Making a Scene Presents - The Indie Artist’s Guide to Token Gating: How to Turn Fans into VIP Insiders
What is Token Gating (in simple terms)?

Let’s start with the basics. A “token” in this context is usually a digital asset on a blockchain — often an NFT (non-fungible token). Think of that token like a golden ticket. If someone holds that token, they get special privileges: access to a hidden chat, a private webpage, or a live stream. If they don’t hold the token, they can’t enter.

So token gating means “locking something behind a token.” Only people who own (or are granted) the token can enter.

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