AFK Elephants INO Participation Process on Equinox

Brand New NFTs Hanging Out in the ZONE

Equinauts! Don’t miss another incredible opportunity coming to Equinox. NOX is bringing more innovative NFTs from another cutting-edge platform for our next Initial NFT Offering (INO). This time, it’s the AFK Elephants from the team at ZONE.

AFK Elephants are the most intelligent species in the metaverse, and they’re currently chilling in the ZONE. There will be a total of 10,000 AFK Elephant NFTs, all algorithmically generated with varying degrees of rare traits.

Owning an AFK Elephant grants you massive utility, both in the real world and in the ZONE gamefi ecosystem. Zone is the first gamefi ecosystem on Algorand with on-chain game challenges, yield farming, and NFTs, creating a Free-to-Play and Play-to-Earn ecosystem.

Since the NFTs are on the Algorand network, make sure you go through the opt-in step to be able to receive your airdrop after purchase.

Algorand Opt-in

To receive an asset (token) on the Algorand network, users must manually opt in and hold a minimum balance of ALGO tokens in their Algorand wallet. These features act as security and spam prevention to help protect you from being scammed by malicious actors.

Opting in to receive assets is easy to do and only takes a few minutes.

After you have created your Algorand wallet, add some funds to cover the gas fees and token reservations. We recommend holding at least 0.3 ALGO to receive your ZONE tokens.

When the ZONE tokens are minted, they will have an asset ID assigned to them, which can be used for the opt-in process.

The AFK Elephants INO Pools

We’ve broken the traditional IDO mold and become the first NFT-based launchpad to ensure safety, transparency, and gamified participation for IDO and INO offerings. Your access to the pools is based on the NFTs you hold and/or whether or not you are a lottery winner.

The number of AFK Elephants is limited so there will only be one pool for lottery winners.

Pool 1 — Lottery Winners (Autumnal, Winter, Vernal NOX Summer) — 11:00 am UTC

Pool 2 — First-Come, First Served (FCFS) Bonus Pool — 14:00 UTC

If there are any NFTs remaining after both pools have been opened, a bonus pool will be opened at 14:00 pm UTC, with prices to be determined.

We will be taking the participation snapshot for the INO on 09 Feb 2022 at 08:00 am UTC to capture the list of eligible Equinox NFT holders who have signed up, completed KYC, and confirmed their participation. After the snapshot, we will then run our lottery to determine who will get access.

Lottery winners will be announced on 09 Feb 2022 at 12:00 pm UTC.

To be included in the snapshot, you must go to the pools page and click the ‘Confirm’ button for the NFT you hold. If you fail to complete this step before the snapshot, you will not be added to the lottery and you’ll miss out on participating in the INO.

AFK Elephants INO Summary

• Participation Closing Snapshot: 09 Feb 2022 at 08:00 am UTC
• Lottery Winner Announcement: 09 Feb 2022 at 12:00 pm UTC
• INO Date: 10 Jan 2022
• Blockchain Network for Funding: Binance Smart Chain
• AFK Elephant NFT Funding Currency: BUSD
• Blockchain Network for Airdrop Distribution: Algorand
• Pools Open for Lottery Winners: 11:00 am UTC
• Lottery Winner Pool Closes: 13:00 UTC
• Bonus Pool Open for FCFS: 14:00 UTC
• Total Raise: $500,080
• NFT Distribution Date: 19 Feb 2022 at 11:00 am UTC

Step-by-Step Guide

The main steps to participate in the AFK Elephants INO are:

1. Sign up at Equinox.fund
2. Complete the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Process
3. Purchase Equinox NFT on Liquidifty
4. Create and Register an Algorand wallet
5. Confirm Your Participation
6. Join The Pool and Purchase an NFT
7. Wait for NFT Airdrop Distribution

Let’s look at these steps in more detail below.

Step 1 — Sign Up at Equinox.Fund

We recommend you sign up at Equinox well ahead of time to ensure you can log in and connect your wallet before the pools open.

Go to Equinox.fund, click ‘Launch App.’ Click the ‘Sign Up’ button if you don’t have an Equinox account. Otherwise, click ‘Log In.’

Enter your email address and a new password into the pop up box. Click ‘Continue.’

That’s it! You’re now signed up and ready for KYC.

Step 2 — Complete KYC

After you’ve signed up for the website, a ‘Complete KYC’ button will appear at the top right corner of the screen. Click the button.

In order to increase trust and fairness in the Equinox platform, we need to uniquely identify you and your email address. Please prepare your passport or ID card.

When you’re ready, click ‘Start Your KYC.’

Click the ‘Verify Me’ button.

Choose your language, then click ‘Start.’

Check the box to agree to the terms, then click ‘Continue.’

Prepare your selfie video using the camera on your mobile phone or computer, then follow the instructions on the screen. If you’re having trouble with your mobile, try a computer, and vice versa.

Next, select the origin country and type of document to be scanned in for identification, then follow the instructions on screen. Please make sure you take a clear, high-quality photo or scan of your passport or ID, so all information is easily readable.

Once you have completed this stage, click ‘Confirm,’ then leave your browser open and wait for the verification. It may take 20–30 minutes for KYC verification to be completed.

Once you get confirmation, your KYC is complete! You are now ready to participate in Equinox IDOs and INOs.

Step 3 — Purchase Equinox NFT on Liquidifty

To buy your NFT, go to the Equinox.Fund website, log in, and connect your MetaMask wallet.

Navigate to the AFK Elephants Pools page or click the ‘Get Your NFT’ button at the top right of the page.

Select the Equinox NFT you want to purchase. The link directs you to the Equinox shop on Liquidifty. Double-check that the NFTs are owned by @Equinox to ensure they’re not fake tokens.

Make sure your MetaMask wallet is connected to Binance Smart Chain, then use BNB to complete the purchase.

Holding an Equinox NFT is the only way to get access to the IDOs and INOs, so head over and get yours before they’re gone!

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Step 4 — Create and Register an Algorand Wallet

Create the Algorand wallet of your choice. Once you have completed this, copy your PUBLIC address. Never give anyone your private keys.

Return to the Equinox website and click on the AFK Elephants project box. There will be a purple bar with a ‘Register’ button.

Click the ‘Register’ button and paste your Algorand wallet address in the pop-up box. Click ‘Register Address.’

You can now confirm your participation in the pool.

Step 5 — Confirm Your Participation

Before the participation snapshot, log in to the Equinox.fund website with your email address and password.

Connect the MetaMask wallet holding your Equinox NFT. Make sure it’s connected to the Binance Smart Chain Network.

Navigate to the Equinox AFK Elephants Pools page, then confirm your NFT and desire to participate in the INO by clicking the ‘Confirm’ button.

After you click the ‘Confirm’ button, you’ll see a green message that says Participation confirmed. You will now be included in the snapshot and eligible to participate in the lottery for allocation access.

Step 6 — Join Your Corresponding Pool and Purchase NFT

The funding is happening on the Binance Smart Chain network, so make sure you have your MetaMask connected to the correct network, with enough BNB for transaction costs and BUSD to pay for your AFK Elephants NFT.

At the time of the INO, head to Equinox.fund, go to the launchpad, then log in and connect your MetaMask wallet holding the Equinox NFT.

Once your wallet is connected, the ‘Join Pool’ button will be highlighted for your eligible pool. Remember, your pool is determined by the NFT you hold, so you need to be logged in and have the wallet holding your NFT connected to the website before the ‘Join Pool’ button will work.

Click ‘Join Pool’ and select the AFK Elephants NFT to purchase. Click ‘Submit’ and follow the MetaMask prompts to approve the transaction.

You have now joined the pool and purchased your NFT!

Step 7 — Wait for Airdrop NFT Distribution

The AFK Elephants NFT distribution is happening on the Algorand blockchain. The date of airdrop is 19 Feb 2022 at 11:00 am UTC.

Congratulations! You’ve taken part in the AFK Elephants Equinox INO. You’re an early adopter of an epic project and have become an important part of crypto history!

Equinox IDO Launch FAQs

We want everyone to be able to participate in each IDO successfully, so here are our answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

What is the difference between the participation round and pool openings?

• Participation Round: This is the time window available to confirm your intention to participate in an IDO or INO. This must happen prior to the Participation Close Snapshot. The snapshot dates/times are listed on the project page on the Equinox website and will be communicated in our social channels before it happens. No funds will be sent during this step.
• Pools Open / Pool Openings: This refers to the actual IDO and when the pools open for allocation funding. AFK Elephants pools will open for allocation funding on 10 Feb 2022 at 11:00 am UTC for lottery winners.

Can I pay in other tokens / stablecoins?

• No, the only payment accepted is BUSD.

Why is the network listed as BSC?

• The fundraising is happening on Binance Smart Chain using BUSD.

Where can I buy the NFTs to participate in the launch?

• From the Equinox page on the Liquidifty marketplace.

What is the minimum/maximum buy amount? What is the participation limit?

• There are no set minimum and maximum amounts for lottery winners or first-come, first-served participants. The buy amounts are determined by the number of participants and the size of the raise for each launch. We work to find a balance so the allocation amounts are meaningful to the community.

Is there a whitelisting requirement?

• You will need to confirm your participation before the Participation Window closes. There will be a lottery to determine access after the closing participation snapshot, but there is not a separate whitelist.

Which countries are banned?

• Citizens and residents of and persons located in the United States of America, China, Hong Kong, and all sanctioned OFAC countries (DR Congo, Iran, Myanmar, Sudan, Iraq, Ivory Coast, North Korea, Syria, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Belarus, Liberia) as well as Central African Republic, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Yemen.

When will I receive the NFTs?

• 19 Feb 2022 at 11:00 am UTC

Can I pay for the tokens with any wallet address?

• You will need to use your MetaMask wallet, connected to the Binance Smart Chain network.

Is there any way to participate without holding the Equinox NFTs?

• No. The INOs are only available to Equinox NFT holders.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

*For applications to be considered valid, they must all pass the Equinox KYC process and adhere to each project’s specific KYC requirements and country restrictions, which vary per project on a case-by-case basis.

**There will be no financial compensation offered to any user who experiences a double pay issue with their INO participation. The INO project or Equinox will not reimburse any double pay incidents. Please use caution when submitting transactions on the Equinox platform to avoid this issue, taking care to send only one transaction per participation pool.

**Please note that any unforeseen difficulties or failures on the part of the third-party provider, Passbase, to provide timely KYC services is solely the responsibility of Passbase and not Equinox or its INO projects. No compensation of any kind will be offered for errors or difficulties with using the Passbase platform. Please prepare your KYC well in advance to minimize the chance of unforeseen issues.

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