Novel Labs
What is Novel Labs?
A production studio that builds story-driven worlds and digital identity with NFTs and community. Novel Labs are the creators of the Mutant Cartel Universe and Mutant Hounds Collections.
Mutant Cartel
What is the Mutant Cartel?
The Mutant Cartel is the first world of Novel Labs and expands the MAYC ecosystem and the IP of holders within it through layer two storytelling. As a community, we offer members a place to unite, build, and belong.
Who is the Mutant Cartel for?
For all Mutant Apes, Mutant Hounds, Fused Hounds, and those keen to join an ambitious story-driven community building the layer two community of the MAYC.
Are the Mutant Cartel and/or Mutant Hounds created by Yuga Labs?
The Mutant Cartel is an independent community and narrative universe created by Novel Labs to expand Yuga Labs’ MAYC ecosystem. The Mutant Hounds are the first characters introduced to the Mutant Cartel Universe. We frequently partner with Yuga Labs, including co-hosting the MAYC two-year anniversary “Fuck It Saturday” and their upcoming Otherside game - Legends Of The Mara.
How do I become a member of the community?
Join our Discord server (https://discord.com/invite/mutantcartel) and verify your MAYC or Mutant Hound to access the community, or purchase a Mutant Cartel Oath (https://opensea.io/collection/mutant-cartel-oath) to become a full member of the community.
Where can I learn more about the Mutant Cartel?
There are a number of ways. Join the Discord (https://discord.com/invite/mutantcartel) and visit our “Head of Table”, or reach out to the Mods and community in the Discord. They never sleep. In addition, you can follow our social channels, visit the broadcast area of the site, and join our Mutant Monday Twitter Space (https://twitter.com/mutant_cartel).
Where can I stamp my PFP?
Join our Discord server (https://discord.com/invite/mutantcartel) and easily stamp your MAYC or Mutant Hound in the Saloon by typing the /pledge slash command.
Can I use the Mutant Cartel handprint logo?
The Mutant Cartel handprint logo can be included in PFPs on social media as a tribute of allegiance, but it is trademarked by Novel Labs. Commercial usage is not permitted in any way unless discussed with Novel Labs.
Please visit our Terms & Conditions for full details: https://www.novellabs.xyz/mutant-oath-terms
Mutant Cartel Oath
What is the Mutant Cartel Oath?
A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that serves as an all-access passport to the Mutant Cartel Universe.
What is the Genesis Oath?
Genesis Oaths were the first generation of membership to the Mutant Cartel that were retired on June 27, 2023. Mutant Cartel Oaths are the succession to Genesis Oaths, and provide the same all-access passport to existing and future releases by the Mutant Cartel. Genesis Oaths cease to hold any value in the Mutant Cartel Universe.
Why did the Genesis Oath get updated for the Mutant Cartel Oath?
A number of reasons, including enhancement of the token type, the addition of unique token IDs, an update to the art, and for compatibility with future releases, such as Serum City.
How can I get on the allowlist for the Mutant Cartel Oath mint?
You needed to hold a Genesis Oath in your wallet during the snapshot. You can check your eligibility here: Link
When was the Genesis Oath holder snapshot?
At 12 PM Eastern Time on June 28, 2023.
When did the Mutant Cartel Oath mint begin?
At 6 PM Eastern Time on June 29, 2023.
How do I mint a Mutant Cartel Oath if I am on the allowlist?
Visit https://fair.xyz/c/mutantcarteloath and connect your wallet. Select the type of Mutant Cartel Oath you intend to mint, arrive on that specific mint page, and click “mint.”
How much will the Mutant Cartel Oath mint cost?
Minting a Mutant Cartel Oath is free plus gas fees.
How many Mutant Cartel Oaths can I mint?
Mutant Cartel Oaths can be minted at a 1:1 ratio based on your Genesis Oath snapshot holdings. You must have held a Genesis Oath during the snapshot window, as outlined above, in order to qualify.
What are the T&Cs?
Please visit our Terms & Conditions for full details: https://www.novellabs.xyz/mutant-oath-terms
Is there a delegate wallet option?
Yes, please visit https://delegate.xyz/ to connect your cold wallet to a delegated wallet of your choice, and connect that delegated wallet to mint your Mutant Cartel Oath at https://fair.xyz/c/mutantcarteloath.
Will this mint have an effect on the total Genesis Oath supply?
This mint will result in the same 2,166 total Mutant Cartel Oaths being retrievable.
How long will the Mutant Cartel Oath mint be available?
The window to mint your Mutant Cartel Oath(s) will remain open until all 2,166 have been minted.
Where can I view the Mutant Cartel Oath collection?
Mutant Hound Collars
What is a Mutant Hound Collar?
An NFT collection that can be used as the necessary and only means by which a Mutant Hound can be redeemed.
Are there different types of rarity for the Mutant Hound Collars collection?
Yes, there are 9,975 Hound Collars and 25 Mega Hound Collars
When did the Mutant Hound Collars originally mint?
On December 14, 2022.
What was the mint price for Mutant Hound Collars?
The mint cost was 0.125 ETH for all Oath holders and 0.25 ETH for all other minters.
How many Hound Collars were in the collection to start?
There were 10,000 total Hound Collars.
Why is the total number of Hound Collars lower than 10,000 now?
Hound Collars are burned in order to mint a Mutant Hound, and each time a Collar is burned, that Collar is removed from the total supply of Hound Collars.
Where do I burn a Hound Collar and mint a Mutant Hound?
Visit https://pit.mutantdao.com, connect your wallet, select your Collar, and click “mint.”
How much does the burn-to-mint transaction cost?
It is free plus gas fees.
Does the Hound Collar I own have any effect on the Mutant Hound it can produce?
No, all Mutant Hound mints are random.
Is there any rush to burn my Hound Collar for a Hound?
No, burning will remain open indefinitely until all 10,000 Hound Collars have been burned.
Where can I view the Mutant Hound Collar collection?
If I acquire a Hound Collar via the secondary market or trade, can I burn it for a Mutant Hound?
Yes, all Collars in the official collection, whether minted or acquired after mint, can be burned for a Mutant Hound.
Mutant Hounds
What are the Mutant Hounds?
The first collection of NFT characters introduced into the Mutant Cartel World.
When did the Mutant Hounds first arrive?
On January 11, 2023.
How many total Hounds are in the collection?
There will be a maximum of 10,000 Mutant Hounds following all Hound Collars being burned.
Why are there not 10,000 Mutant Hounds in the collection right now?
Not all of the 10,000 Hound Collars have been burned yet.
How do I mint a Mutant Hound?
Have a Hound Collar in your wallet, visit https://pit.mutantdao.com, connect your wallet, select your Collar, and click “mint.”
Are Mutant Hounds that are minted the same as Mutant Hounds that I can buy on the secondary market?
Yes, all Mutant Hounds that are minted or acquired via the secondary market are a part of the same collection.
Where can I view the Mutant Hounds collection?
What are the T&Cs?
Please visit our Terms & Conditions for full details: https://www.mutantdao.com/terms-and-conditions
SERUM CITY
General
What is Serum City?
Serum City is an interoperable Web3 city builder game developed by Novel Labs in partnership with Faraway Games. Set in the Mutant Cartel universe, this lore-driven game features a rich storyline, immersive gameplay, and unique community-owned characters.
Where can Serum City be played?
Visit the official website at https://serumcity.xyz
How will Serum City be played?
In seasons. Each season will explore evolving gameplay mechanics and introduce new storylines, characters, and communities.
How long do Seasons last?
Three months.
What focus will Season One have?
Season One will explore the journey from lowly thief to having a seat at the Bosses Table. Steal, trade, craft, and build as you climb the ranks of the Mutant Cartel.
When does Season One begin?
Pending feedback from our VIP Beta, Serum City Season One will launch in January 2024.
What can I expect in future Serum City Seasons?
Upcoming seasons will introduce new mechanics, rewards, and more.

Season Two will introduce multiple new communities, cross-game incentives, the Apecoin Prize Pool, and a major gameplay mechanic.

Season Three will uplift all elements and also intends to remove the token gate for mass-market launch, introduce a mobile option and add another major gameplay mechanic.
Access Passes
Who can participate?
Season One is open to Mutant Cartel Oath, Mutant Hound, Mutant Hound Fusion, MAYC, and BAYC holders
How do holders of the eligible collections gain access to play?
Eligible collection holders will be able to claim a Serum City Access Pass NFT that’s specific to their Headquarters.
Will each Serum City Access Pass correspond to the NFT it was claimed with?
Yes, the Access Pass metadata will reflect the original asset held to claim.
What if my wallet holds several Access Passes?
You will have the option to utilise your different Access Passes in the game.
Can I sell or trade a Serum City Access Pass?
Yes
Where can I get a Mutant Cartel Oath, Mutant Hound, or Fused Hound?
Visit their respective OpenSea pages found on the Novel Labs Linktree: https://linktr.ee/novellabs
Will any more collections ever become eligible to play?
Future Seasons will introduce new collections to the game.
In GAME
Will the collection I held for the Access Pass claim carry any unique benefits?
Yes, each collection will have various special benefits.
Will the different Headquarters we claim have different functionalities?
Yes, Serum City Access Passes arrive as unique Headquarters anchored to the collection used to claim. Different headquarters produce different items and functions in the game.
Does Serum City utilise any ERC20 tokens for faster progression?
Yes, Serum City is powered by ApeCoin.
Will any items we produce be mintable as NFTs?
Yes, a lot of items can be minted and therefore collected or traded.
Will Serum City items have any usage in other games outside of Serum City?
Yes, in-game items will have functionality in other games.
Will there be Seasonal rewards?
Yes, the highest scores will be heavily rewarded and there’ll be a few surprises added in for good measure.
FUSING
What is Fusing?
A narrative choice in the Mutant Cartel World that involves the fusing of Mutant Hounds and Mutant Apes (or Mutant Cartel Oaths as a substitute) to produce a Fused Hound. For some, the motive is to cure Serum Sickness. For others, it’s a path to power.
What is the process for Fusing?
There are three production phases to Fusing that accompany the story development.

Phase One: Burn - The opportunity to burn your Mutant Hound(s) for Fusing Materials.

Phase Two: Fusing - the opportunity to consume (burn) your Fusing Materials in a ritual exchange for a Fused Hound (that will arrive unrevealed).

Phase Three: Reveal - the Fused Hounds come to life.
When does Fusing begin?
Phase One begins on Wednesday, Aug 23rd, 2023.
Who can participate in Phase One?
Holders of Novel Labs assets can participate in the following three Tiers:

Tier One: Those who hold a VIP Mutant Cartel Oath will have 24-hour advanced access with no cap on Mutant Hounds burnt per person.

Tier Two: Those who hold a Pledge Mutant Cartel Oath will have 24-hour access with no cap on Mutant Hounds burnt per person following the VIP round.

Tier Three: All Mutant Hound holders will have open access with no cap on Mutant Hounds burnt per person.
How long will Phase One remain open?
Until all 5,000 Mutant Hounds are burned.
How many total Hounds can be burned?
5,000 in total can be burned, which will eventually result in the creation of 2,500 Fused Hounds.
What do I receive in Phase One for burning a Mutant Hound?
One Mutant Hound will return one Mutant Hound Fusing Material NFT that can be consumed as a part of pair to create a Fused Hound.
Will the traits of the Mutant Hound I burn have an effect on which Fusing Material I get?
No, the Mutant Hound you burn will not have an effect on the Fusing Material you receive.
What are the types of Fusing Materials you can receive for burning a Mutant Hound?
For each Mutant Hound you burn, you can receive one of four regular Fusing Materials: Hound Organs, Bottled Soul, Hacked DNA, and Dark Serum. All VIP Mutant Cartel Oath holders will receive access to an exclusive VIP Fusing Material.
How will the Fusing Materials be distributed?
Upon each burned Mutant Hound, the corresponding Fusing Material that is minted will be distributed until 1,250 of each regular Fusing Material are minted. Only VIP Mutant Cartel Oath holders will gain access to the VIP Material.
How many of each material can be created?
There can be a total of 1,250 total for the four regular Fusing Materials, creating 5,000 total Fusing Materials. There can be a total of 328 VIP Fusing Materials.
Will Fusing Materials be tradable on the secondary market?
Yes, people can exchange Fusing Materials for the Fusing ritual they desire and sell Fusing Materials if they can't or don’t want to participate in Fusing.
When was the first VIP Mutant Cartel Oath snapshot in regards to the Canopic Jar airdrop?
10:28 AM ET on 6 Oct 2023.
How many Canopic Jar NFTs does each VIP Mutant Cartel Oath receive?
1 Canopic Jar airdrop per VIP Mutant Cartel Oath
What was the VIP Mutant Cartel Oath token ID range that was captured on the first snapshot?
ID # 2000000001 - 2000000218
If I acquire a VIP Mutant Cartel Oath that is within the token ID range on the snapshot, will I get another Canopic Jar airdrop too?
No, each VIP Mutant Cartel Oath on the first snapshot will never receive a second Canopic Jar airdrop.
If I mint or acquire a new VIP Mutant Cartel Oath, will I be eligible for a Canopic Jar airdrop?
Yes, newly minted or acquired VIP Mutant Cartel Oaths, with a token ID range of  ID # 2000000219 - 2000000328, shall receive their Canopic Jar airdrops on the nearest full moon after being minted.
If I'm looking to obtain a VIP Mutant Cartel Oath for the purpose of receiving a Canopic Jar airdrop, should I check to see if that particular VIP Oath NFT has received its airdrop?
Yes, please reference the token ID # ranges shown in the previous answers above, along with the mint date of the VIP Oath in question, to determine if that specific VIP Oath has received its airdrop before attempting to obtain it.
When does Phase Two begin?
TBA
How will Phase Two commence?
With a Mutant Cartel Oath, MAYC, or BAYC in your wallet, specific Fusing Material pairs can be consumed (burned) to produce a Fused Hound.
How many types of Fusing are there?
There are five possible Fusions: Unbreakable Bond, Biochemical Augmentation, Mechanical Rebirth, Dark Ritual and The Awakening.
How many of each Fused Hound type can there be?
For the Fusing event, there can be a maximum of 625 for each of the four regular Fused Hound types, and a maximum of 328 for the VIP Fused Hound type.
When does Phase Three begin?
On a date shortly after Stage Two TBA.
Novel Labs
What is Novel Labs?
A production studio that builds story-driven worlds and digital identity with NFTs and community. Novel Labs are the creators of the Mutant Cartel Universe and Mutant Hounds Collections.
Mutant Cartel
What is the Mutant Cartel?
The Mutant Cartel is the first world of Novel Labs and expands the MAYC ecosystem and the IP of holders within it through layer two storytelling. As a community, we offer members a place to unite, build, and belong.
Who is the Mutant Cartel for?
For all Mutant Apes, Mutant Hounds, Fused Hounds, and those keen to join an ambitious story-driven community building the layer two community of the MAYC.
Are the Mutant Cartel and/or Mutant Hounds created by Yuga Labs?
The Mutant Cartel is an independent community and narrative universe created by Novel Labs to expand Yuga Labs’ MAYC ecosystem. The Mutant Hounds are the first characters introduced to the Mutant Cartel Universe. We frequently partner with Yuga Labs, including co-hosting the MAYC two-year anniversary “Fuck It Saturday” and their upcoming Otherside game - Legends Of The Mara.
How do I become a member of the community?
Join our Discord server (https://discord.com/invite/mutantcartel) and verify your MAYC or Mutant Hound to access the community, or purchase a Mutant Cartel Oath (https://opensea.io/collection/mutant-cartel-oath) to become a full member of the community.
Where can I learn more about the Mutant Cartel?
There are a number of ways. Join the Discord (https://discord.com/invite/mutantcartel) and visit our “Head of Table”, or reach out to the Mods and community in the Discord. They never sleep. In addition, you can follow our social channels, visit the broadcast area of the site, and join our Mutant Monday Twitter Space (https://twitter.com/mutant_cartel).
Where can I stamp my PFP?
Join our Discord server (https://discord.com/invite/mutantcartel) and easily stamp your MAYC or Mutant Hound in the Saloon by typing the /pledge slash command.
Can I use the Mutant Cartel handprint logo?
The Mutant Cartel handprint logo can be included in PFPs on social media as a tribute of allegiance, but it is trademarked by Novel Labs. Commercial usage is not permitted in any way unless discussed with Novel Labs.
Please visit our Terms & Conditions for full details: https://www.novellabs.xyz/mutant-oath-terms
Mutant Cartel Oath
What is the Mutant Cartel Oath?
A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that serves as an all-access passport to the Mutant Cartel Universe.
What is the Genesis Oath?
Genesis Oaths were the first generation of membership to the Mutant Cartel that were retired on June 27, 2023. Mutant Cartel Oaths are the succession to Genesis Oaths, and provide the same all-access passport to existing and future releases by the Mutant Cartel. Genesis Oaths cease to hold any value in the Mutant Cartel Universe.
Why did the Genesis Oath get updated for the Mutant Cartel Oath?
A number of reasons, including enhancement of the token type, the addition of unique token IDs, an update to the art, and for compatibility with future releases, such as Serum City.
How can I get on the allowlist for the Mutant Cartel Oath mint?
You needed to hold a Genesis Oath in your wallet during the snapshot. You can check your eligibility here: Link
When was the Genesis Oath holder snapshot?
At 12 PM Eastern Time on June 28, 2023.
When did the Mutant Cartel Oath mint begin?
At 6 PM Eastern Time on June 29, 2023.
How do I mint a Mutant Cartel Oath if I am on the allowlist?
Visit https://fair.xyz/c/mutantcarteloath and connect your wallet. Select the type of Mutant Cartel Oath you intend to mint, arrive on that specific mint page, and click “mint.”
How much will the Mutant Cartel Oath mint cost?
Minting a Mutant Cartel Oath is free plus gas fees.
How many Mutant Cartel Oaths can I mint?
Mutant Cartel Oaths can be minted at a 1:1 ratio based on your Genesis Oath snapshot holdings. You must have held a Genesis Oath during the snapshot window, as outlined above, in order to qualify.
What are the T&Cs?
Please visit our Terms & Conditions for full details: https://www.novellabs.xyz/mutant-oath-terms
Is there a delegate wallet option?
Yes, please visit https://delegate.xyz/ to connect your cold wallet to a delegated wallet of your choice, and connect that delegated wallet to mint your Mutant Cartel Oath at https://fair.xyz/c/mutantcarteloath.
Will this mint have an effect on the total Genesis Oath supply?
This mint will result in the same 2,166 total Mutant Cartel Oaths being retrievable.
How long will the Mutant Cartel Oath mint be available?
The window to mint your Mutant Cartel Oath(s) will remain open until all 2,166 have been minted.
Where can I view the Mutant Cartel Oath collection?
Mutant Hound Collars
What is a Mutant Hound Collar?
An NFT collection that can be used as the necessary and only means by which a Mutant Hound can be redeemed.
Are there different types of rarity for the Mutant Hound Collars collection?
Yes, there are 9,975 Hound Collars and 25 Mega Hound Collars
When did the Mutant Hound Collars originally mint?
On December 14, 2022.
What was the mint price for Mutant Hound Collars?
The mint cost was 0.125 ETH for all Oath holders and 0.25 ETH for all other minters.
How many Hound Collars were in the collection to start?
There were 10,000 total Hound Collars.
Why is the total number of Hound Collars lower than 10,000 now?
Hound Collars are burned in order to mint a Mutant Hound, and each time a Collar is burned, that Collar is removed from the total supply of Hound Collars.
Where do I burn a Hound Collar and mint a Mutant Hound?
Visit https://pit.mutantdao.com, connect your wallet, select your Collar, and click “mint.”
How much does the burn-to-mint transaction cost?
It is free plus gas fees.
Does the Hound Collar I own have any effect on the Mutant Hound it can produce?
No, all Mutant Hound mints are random.
Is there any rush to burn my Hound Collar for a Hound?
No, burning will remain open indefinitely until all 10,000 Hound Collars have been burned.
Where can I view the Mutant Hound Collar collection?
If I acquire a Hound Collar via the secondary market or trade, can I burn it for a Mutant Hound?
Yes, all Collars in the official collection, whether minted or acquired after mint, can be burned for a Mutant Hound.
Mutant Hounds
What are the Mutant Hounds?
The first collection of NFT characters introduced into the Mutant Cartel World.
When did the Mutant Hounds first arrive?
On January 11, 2023.
How many total Hounds are in the collection?
There will be a maximum of 10,000 Mutant Hounds following all Hound Collars being burned.
Why are there not 10,000 Mutant Hounds in the collection right now?
Not all of the 10,000 Hound Collars have been burned yet.
How do I mint a Mutant Hound?
Have a Hound Collar in your wallet, visit https://pit.mutantdao.com, connect your wallet, select your Collar, and click “mint.”
Are Mutant Hounds that are minted the same as Mutant Hounds that I can buy on the secondary market?
Yes, all Mutant Hounds that are minted or acquired via the secondary market are a part of the same collection.
Where can I view the Mutant Hounds collection?
What are the T&Cs?
Please visit our Terms & Conditions for full details: https://www.mutantdao.com/terms-and-conditions
SERUM CITY
General
What is Serum City?
Serum City is an interoperable Web3 city builder game developed by Novel Labs in partnership with Faraway Games. Set in the Mutant Cartel universe, this lore-driven game features a rich storyline, immersive gameplay, and unique community-owned characters.
Where can Serum City be played?
Visit the official website at https://serumcity.xyz
How will Serum City be played?
In seasons. Each season will explore evolving gameplay mechanics and introduce new storylines, characters, and communities.
How long do Seasons last?
Three months.
What focus will Season One have?
Season One will explore the journey from lowly thief to having a seat at the Bosses Table. Steal, trade, craft, and build as you climb the ranks of the Mutant Cartel.
When does Season One begin? TBC
October [x] 2023
Access Passes
Who can participate?
Season One is open to Mutant Cartel Oath, Mutant Hound, Mutant Hound Fusion, MAYC, and BAYC holders
How do holders of the eligible collections gain access to play?
Eligible collection holders will be able to claim a Serum City Access Pass NFT that’s specific to their Headquarters.
Will each Serum City Access Pass correspond to the NFT it was claimed with?
Yes, the Access Pass metadata will reflect the original asset held to claim.
What if my wallet holds several Access Passes?
You will have the option to utilise your different Access Passes in the game.
Can I sell or trade a Serum City Access Pass?
Yes
Where can I get a Mutant Cartel Oath, Mutant Hound, or Fused Hound?
Visit their respective OpenSea pages found on the Novel Labs Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mutantcartel
Will any more collections ever become eligible to play?
Future Seasons will introduce new collections to the game.
In GAME
Will the collection I held for the Access Pass claim carry any unique benefits?
Yes, each collection will have various special benefits.
Will the different Headquarters we claim have different functionalities?
Yes, Serum City Access Passes arrive as unique Headquarters anchored to the collection used to claim. Different headquarters produce different items and functions in the game.
Does Serum City utilise any ERC20 tokens for faster progression?
Yes, Serum City is powered by ApeCoin.
Will any items we produce be mintable as NFTs?
Yes, a lot of items can be minted and therefore collected or traded.
Will Serum City items have any usage in other games outside of Serum City?
Yes, in-game items will have functionality in other games.
Will there be Seasonal rewards?
Yes, the highest scores will be heavily rewarded and there’ll be a few surprises added in for good measure.
TECHNICAL
Which web browsers are supported?
Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, etc.
Which wallets are supported?
MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.
Is there a delegate wallet function?
Serum City supports Warm Wallet, etc.
FUSING
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