Zircuit Announces ZRC Token Fairdrop for EIGEN Holders
Zircuit Announces ZRC Token Fairdrop for EIGEN Holders
馃幆 Free ZRC? Hold My EIGEN
Zircuit has confirmed a fairdrop of 2% of ZRC tokens to EIGEN token holders and stakers. Key details:
- Over 191,000 eligible addresses identified
- Equal distribution to all qualifying wallets
- Snapshot taken on Oct 8 at Block #20919999
- Minimum requirement: 3+ eEIGEN tokens
Eligible participants should stay tuned for claiming instructions.
Zircuit is dropping 2% of ZRC to EIGEN token holders and stakers. There are over 191,000 eligible addresses and everyone is getting the same amount. Learn more about Zircuit鈥檚 Fairdrop below.
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