Entropy is one of the most unique projects in crypto right now. Instead of relying on hype or complicated smart contracts, it rewards people for doing something surprisingly simple: generating randomness.
At the core of this system is a small mining device called the Ashlar, and to earn Entropy tokens ($ENT), you’ll also need to hold a special NFT from the Entropy-A collection.
In this article, we’ll explain exactly why the NFT is important, what kinds of NFTs are available, and when and where to get one.
Why You Need an Entropy NFT
To actually claim your $ENT tokens, starting in June or July 2025, you will need to hold at least one Entropy-Acolytes (Entropy-A) NFT in your Solana wallet.
These NFTs act as your mining credentials. Without one, your Ashlar can still mine and send entropy to the network, but you won’t be able to claim any $ENT tokens to your wallet.
The type of NFT you hold affects how much you earn. The Entropy-A collection includes 3 kinds of characters, each with a different mining reward multiplier:
Whale: 1.33x rewards (rarest and most rewarding)
Ape: 1x rewards (standard rate)
How to Get the Entropy NFT
Entropy NFTs aren’t available on open marketplaces just yet—but they’re coming very soon. The project has already completed a private pre-mint, where early supporters bought 2,319 NFTs directly using $ENT tokens. The remaining NFTs will be released to the public via a mint on a Solana launchpad, most likely Magic Eden.
Here’s what you need to do to get one:
Step 1: Set Up a Solana Wallet
You’ll need a wallet that supports NFTs and tokens on the Solana blockchain.
Popular choices include:
Make sure you write down your recovery phrase and never share it.
Step 2: Fund Your Wallet with SOL
You’ll use SOL (Solana’s native token) to pay for:
- The mint price of the NFT (to be announced)
- Network gas fees (usually just a few cents)
You can buy SOL from any major exchange (like Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken) and transfer it to your wallet address.
Step 3: Wait for the Public Mint
The public mint is expected between now and NFT.NYC in June. The team hasn’t announced the official mint date or link yet, but it will likely be on Magic Eden.
Bookmark this article and check back soon—we’ll add the link here as soon as it’s live.
Step 4: Mint Your NFT
Once the mint opens:
- Connect your wallet to the mint site
- Select the quantity (most users only need one)
- Confirm the transaction
If successful, the NFT will appear in your wallet’s collectibles tab.
Step 5: Hold It in Your Wallet
Once minted, do not transfer or list the NFT for sale if you want to keep mining. The system checks your wallet to verify you're holding an Entropy-A NFT when distributing $ENT rewards.
What You’ll Need to Get an Entropy NFT
Here’s what you’ll need before you can mint and use an Entropy-A NFT:
- Solana Wallet: Use Phantom, Backpack, or Solflare. Make sure to save your recovery phrase.
- SOL Tokens: Needed to pay for the mint and gas (buy from Coinbase, Binance, etc.).
- Ashlar Miner: The device that actually mines $ENT. Costs $139. Buy an Ashlar here.
- Wi-Fi: A 2.4GHz connection is required. Don’t run more than 5 devices per home.
Buy Your Ashlar Miner and Get Ready to Mint
You can’t build this setup yourself — backend certification is required. Only the official Ashlar device is authorized to mine real $ENT, and you'll need an Entropy-A NFT to actually claim your tokens.
Get your Ashlar miner here and be ready for the NFT mint drop.