Appendix · 2 min read

Frequently asked questions

In short The quick answers. Each links to the chapter with the full story.

#Is Kin ID free?

Yes. Joining, chatting, checking in and mining are all free. See Kin ID.

#Do I have to show my ID or my face?

You never show an ID document. A short selfie is only needed to become a verified human, which the airdrop requires. The selfie is deleted within seconds; only a one way template is kept to catch duplicate accounts. See Proof of human.

#Can apps see who I am?

No. Apps using Kin OAuth or Kin Pass learn that you are a real, unique person, and nothing else. Each app gets a different anonymous identifier, so apps can't track you between them. See Kin OAuth.

#Does mining drain my battery?

No. Mining doesn't use your phone's computing power. The phone only starts and claims sessions. See Mining and rewards.

#How much $KIN will there ever be?

1.5 billion, fixed forever. 70% goes to the people who mine and show up. See Supply and allocation.

#Why does my mining speed go down over time?

The base speed halves every time 150 million KIN is mined, so the mining share lasts and early and late members both have a fair chance. Streaks and friends multiply your speed. See Mining and rewards.

#How do I mine faster?

Mine on days in a row (up to ×5) and invite friends who mine too (up to ×150). New members also mine ×2 for their first 3 days. See Invites and teams.

#What blockchain will $KIN use?

BNB Smart Chain, as a BEP-20 token. See Mining phase, airdrop and listings.

#When is the airdrop?

A snapshot and the airdrop are planned for Q2 2027, with listings planned from Q3 2027. Dates can change. See Roadmap.

#Who can claim the airdrop?

Verified humans, with one claim per person. Rewards from fake or duplicate accounts are removed before the snapshot. See Keeping it fair.

#Will $KIN be listed on exchanges?

That is the plan, first on decentralized exchanges on BNB Smart Chain, then on centralized exchanges. Each exchange decides for itself, so no listing is guaranteed.

#How much will $KIN be worth?

Nobody can promise that. $KIN is a community reward, not an investment. See Risks and legal notice.

#How much does the team get?

2.5% of the supply, locked for five years. See Supply and allocation.

#Can I delete my account?

Yes, from settings, at any time. Your data, including any face template, is deleted with it. See Privacy and security.

#How do I avoid scams?

Kin will never ask for your password, seed phrase or private keys, and claiming will never cost more than the network fee. Use only links from kinidentity.com or inside Kin ID.