Mint Readiness Checklist
A mint is only as smooth as the allowlist and eligibility systems behind it. This checklist helps teams align operations before launch, coordinate partners, and avoid last minute failures.
Summary
A strong mint checklist focuses on eligibility stability, allowlist readiness, and partner coordination. Use this guide to prepare the technical and operational pieces before mint day.
Pre launch eligibility review
Before a mint goes live, confirm the eligibility rules are active and accurate. If the campaign uses allowlist mode, check that the correct list is in place and that exports match the most recent approvals. If the campaign uses collection gating, confirm the collection identifier and verify the rule on a test wallet.
Turn on caching where appropriate so eligibility checks remain consistent under load. This step is especially important when global communities attempt eligibility checks at the same time.
Lock the allowlist before final comms
The allowlist should be locked before final launch messaging. This prevents confusion when a community member is approved after the mint team has already loaded the list. If you need late approvals, document a second wave and create a new export rather than editing the original.
- Export once and share with a single source link.
- Confirm the mint tool has imported the correct file.
- Freeze approvals after the final export time.
Coordinate partners and collabs
Partner collabs must be fully resolved before mint day. Confirm which requests were accepted, how many spots were allocated, and whether winners were submitted. If a partner has not delivered winners by the deadline, close the request so the allowlist can remain stable.
Reconfirm messaging with partners. Use the same terms for allowlist, mint access, and winner submission so that community members do not misinterpret the access rules.
Launch day checks
On launch day, verify the campaign status is correct and that the eligibility page loads quickly. Ensure the community page reflects the final timeline and that any active waitlist is disabled if it is no longer relevant. A quick review of the allowlist export link ensures the mint team is using the correct file.
If you operate across regions, assign a point person for each time zone. A North America admin can monitor the first wave, a Europe admin can handle mid day checks, and an Asia Pacific admin can cover late night inquiries.
Post mint follow through
After the mint, archive the final allowlist and capture notes about what went well. If a campaign is switching to collection gating, update the rule once the collection is stable. Document any issues with approvals so the next launch can avoid the same errors.
Expert perspective
Launch day is a stress test for your operational stack. A checklist keeps the team aligned.