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Reveal styles: instant vs mystery
When does a collector see what they got? How instant and mystery reveals work on KURV, what the mystery mint sale method does, which art suits each, and how to tell collectors clearly.
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When does a collector see what they got? Right away, or after a wait? That’s the reveal style, and it changes how a mint feels. On KURV, the choice ties into your sale method: a mystery mint keeps the art sealed until the reveal, while fixed and rising price show pieces as they’re minted.
Instant reveal
Collectors see their piece as they mint it. No waiting, no surprise.
- Good for: finished one-of-one art, where people want to know what they’re getting; collections where the full set has been shown.
- Feels like: buying a print you’ve already looked at.
Mystery reveal
Collectors mint without knowing which piece they’ll get, and see it after the reveal. On KURV, that’s the mystery mint sale method: one price, art sealed until the reveal, and the reveal freezes it.
- Good for: generative sets where the surprise is part of the fun; collections where traits vary a lot.
- Feels like: opening a pack of cards.
What “the reveal freezes it” means
During a mystery mint, the art is sealed. When the reveal happens, every piece’s art is shown and fixed in place. After that, nobody can shuffle which piece got which art. That protects collectors: the outcome they see is the outcome they keep.
How to choose, step by step
- Have you shown every piece? If so, mystery has little surprise left; go instant.
- Is it finished art with distinct scenes? People usually want to choose. Instant suits it.
- Is it a layered set with lots of variety? Mystery can make minting fun.
- Do you want one price for everyone? Mystery uses one price.
- Would a rising price fit better? That’s a separate sale method.
Telling collectors clearly
Whatever you choose, say it before launch, in plain words:
- “Instant: you’ll see your frog as you mint.”
- “Mystery mint: one price, art sealed until the reveal.”
And keep the hype out of it. Don’t hint that a mystery piece is likely to be rare or valuable. “Every price, return and buyer is up to the market.”
A worked example
Leo’s cat collection has eight layers and lots of variety. He’s shown about a dozen cats but not the full set. He picks mystery mint at one price in USDC. People mint, wait, and on the reveal his community floods the replies with their cats. He reposts the funniest combinations.
Ana’s finished-art frogs are each a different scene, and she’s shown them all. Mystery would just frustrate people who wanted “the fishing frog”. She chooses fixed price, so collectors see their piece as they mint.
What collectors should check
- Which reveal style the collection uses.
- The price and phase before minting.
- That you’re on the official page on testnet.kurv.fun. Fake “early reveal” links are a common scam.
The waiting period
With a mystery mint, there’s a gap between minting and the reveal. Use it. Post a few teaser traits, share how the reveal will happen and keep people company in the replies. A quiet wait feels long; a shared wait feels like an event. Just don’t fill it with promises about which pieces will be special.
Preparing the art for a mystery mint
Because the reveal freezes everything, the art has to be finished before you launch. That means:
- Every piece built and checked in Studio.
- Every trait name final.
- No combinations you’d be embarrassed to reveal.
A broken piece revealed in front of your whole community is much worse than one you catch in a test build.
Reveal day, for collectors
When the reveal comes, open your piece from the collection page on testnet.kurv.fun, not from a link someone sent. Look at its traits, share it if you like it, and remember the art you see is now fixed. Fakes often appear around reveals with “check your reveal here” links, so stay on the real page.
Instant reveals and browsing
With instant reveal and a big set, consider showing a gallery of examples before launch, so people have a sense of the range without having to mint blind.
Common mistakes
- Mystery for a set people have fully seen.
- Not saying which style you’re using.
- Hinting at rarity chances to push mints.
- Instant for a huge set nobody has seen, which can make browsing overwhelming.
- Collectors clicking “early reveal” links.
FAQ
Can I see my mystery piece before the reveal? No. The art is sealed until the reveal.
Can the art change after the reveal? The reveal freezes it.
Can a creator switch styles after launch? Sale method and prices are part of the plan you sign. Choose before launch.
Does mystery mean rarer pieces? No. It only changes when you see your piece.
