Analogy
Like a ticket booth that only opens for sales between 10 AM and 2 PM.
Definition
A predefined time period during which users are allowed to mint new tokens or NFTs, often with tiered phases for whitelist, public, and Dutch auction sales.
Key Points Intro
Mint windows structure token issuance timing and access phases.
Key Points
Phased access: Whitelist, presale, and public sale periods.
Time-bound: Start and end timestamps enforced on‑chain.
Dynamic pricing: Price may vary by phase or auction rules.
Supply cap: Maximum mints allowed during window.
Example
An NFT project opens a 2‑hour whitelist mint window at 0.05 ETH per NFT, followed by a public window at 0.08 ETH.
Technical Deep Dive
Mint contract checks `block.timestamp` against `startTime` and `endTime` in `mint()` function, applies phase-specific price from mapping, and enforces per‑wallet limits.
Security Warning
Users may experience high gas wars at window open; stagger start or use queueing.
Caveat
Hard cutoffs can frustrate users in different timezones; communicate clearly.
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