> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://a3sprotocolcontact.gitbook.io/a3s-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://a3sprotocolcontact.gitbook.io/a3s-protocol/a3stokenomics/mint-and-roll-to-earn-usdaa/mint.md). # Mint When rolling a snowball, it is essential to 'Start small and grow big'. Therefore, users need to pay 0.01 ETH to mint a cold kernel first and then roll the kernel to grow into a giant snowball. This kernel is actually[ the owner NFT of an A3S address](/a3s-protocol/a3s-v1.0/what-is-a3s-v1.0.md). It not only acts as a mandatory NFT for participating in the game but also functions as a fully operational NFT-gated smart contract address. You will be able to view this kernel NFT in your wallet, which includes the following traits: 1. **Token ID**: The sequence of minting this NFT (first minted NFT with the Token ID #1) 2. **A3S Address**: The unique smart contract address that this NFT can control (the address shows on the NFT pic and name)

#1000 kernel

{% hint style="success" %} The NFTs with under 1,000 tokenID are all reserved for rewarding users ([0xAA Raffle](/a3s-protocol/a3stokenomics/mint-and-roll-to-earn-usdaa/earn/raffle.md)). These 1,000 A3S smart contract addresses start with 0xAA. {% endhint %}