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Claiming vested CLNY

How to check and claim your vested CLNY tokens

Updated over a month ago

This guide will help you check if you have any vested CLNY tokens to claim and show you how to claim them using Gnosisscan, the block explorer for the Gnosis Chain. You'll interact directly with the smart contract through the Gnosisscan interface.

Prerequisites

  • Ethereum Wallet: You need a wallet like MetaMask connected to the Gnosis Chain.

  • CLNY Vesting Contract Address: 0xAB4869D96B16912aB09A1085a6d1c259C8755C1F

Step 1: Check Your Claimable CLNY Tokens

Checking CLNY vesting
  1. Navigate to the Vesting Contract Read Functions:

  2. Navigate to "Read contract":

    • Ensure you are on the "Read Contract" tab.

  3. Connect Wallet:

    • Make sure your Ethereum wallet (e.g., MetaMask) is connected to the Gnosis Chain network.

  4. Access the grants Function:

    • Scroll down to the grants function (usually function #5).

    • Click on it to expand the content.

  5. Enter Your Address:

    • In the "<input> (address)" field, enter your wallet address.

  6. Click on Query:

    • This will display the amount of CLNY tokens you can claim.

    • Note: The amount is shown in wei (the smallest unit of CLNY). To convert it to CLNY, divide by 1e18 .

Example

  • If the result is 1000000000000000000 , it means you have 1 CLNY to claim.

Step 2: Claim Your Vested CLNY Tokens

If you have tokens available to claim, you can proceed to claim them.

  1. Navigate to the Vesting Contract Write Functions:

  2. Navigate to "Write contract":

    • Ensure you are on the "Write Contract" tab.

  3. Connect Wallet:

    • Make sure your Ethereum wallet (e.g., MetaMask) is connected to the Gnosis Chain network.

  4. Execute the claimGrant Function:

    • Scroll down to the claimGrant function (usually function #2).

    • Click on the Write button next to claimGrant.

    • Confirm the transaction in your wallet.

  5. Wait for Confirmation:

    • After the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, the claimed CLNY tokens will appear in your wallet.

Additional Information

  • Vesting Schedule: The vesting schedule determines how much CLNY you can claim over time.

  • Gas Fees: Interacting with the smart contract requires gas fees paid in xDAI (the native token of the Gnosis Chain). Ensure you have enough xDAI in your wallet to cover the transaction fees.

Safety Tips

  • Verify Contract Address: Always double-check the contract address to ensure you're interacting with the correct contract.

    • CLNY Vesting Contract Address: 0xAB4869D96B16912aB09A1085a6d1c259C8755C1F

  • Beware of Scams: Be cautious of phishing sites or unsolicited messages asking you to interact with contracts or provide private keys.

  • Private Keys: Never share your private keys or seed phrases with anyone.

Troubleshooting

  • No Tokens to Claim: If getClaimable returns 0, you currently have no tokens available to claim. You may need to wait until more tokens vest according to your schedule.

  • Error Messages: If you encounter errors when executing the claimGrant function, ensure that:

    • You're connected to the Gnosis Chain network.

    • You're using the correct wallet address.

    • You have sufficient xDAI to pay for gas fees.

FAQs

What is CLNY?

CLNY is the native token of the Colony platform, used for governance and utility within the network.

Why do I need to claim my CLNY tokens?

Tokens granted through a vesting contract are not immediately available. They vest over time, and you need to claim them once they become available according to your vesting schedule.

Can I claim tokens before they are vested?

No, you can only claim tokens that have vested. Attempting to claim more than the vested amount will result in a transaction error.

What happens if I don't claim my tokens immediately?

Your vested tokens will remain in the vesting contract until you claim them. There is no penalty for claiming them at a later time.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or encounter issues, please reach out to the support team or Colony Discord community.

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