Timeline

Event Date
Blockchain Snapshot April 4, 2018 (Mailing list cutoff date)
Claiming Started May 30, 2018 (KYC/AML verification begins)
Claiming Ends June 8, 2018 (Final deadline for KYC/AML completion)
Token Distribution May 7, 2021 (ICP launch & airdrop claim)

Token Distribution

Distribution Amount
Maximum 2,500 CHF worth of ICP tokens
Median/Average 119 ICP tokens
Minimum 100 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 snapshot Claiming Started Claiming ends
May 29, 2018 11 May 2021 11 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.