Founder Simulator is preparing to launch its first NFT drop: the Founder Pass Collection, a set of 555 unique NFTs. Whitelist submissions are currently open, and while there is no fixed limit on how many can apply, over 15,000 wallets have already entered. With just 24 hours left until the team reveals the official mint price and date, demand is picking up quickly.

This initial drop marks a major milestone for the game, offering exclusive access and long-term perks to early supporters. Those interested can still register for the whitelist here. 

What Is the Founder Pass?

The Founder Pass is the first NFT collection tied to the free to play game Founder Simulator. It gives holders early perks, free future mints, and other rewards not available to standard players. Those who already hold a spot on the FounderList, OG FounderList, or a Free Mint Pass will be automatically included in the main Founder Genesis Collection.

Each Founder Pass unlocks the following utilities:

  • Free mint access for the upcoming Genesis collection and all future mints
  • $FDR token airdrops
  • Early access to Founder Simulator while it's still in development
  • Premium in-game content on launch
  • A lifetime Battlepass for all reward tracks
  • Private Discord access for development updates

How to Join the Whitelist

Claiming a whitelist spot is simple. Here's how to secure your chance:

  1. Follow the official Founder Simulator account on X @simfounder
  2. Like and retweet the official post
  3. Submit your EVM wallet address

Once those steps are completed, you can claim your whitelist spot. If there's an issue with Captcha authentication, you can open a ticket on the project's official Discord server.

Founder Simulator: What You Need to Know

Founder Simulator is a browser-based, free to play multiplayer sim that mixes strategy and tycoon-style gameplay with blockchain mechanics. It's built on the Somnia Network and has been in development since mid-2022. The game lets players create, manage, and grow their own NFT collections with long-term strategy and real consequences.

Each player builds a virtual NFT project, going through realistic steps like picking artwork, hiring a team, working on marketing, setting mint prices, and finally launching their collection. Every decision affects the final outcome, and players who prepare best are rewarded with in-game currency and leaderboard placement.

Customize Your NFT Project

In Founder Simulator, players start by picking their collection's art style, name, size, and traits. There are thousands of combos, and each choice impacts gameplay. Once your NFT collection is set, you need to grow it by building a team and running daily jobs to earn money.

You'll also choose 1 of 4 classes to specialize in:

  • Capital Guru (finance focus)
  • Venture Voyager (entrepreneurial growth)
  • Virtual Constructor (developer)
  • Brand Strategist (marketing and social media)

Each class changes how you play the game and what your character is best suited to do.

Green Money, Loans, and Team Building

In Founder Simulator, the main in-game currency is Green Money. Players earn it by completing daily jobs based on their class, plus global jobs available to all. Green Money is used to pay your staff and expand your collection.

For those who want to skip the grind, loans are available, but they come with risk. Debt that goes unpaid will freeze your progress, and your staff won't work unless you cover wages.

Hiring the right team members is also critical. Through the Team Member Marketplace, players can bring in designers, devs, and marketers to boost their stats and prepare for a successful mint. Poor hires, on the other hand, can hold you back.

$FDR: The Token Behind the Game

$FDR, or Founder Token, powers every major part of the Founder Simulator economy. While not yet live, the total supply is set at 1 billion tokens. Players will use $FDR to:

  • Upgrade collections and mint new NFTs
  • Unlock premium features
  • Hire exclusive staff
  • Open exclusive Mystery Chests
  • Take part in high-level events

Utility and Earning Potential

Beyond gameplay, $FDR plays several roles across the ecosystem. You can stake tokens to earn passive rewards, with higher returns available to NFT holders. The token also gives holders voting power on game updates and community proposals.

Revenue from the game will be shared with active players, token holders, and those who stake. To manage supply, $FDR will be regularly reduced through token burns and buybacks.

Multiple Ways to Earn $FDR

The game's economy rewards strategic play, daily effort, and smart market moves. You can earn $FDR through:

  • Mint Day Payouts: The game simulates a successful sale of 90% of your collection on mint day. This gives players a bulk reward of Green Money tied to their pricing strategy and project quality.
  • Player-to-Player Marketplace: The remaining 10% of NFTs stay in your inventory. These can be sold to other players for $FDR.
  • Item Marketplace: Mystery Chests found in-game require $FDR to open. Inside, players may find rare desks, scrolls, or stat-boosting items that can be listed for sale.
  • Founder's League: Weekly leaderboard tournaments reward the top performers with large $FDR prize pools.
  • Daily Quests: Beyond regular jobs, special challenges and milestones offer extra rewards, including Mystery Chests linked to the $FDR economy.

Milestones and Pre-Registration Bonuses

You can also pre-register for the game here to unlock community milestones. As of now, the project has reached Milestone 3, unlocking:

  • 10,000 Green Money
  • 1,000 Gold Coin
  • 1-week stat boost
  • 25 $FDR tokens

The final milestone includes even higher-tier rewards:

  • 10,000 Green Money
  • 1,000 Gold Coin
  • 50 $FDR tokens
  • 1-week stat boost
  • Mythical Founder's Table

Referral Leaderboard and Token Prizes

The game is also running a referral contest. The top 3 referrers can earn:

  • 1st place: 50,000 $FDR
  • 2nd place: 20,000 $FDR
  • 3rd place: 10,000 $FDR

Players ranked 4th to 100th also get between 500 and 5,000 $FDR each, depending on the final placement. 

Countdown to Mint Details

With the official mint price and date set to be revealed in the next 24 hours, Founder Simulator's first NFT release is nearly here. Even though the whitelist has no fixed cap, only 555 Founder Pass NFTs will be minted. More details are available on the official site: https://foundersimulator.com/.