MintGate Overview
MintGate is the staker-exclusive launch and creator-growth platform of the Hazels ecosystem, open only to wallets with an active six-month staking position.
MintGate is the staker-exclusive launch and creator-growth platform of the Hazels ecosystem. Hazels sources and evaluates selected free-mint NFT projects before introducing them to eligible Hazels stakers.
Core principles#
Principle | MintGate rule |
|---|---|
Access | Available exclusively to active Hazels stakers |
Staking period | Every staking position is locked for exactly six months |
Project model | Only free-mint NFT projects are accepted |
Mint allocation | At least one free mint per eligible staker wallet |
Selection | No FCFS, raffle or competitive allocation |
Project contribution | Approximately 50–100 project NFTs |
USDC distribution | Net realised proceeds distributed after 100% mint completion |
Creator campaigns | Open to all eligible staker-creators |
Creator threshold | No minimum follower count or Social Score |
Reward cap | A maximum of five staked NFTs affects reward weight |
Ecosystem token | No ecosystem token is required or used |
Staker eligibility#
At least one Hazels NFT is actively staked.
Each position is locked for a fixed six-month term.
The position is active at the project snapshot.
The lock covers the announced settlement date.
The wallet completes the free mint on time.
Applicable compliance requirements are satisfied.
Additional NFTs may be staked in separate six-month positions. MintGate reward weight increases up to five active NFTs. Ownership without active staking does not provide MintGate access.
What stakers receive#
Free-mint access to every MintGate project.
Project-funded USDC distributions.
Access to paid mindshare campaigns.
Creator development through the Hazels academy programme.