Equinox GameStation IDO Participation Process
Be sure to sign up before 26 Oct 2021
We’re preparing to launch another exceptional blockchain project in style. The NFTs have dropped, and the countdown has begun, ticking down the hours until the launch of GameStation on 26 Oct 2021.
GameStation is a new, gamified launchpad and NFT marketplace with a focus on Play-to-Earn blockchain games. The project connects game developers with gamers to help build incredible community-driven products and put creative control in the right hands.
We want to make sure everyone eligible gets a chance to participate. Please read our following guide all the way through to ensure you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.
The GameStation IDO:
First and foremost, sign up and complete your KYC. You cannot participate in the IDO until these two things are done. We’ve updated and streamlined the process, so it should only take about 30 minutes from start to finish.
If you hold multiple NFTs, you can access the relevant pools for those NFTs on different wallets under the same KYC. Duplicate KYCs or circumventing the rules may lead to disqualification from this launch or other subsequent events.
The raise will be in USDT, and the project is on the Polygon Network, so you will need to add the Polygon to your MetaMask wallet and fund it with USDT to pay for the allocation.
For info on adding the Polygon Network to your MetaMask, check out the instructional article here.
About the GameStation Pools
We’ve broken the traditional IDO mold and become the first NFT-based launchpad to ensure safety, transparency, and gamified participation for IDO offerings. Your access to the pools is based on the NFTs you hold and/or whether or not you are a lottery winner.
There will be four available pools, with each one linked to a corresponding Equinox NFT.
- Tier 1 — Autumnal (Lottery & FCFS)
- Tier 2 — Winter (Lottery & FCFS)
- Tier 3 — Vernal (Lottery & FCFS)
- Tier 4 — Nox Summer (Guaranteed Allocation)
The NOX Summer pool is the highest tier, meaning participants will receive access to guaranteed allocations. We will award allocation access for each of the other three pools using a lottery system and an open enrollment.
The first 65% of each pool will be allocated to the lottery winners. Once those are filled, the final 35% of each tier’s total pot will go to the non-winning lottery participants on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis.
We’re doing a total raise of $150,000 for GameStation, but participation numbers will determine the individual allocation amounts for each pool. To ensure the Summer Nox tier remains the top tier, we have crafted a waterfall allocation method, meaning the participation in the top tier determines the allocation to each tier below. This method will ensure the lower tiers aren’t more beneficial than those above them, regardless of participation levels.
We will be taking a snapshot on 26 Oct 2021 at 8:00 am UTC to capture the list of eligible Equinox NFT holders that signed up, completed KYC, and confirmed their participation. After the snapshot, we will run the lottery to determine who will get initial access to the three lower tiers.
This initial access will open at 9:30 am UTC.
To be included in the snapshot, you must go to the pools page and hit the Confirm button for the NFT you hold. The MetaMask wallet holding your NFT must be connected to the Polygon network. If you fail to complete this step before the snapshot, you will not be added to the lottery and could miss out on participating in the GameStation IDO.
GameStation IDO Summary
- Date: 26 Oct 2021
- Blockchain Network: Polygon
- Participation Snapshot: 8:00 am UTC
- Whitelist Lottery Announcement: 9:00 am UTC
- Pools Open for Summer Nox/Lottery Winners: 9:30 am UTC
- Pools Open for FCFS Holders: 11:00 am UTC
- Pools Close: 11:45 am UTC
- Token Ticker: $GAMER
Please note, token distribution will occur two days after the launch event.
- Listing and Redemption: 28 Oct 2021 at 14:20 pm UTC
- Vesting: 20% at Token Generation Event (TGE), then 80% released daily for two months
Step-by-Step Guide
There are six main steps to participate in the GameStation IDO.
- Sign up at Equinox.fund
- Complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process
- Purchase Equinox NFT on Liquidifty
- Confirm your participation
- Join the corresponding pool for your NFT and fund your allocation
- Wait for 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 Go to Equinox Launchpad, then click the Sign-Up button.
Enter your email address. Click Submit.
Enter the code sent to your email in the pop-up box.
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. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you’re having trouble with mobile, try the computer, and vice versa.
Next, select the origin country and type of document to be scanned in for identification, then follow the instructions on the 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 that is complete, click Confirm, then leave your browser open and wait for the verification. It may take 20–30 minutes for the completion of KYC verification.
Once you get confirmation, KYC is complete! Now you’re ready to participate in Equinox IDOs.
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 GameStation pools page. For GameStation, you will need to change your MetaMask over to Polygon.
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.
Switch your MetaMask back to Binance Smart Chain and use BNB to complete the purchase.
Holding an Equinox NFT is the only way to get access to the IDOs, so head over and get yours before they’re gone!
Step 4 — Confirm Your Participation
Before the participation snapshot on 26 Oct 2021 at 8:00 am UTC, log in to Equinox.fund website. A code will be emailed to you. Enter the code in the box and press submit.
Connect the MetaMask wallet holding your Equinox NFT. Make sure it’s connected to the Polygon Network.
Navigate to the Equinox GameStation pools page, then confirm your NFT and desire to participate in the IDO by clicking the Confirm button.
If you don’t see the confirm button, switch to the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) network to view your NFT. As long as the NFT is in your BSC wallet, you’ll be able to switch back to the Polygon network and confirm for the corresponding pool.
After you click the confirm button, you’ll see a green message that states Participation confirmed. You will now be included in the snapshot and eligible to participate in the lottery for allocation access.
Step 5 — Join a Pool
The launch is happening on the Polygon network, so make sure you have your MetaMask connected to the correct network and with enough USDT to cover transaction costs and pay for your GameStation allocation.
Pools will open for Summer Nox participants and lottery winners on Tuesday 26 Oct 2021 at 09:30 am UTC. The pools will open on an FCFS basis to the rest of the eligible NFT holders on 26 Oct 2021 at 11:00 am UTC. The pools will stay open until filled, or until 26 Oct 2021 at 11:45 am UTC.
At the time of the IDO, head to Equinox.fund, go to the launchpad, then log in and connect your MetaMask wallet holding the Equinox NFT. Make sure it’s connected to the Polygon network.
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 enter the amount of $GAMER tokens you want to purchase. Click Submit and follow the MetaMask prompts to approve the transaction.
You’ve now joined the pool!
Step 6 — Wait for Token Distribution
Users will have tokens distributed to their wallets on Thursday, 28 Oct 2021, at 12:00 pm UTC.
The vesting distribution for the tokens will be 20% at TGE, then 80% released daily for two months.
After TGE, copy the $GAMER token address and use this to add the token ticker to your MetaMask wallet for viewing.
Congratulations! You’ve taken part in the GameStation Equinox IDO. 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 a few things to remember:
- Make sure you sign up on the Equinox.fund platform before the IDO or other subsequent events.
- You must hold an Equinox NFT in your wallet to participate in the IDO, even for the FCFS pools. The lotteries only determine who gets access to the pools first.
- You are encouraged to continue HODLing your tokens after launches. Many of the projects will provide you with opportunities to stake or use the tokens once their platforms are live. HODLing helps the projects grow and rewards you for being an early adopter.
- Make sure you have Polygon Network and Binance Smart Chain set up with your MetaMask wallet. Also, be sure to have adequate USDT to make your purchase. Check out this article from the MetaMask community if you need help adding the networks to your wallet.
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.
Current restricted KYC countries: United States of America
**There will be no financial compensation offered to any user who experiences a double pay issue with their IDO participation. The IDO 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 IDO 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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