Access Token
Everything in this app happens on the Cardano blockchain. Your access token is the key. If you already have one, connect your wallet and you're in. If you don't, you can mint one here.
An Andamio access token is an NFT that lives in your wallet. It proves your identity on Cardano through cryptographic ownership, not through a username and password. Apps built on the Andamio protocol recognize it automatically.
When you create your token, you choose an alias. This alias is a unique identifier that shows up on credentials, task completions, and contribution records across Andamio apps.
Because the token lives on-chain, no central authority manages it and no one can revoke it. You control your identity. We recommend a dedicated wallet for this experiment.
Minting costs approximately 8 ADA. This covers the transaction fee plus the minimum UTXO value required by the Cardano protocol to hold the token. The ADA is not “spent” in the traditional sense — most of it is locked with the token and returned if the token is ever burned.
Every action is a transaction. Completing a task, claiming a credential, earning XP — each of these is a real Cardano transaction with a fee (typically 0.2–0.4 ADA). You also earn ADA and tokens back as task rewards, so the flow goes both ways.
We recommend funding a fresh wallet with about 25 ADA. That gives you enough to mint your token and complete several tasks before needing to add more. Starting a new wallet also keeps your main funds separate from this experiment.
Set up a Cardano wallet
Install a browser wallet like Nami, Eternl, or Lace. We recommend creating a new wallet dedicated to this experiment.
Fund it with about 25 ADA and set collateral
Send yourself 25 ADA, then set collateral in your wallet settings. Alternatively, send yourself two separate UTxOs — one with 20 ADA and one with 5 ADA — and use the 5 ADA UTxO as collateral. Collateral is required for smart contract transactions on Cardano.
Connect and mint
Connect your wallet below, choose an alias, and sign the minting transaction. Your access token will appear in your wallet within a few minutes.
Your Access Token
An NFT that proves your identity on Cardano. Minting costs approximately 8 ADA. Use it to earn credentials, complete tasks, and build your on-chain reputation.
Wallet tip
We recommend starting a new wallet for this experiment and funding it with about 25 ADA. You'll earn ADA and tokens as you go, but each on-chain action has a transaction fee.
The economics of using this app are part of the experiment. Is 8 ADA too much for a token? Are the transaction fees noticeable? Does earning ADA and XP back feel like it balances out?
This is one of the things we most want feedback on. If the cost doesn't feel right, tell us.