Official ANCORA 10,000 ANC Grant Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q: What is the Universal Access Grant?
A: Every unique verified human user receives exactly 10,000 ANC, distributed linearly over 50 years. This is ANCORA's universal distribution model with no investors, pre-mines, or preferential treatment.
Q: Who is eligible?
A: Any unique verified human user who creates and activates a valid ANCORA DID. One grant per person globally.
Q: Is there any cost to claim?
A: Completely free. No purchase, payment, or investment required.
Vesting & Release Questions
Q: How are tokens released?
A: Tokens are released automatically on a monthly basis: 16.67 ANC per month, every month, for 50 years (600 months total).
Q: When do I get my first tokens?
A: Your first release arrives exactly 30 days after your wallet activation date.
Q: Do I need to do anything to receive releases?
A: No. All releases are automatic. Tokens are added directly to your available balance each month.
Q: Can I accelerate my vesting schedule?
A: No. The 50-year schedule is permanent and immutable. No acceleration is possible for any user.
Q: What happens if I don't access my wallet for months?
A: All pending releases accumulate and are added to your balance automatically when you next access your wallet. No tokens are lost.
Eligibility & Anti-Sybil Questions
Q: Can I create multiple wallets to get multiple grants?
A: No. The anti-Sybil system detects duplicate identities. Any attempt to claim multiple grants results in permanent revocation of all grants.
Q: What information is collected for verification?
A: No personal data, KYC, or identifying information is collected. Verification uses cryptographic device and social graph proofs only.
Q: Can organizations or AI agents receive the grant?
A: No. The Universal Access Grant is exclusively for verified human users.
Recovery & Reclamation Questions
Q: What happens if I lose my wallet?
A: You can recover your wallet at any time using your 3-of-5 social recovery group. Your vesting schedule continues uninterrupted.
Q: What happens if I pass away?
A: All already released tokens belong to your estate. All unreleased tokens are returned to the network operations reserve.
Q: Can I transfer my grant to another person?
A: The grant vesting schedule is bound to your identity. Already released tokens are fully transferable like any other ANC.