NFT projects that have a lot of buzz and attention will often times offer “pre-sale,” “whitelist,” or “pre-mint” for their projects.
If you’re lucky enough to get on one of these lists, that means you’ll have the opportunity to buy into that project before the general public does.
You’re assured to collect one of the NFTs from that project versus having to cross your fingers and fight the crowds during the public mint and gas prices associated with the traffic.