Why should I use an allowlist?

An allowlist is a powerful tool that allows NFT creators and developers to have more control over their mints and their communities. Imagine it almost like a CRM for NFTs—by setting certain rules for who can mint (e.g., "only collectors who follow our Twitter" or "only collectors who hold the 'degen' role in our discord"), you can powerfully shape who can become owners of your NFT now, and who will become owners of your NFT in the future.

Allowlists (if used responsibly) also help to eliminate the possibility of gas wars, and the panic and community blowback that accompany them.