{"id":2442,"date":"2022-10-26T11:38:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T11:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/?p=2442"},"modified":"2023-04-15T09:49:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T09:49:37","slug":"whitelist-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitelist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#Main_function_of_a_whitelist_in_crypto\" title=\"Main function of a whitelist in crypto\">Main function of a whitelist in crypto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#How_is_a_crypto_whitelisting_different\" title=\"How is a crypto whitelisting different?\">How is a crypto whitelisting different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#Whitelist_vs_allowlist\" title=\"Whitelist vs allowlist\">Whitelist vs allowlist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#How_does_whitelisting_work\" title=\"How does whitelisting work?\">How does whitelisting work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#And_what_does_an_ICO_stand_for\" title=\"And what does an ICO stand for?&nbsp;\">And what does an ICO stand for?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#How_to_get_on_a_whitelist\" title=\"How to get on a whitelist?\">How to get on a whitelist?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#1_Whitelisting_Step_1_%E2%80%93_Active_participation\" title=\"1. Whitelisting Step 1 &#8211; Active participation\">1. Whitelisting Step 1 &#8211; Active participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#2_Whitelisting_Step_2_%E2%80%93_Get_your_presence_noted\" title=\"2. Whitelisting Step 2 &#8211; Get your presence noted\">2. Whitelisting Step 2 &#8211; Get your presence noted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#3_Whitelisting_Step_3_%E2%80%93_Once_they_notice_you_your_chances_will_go_up\" title=\"3. Whitelisting Step 3 &#8211; Once they notice you, your chances will go up\">3. Whitelisting Step 3 &#8211; Once they notice you, your chances will go up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#4_Whitelisting_Step_4_%E2%80%93_Brace_for_security_checks\" title=\"4. Whitelisting Step 4 &#8211; Brace for security checks\">4. Whitelisting Step 4 &#8211; Brace for security checks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#5_Whitelisting_Step_5_%E2%80%93_Prepare_to_be_whitelisted\" title=\"5. Whitelisting Step 5 &#8211; Prepare to be whitelisted\">5. Whitelisting Step 5 &#8211; Prepare to be whitelisted<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/whitelist-meaning\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"main-function-of-a-whitelist-in-crypto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_function_of_a_whitelist_in_crypto\"><\/span>Main function of a whitelist in crypto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A whitelist, also known as an allowlist, is a mechanism that allows entities with permissions to access a particular service and privilege. This process is known as whitelisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some time back when crypto discord servers and <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/what-are-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFTs<\/a> were the big new thing, influencers started to ask their followers to contact them if they wanted to get on a whitelist. You must remember that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-a-crypto-whitelisting-different\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_crypto_whitelisting_different\"><\/span>How is a crypto whitelisting different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how is a crypto whitelisting different? Well, a crypto whitelist is not much different than a traditional whitelist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A crypto whitelist is a list of participants that are given exclusive access to a particular crypto project &#8211; usually an NFT. Those on the whitelist are like the elites of the crypto community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term whitelist dates back to 1842 and was used to refer to a list of approved or favored items. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/blockchains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blockchain<\/a> space, whitelisting got famous with the launch of NFTs in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can consider a whitelist as a database of specific digital wallet <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wallet-address-blockchain\/\">addresses<\/a> that were given access to an NFT collection before its public launch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, addresses that have access can opt to buy an NFT of a specific project before its official launch at a much lower transaction fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/boredapeyachtclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a> is one of most famous NFT projects to exist and people are always in lines to get their wallet address whitelisted whenever the project is launching NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whitelist-vs-allowlist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whitelist_vs_allowlist\"><\/span>Whitelist vs allowlist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no apparent or major difference between a whitelist and an allowlist. Both are the same terms used for the same process. Thus, know that there is no whitelist vs allowlist and that they can be used interchangeably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/courses\/launch-your-own-epic-nft-marketplace?ref=Article&amp;utm_source=Blog_Organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll here to <strong>launch<\/strong> your own <strong>NFT marketplace<\/strong> \ud83d\ude0e<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-whitelisting-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_whitelisting_work\"><\/span>How does whitelisting work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exclusive access given to the participants on a whitelist involves contributing to an ICO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"and-what-does-an-ico-stand-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_what_does_an_ICO_stand_for\"><\/span>And what does an ICO stand for?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering. It is a commonplace fund-raising strategy used by many renowned cryptocurrency companies. Most companies that are launching or are still in the development phase of their blockchain-based product, service or platform use ICOs to raise funds and subsequently market their product\/platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ICO is also more of a mindset and early-bird advantage game. ICOs are attractive because the investors expect to get more returns on their investment once the product has been launched and is open for more people to invest in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how did we jump from investors investing in a product that has yet not launched to some whitelist that has a bunch of whitelisted crypto-heads? Imagine that a company is launching a new product and doing an ICO to raise funds. Interested people or investors can go and make the desired investment in the product. But someone with a whitelist will not have to pay if they are interested in the product. They can get direct access to it. Thus, this is the elaborated main function of  whitelist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the privilege that being whitelisted or whitelisting gives you. It is important to note that in the case of cryptocurrencies, the company can be the one that releases and sells NFTs. An ICO, thus, would be getting access to a classy, much-anticipated NFT. In similar vein, an NFT whitelisting would be a more accurate term to refer to an ICO in NFT projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-on-a-whitelist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_on_a_whitelist\"><\/span>How to get on a whitelist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can be whitelisted. It can be a tedious process but with your unwavering interest, you are bound to be on that whitelist. So, how do you go about it? Let me tell you in 5 simple steps how you can be on a whitelist and become an elite of the crypto world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-whitelisting-step-1-active-participation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Whitelisting_Step_1_%E2%80%93_Active_participation\"><\/span>1. Whitelisting Step 1 &#8211; Active participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I can understand how participation in a whitelist can be daunting for some of you (throwback to school days) but here participation refers to online participation in different <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/X7gQ6pRKWK?ref=Articles&amp;utm_source=Blog_Organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discord<\/a> servers, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/0xmetaschool?ref=Articles&amp;utm_source=Blog_Organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, Quora communities, Reddit &#8211; basically any online platform where there is a community and the relevant people. Be active wherever the people from the project are and whitelisting is no more an elusive dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-whitelisting-step-2-get-your-presence-noted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Whitelisting_Step_2_%E2%80%93_Get_your_presence_noted\"><\/span>2. Whitelisting Step 2 &#8211; Get your presence noted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have had a good understanding of the project, the company, what they are releasing, the know-how of their workings, etc., you can work on making sure that now they know your name and recognize your presence. This could be done by participating in giveaways or advertising their NFT projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-whitelisting-step-3-once-they-notice-you-your-chances-will-go-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Whitelisting_Step_3_%E2%80%93_Once_they_notice_you_your_chances_will_go_up\"><\/span>3. Whitelisting Step 3 &#8211; Once they notice you, your chances will go up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon realizing that you are someone who has been active for the last, say, 6 months on different channels of the project, your chances of getting a whitelist spot will automatically go up. <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/hodl-meaning\/\">HODL<\/a> on, you&#8217;re only this close to getting on that whitelist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-whitelisting-step-4-brace-for-security-checks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Whitelisting_Step_4_%E2%80%93_Brace_for_security_checks\"><\/span>4. Whitelisting Step 4 &#8211; Brace for security checks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are approached by any of the community members, you will have to go through some security and background checks along with providing your contact details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-whitelisting-step-5-prepare-to-be-whitelisted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Whitelisting_Step_5_%E2%80%93_Prepare_to_be_whitelisted\"><\/span>5. Whitelisting Step 5 &#8211; Prepare to be whitelisted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once approved, you will be whitelisted and can consequently, participate in the ICO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8777c7\">Example sentence: I was lucky that I joined that project early and was active. It helped me in securing a whitelist spot for their new collection! \u26a1\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, a whitelist in cryptocurrency plays an important role in the ICO process. The main purpose to introduce the concept of whitelisting in NFTs was to attract people to their projects and to market them. This way creators can market their projects and in return those on a whitelist can enjoy some perks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By pre-approving a select group of participants, it helps to ensure the security of the ICO and maintain control over the token distribution. If you&#8217;re interested in participating in an ICO, be sure to check if it has a whitelist and follow the steps to get added to it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5450,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[4,74,68],"class_list":["post-2442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-web3-crypto-glossary","tag-cryptocurrency","tag-web3-glossary","tag-web3-words"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2442"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5539,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2442\/revisions\/5539"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}