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Basic Information

InformationDetails
Project NameDFINITY
Project WebsiteDFINITY Website
Project DescriptionA decentralized cloud computing platform designed to run applications on a public blockchain with high scalability and security.
Project TickerICP
InformationDetails
Airdrop Typeloyalty
Total Airdrop Amount35,000,000 CHF worth of ICP tokens
Number of Eligible UsersTens of thousands (exact count not specified)
Number of ClaimantsOver 50,000

Timeline

EventDate
Blockchain SnapshotApril 4, 2018 (Mailing list cutoff date)
Claiming StartedMay 30, 2018 (KYC/AML verification begins)
Claiming EndsJune 8, 2018 (Final deadline for KYC/AML completion)
Token DistributionMay 7, 2021 (ICP launch & airdrop claim)

Token Distribution

DistributionAmount
Maximum2,500 CHF worth of ICP tokens
Median/Average119 ICP tokens
Minimum100 CHF worth of ICP tokens

Eligibility Criteria

  • Users must have joined the DFINITY mailing list before April 4, 2018, to be eligible for the initial 25,000,000 CHF allocation.
  • Users who joined after April 4, 2018, are eligible for a separate 10,000,000 CHF allocation, spread equally among new members (at least 100 CHF per user).
  • KYC/AML verification is mandatory, conducted through CoinList.
  • U.S. citizens and residents are not eligible due to regulatory reasons.
  • Each participant must cover their own KYC/AML processing fee (~$9, payable in ETH or credit card).
  • Valid passport or government-issued ID is required for KYC verification.

Additional Information

  • Users will receive DFN tokens upon the launch of the DFINITY network (later in 2018).
  • There is no ERC-20 placeholder token; distribution will happen directly on the DFINITY blockchain.
  • Each eligible participant will also receive a free DFINITY t-shirt via a promotional code (shipping costs apply).
  • Future earning opportunities for DFN tokens will be available for developers, contributors, and bounty participants.

Airdrop Timeline

Blockchain snapshotClaiming StartedClaiming ends
May 29, 201811 May 202111 May 2022

The tweet provides additional details regarding the final distribution of DFINITY’s airdrop tokens. Here’s an update based on this information:

Updates:

  • The total number of claimants is now confirmed: over 50,000 community members received the airdrop.
  • The final token distribution date aligns with May 7, 2021, marking the official public launch of the Internet Computer (ICP).
  • Airdropped tokens were distributed as $ICP (Internet Computer Protocol) tokens, rather than DFN.
  • CoinList supported ICP trading and wallet functionality for recipients.
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