We do recommand to setup an RPC endpoint protection before proceeding to avoid basic front-run and MEV bots attack while minting $N. It’s not a requirement but highly recommended. You can check this how to Setup MEV & front-run protection setup

1. Connect MetaMask to Etherscan:
   • Visit the $N contract on Etherscan : link.
   • Connect your wallet via MetaMask by clicking ‘Connect to Web3’ and follow metamask instruction in popup (Check they are not blocked if nothing popup) .
2. Safety Checks before proceeding:
   • Review the contract’s mint function at Etherscan $N Contract Code.
   • Check the current gas fees and contract stipulations for minting $N. Gaz tracker
   • Take note that 1N token is made available in the N mintable contract internal pool each ETH block until next halving, at wich the number of required mint block to make one N available in the mint pool will be doubled, first one to successfuly call mint win the available N in the pool.
   • Carefully check that a mint call as not been itiated before approving the tx to avoid being left without almost no N for the gaz fees
   • To maximize the mintable amount plan your transaction during less congested network periods and keep close attention to other mint function call as you can be left with only some $N for the eth mint function gaz fees (Arrount 61k gwei).
3. Mint $N Tokens after Safety Checks done:
   • When you are ready, click the “Write” button
   • Approve or not (if you have doubt after review) the tx after review on metamask
   • check the transaction details in MetaMask, and adjust the gas fee if necessary or if you are afraid of a front run for long tx (No warranties it will work).
4. Monitor Your Transaction:
   • After confirming the transaction, track it via your transaction hash on Etherscan.
   • Once confirmed, the new $N tokens will be in your MetaMask wallet. Be aware that mintable tokens are by default not shown under the N holder page as the token are sent to your wallet directly from the contract, thus not passing by a tx.

Optionnal but highly recommended: Adding QuickNode RPC Endpoint for MEV & Front run protect your tx

1. Create a QuickNode Account:
   • Sign up at QuickNode.
   • Create a new Ethereum node and select a plan that includes MEV & front-run protection.
2. Add MEV & front-run protection:
   • Navigate to ‘Endpoints’ menu.
   • Click on your newly created endpoint.
   • Click on the ‘Add-ons’ right pan top menu.
   • Naviguate to ‘Flashbots Protect’, click ‘Explore’ button, then ‘Install Free’
   • Naviguate to ‘MEV protection & private reinforced transactions’ add-on, click ‘Explore’ button, then ‘Install Free’
3. Add RPC Endpoint to metamask to protect your eth tx:
   • Access the RPC Enpoint settings to find your HTTP Provider URL and copy it for Metamask configuration.
   • In MetaMask, go to Settings > Networks > Add Network.
   • Enter the following details:
     • Network Name: QuickNode ETH
     • New RPC URL: (Your QuickNode HTTP Provider URL)
     • Chain ID: 1 (Ethereum Mainnet)
     • Currency Symbol: ETH
     • Block Explorer URL: https://etherscan.io
     • Save the configuration.
   • In MetaMask, don’t forget to switch your network when your done to avoid passing all your tx by the RPC endpoint. Or, you can consider to let this always active but let review regulary the safety use of the RPC provider to stay safe.