Kudos

Kudos FAQ

Everything you need to know about minting with Kudos.

Minting Basics

What minting options do I have on Kudos?

Kudos offers two paths:
  • Launchpad (Scheduled Mint): create a collection, set a start (and optional end) time, and stage it on the Launchpad for discovery during your window.
  • Quick Mint (Self-Distribute): mint immediately and distribute via CSV upload, email claims, or wallet addresses.

Can I test a mint before going live?

Yes. Both Launchpad and Quick Mint support a test mint to your wallet so you can verify media, metadata, and display before launch/distribution.

Costs & Fees

What does it cost to mint?

A flat $5 service fee applies to each mint (regardless of quantity). You set the mint price. You can optionally sponsor gas to make the mint free for users; otherwise, minters pay gas.

Launchpad vs Quick Mint

When should I use the Launchpad?

Use Launchpad when you want a public, discoverable drop with a scheduled start (and optional end) time, plus a dedicated Launchpad detail page.

When should I use Quick Mint?

Use Quick Mint for immediate distribution, private/employee recognition campaigns, or closed-group drops. Distribute by CSV, email, or wallet addresses; no public listing on Launchpad.

Can I switch modes after creating a collection?

No. Choose the path that matches your goal at creation time. You can always create another collection in the other mode.

Network Support

Which networks are supported?

Kudos supports mints on the Base network today, with plans to expand to more EVM chains in the future.

Wallets

Do I need a Coinbase Wallet?

No. Any self-custody wallet that supports Base (e.g., MetaMask, Rainbow, Zerion, Coinbase Wallet) will work.

NFT Metadata Requirements

What metadata format do I need to upload?

Use standard ERC-721/1155 JSON. Each token should include:
  • name – NFT display name
  • description – short text about the asset
  • image – permanent URL to media (Arweave or GCS recommended)
  • attributes (optional) – trait list (e.g., role, level, rarity)
{
  "name": "Kudos #1",
  "description": "Recognition NFT for launch contributors",
  "image": "https://arweave.net/your-image-id",
  "attributes": [
    { "trait_type": "Team", "value": "Product" },
    { "trait_type": "Achievement", "value": "Launch MVP" }
  ]
}

Where is my media stored?

Assets are stored on Arweave and Google Cloud Storage (GCS) for permanence and reliability.

Distribution & Airdrops

How do airdrops work?

In Quick Mint, upload a CSV with one recipient per line (email or 0x address). We batch mint and deliver to each recipient. You can also send a claim link.

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