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How to Claim ICO Tokens After TGE: Step-by-Step Complete Guide

How to Claim ICO Tokens After TGE: Step-by-Step Complete Guide

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Published 2026-05-13

Updated 2026-05-13

How to Claim ICO Tokens After TGE: Step-by-Step Complete Guide

Token Claiming: The Step That Completes Your Presale Investment

Buying in a presale isn't complete until you've successfully claimed your tokens and either traded or secured them. The claiming process is straightforward but requires following exact steps — and is one of the most common targets for phishing attacks. This guide walks through the process for every major platform.

Platform-by-Platform Claiming Guide

PinkSale Presales

Go to pinksale.finance (bookmark this URL now, before you need it)
Connect the wallet you used to contribute
Launchpad → My Contributions → find the completed presale
Click "Claim Tokens" button (appears after liquidity is added)
Approve transaction in wallet (have BNB for gas)
Import token contract address in MetaMask if not auto-detected

Seedify IDOs

Go to seedify.fund and connect same wallet used for IDO
Navigate to Portfolio section
Find the completed IDO and click "Claim"
For vested tokens: return at each monthly vesting date for additional tranches
Portfolio page shows remaining vesting schedule

DAO Maker SHOs

Go to app.daomaker.com and connect wallet
Navigate to Deals → find your completed SHO
Click "Claim" when TGE period opens
View full vesting schedule in the deal dashboard
Return for each subsequent tranche — DAO Maker shows next claim dates

Binance Launchpad IEOs

No claiming required — tokens appear directly in your Binance spot wallet after TGE. If tokens don't appear within 24 hours of the scheduled distribution time, contact Binance support with your IEO subscription confirmation.

Direct Project Presales

Find the claim portal link in the project's official Telegram/Twitter announcement
Navigate there by typing the URL or using a bookmark
Connect your participating wallet
Follow project-specific instructions — the claim portal interface varies

Adding Tokens to Your Wallet

After claiming, if tokens don't appear automatically:

MetaMask

Switch to the correct network (BNB Chain, Base, etc.)
Scroll to bottom of Assets → "Import Tokens"
Paste token contract address → auto-fills name and decimals
Click "Add Custom Token" → "Import Tokens"

Phantom (Solana)

Tokens usually auto-appear after claiming
If not: go to "Manage Token List" → search or paste mint address
Toggle to enable the token

Phishing Attack Prevention

Critical: Never click claim portal links sent via DM, Telegram groups, or email. Always navigate directly to the official launchpad URL.

Legitimate Claim Portal	Phishing Claim Portal
URL matches official launchpad exactly	URL has substituted characters (l/1, 0/o)
Never asks for seed phrase	Requests seed phrase for "verification"
Gas fees appear normal	Requires unusual "activation fee" payment
Found via official project announcement	Shared via DM or Telegram group

Post-Claim Checklist

✅ Verify token balance in wallet
✅ Check listing price on Dexscreener
✅ Execute planned partial exit at target multiple
✅ Set calendar reminder for next vesting date
✅ Transfer long-term hold portion to hardware wallet

Glossary

Claim Portal: A web interface where presale participants retrieve their token allocation after TGE by connecting their wallet.
TGE (Token Generation Event): The moment when tokens are created and initial distribution begins, starting vesting schedules.
Vesting Tranche: A portion of vested tokens that becomes claimable at a specific date according to the vesting schedule.
Import Tokens: A MetaMask feature allowing manually adding token contracts that aren't automatically detected.

Disclaimer

Always verify claim portal URLs independently. Phishing attacks targeting presale investors are common. This is educational content. Not financial advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When can I claim my ICO or presale tokens after TGE?

Claiming becomes available after the project completes post-TGE liquidity setup — typically 30 minutes to 24 hours after the TGE announcement. The sequence: project deploys token contract → adds liquidity to DEX → opens the claim portal. For IEOs on Binance or other exchanges: tokens appear directly in your spot wallet without any claim action. For IDOs via launchpads (Seedify, DAO Maker, PinkSale): you must visit the launchpad's claim portal and manually initiate the claim transaction. Never claim from any source except the official launchpad platform you participated through.

How do I claim tokens from PinkSale after a presale?

PinkSale token claiming steps: (1) Go to pinksale.finance — use the exact URL from your original participation confirmation; (2) Connect the same wallet you used to participate (same address that received allocation); (3) Navigate to 'Launchpad' → 'My Contributions' or search for the project by name; (4) Find the completed presale — it should show 'Claim Tokens' button when liquidity has been added; (5) Click 'Claim Tokens' and confirm the MetaMask/wallet transaction; (6) Add the token contract address to MetaMask to see your balance (use 'Import Tokens' if not auto-detected).

How do I claim tokens from Seedify after an IDO?

Seedify token claiming: (1) Go to seedify.fund and connect your wallet; (2) Navigate to 'Portfolio' or the specific IDO's page; (3) If within the TGE period, you'll see a 'Claim' button with the available amount; (4) Click claim and approve the transaction in your wallet; (5) For vested tokens with monthly releases, return at each vesting date to claim additional tranches — your Seedify portfolio page shows upcoming release dates. Note: claiming on Seedify requires BNB or ETH for gas depending on which chain the token is on.

Why are my presale tokens not showing in my wallet after claiming?

Tokens claimed but not visible: MetaMask doesn't automatically detect new tokens. To add: (1) Copy the token contract address from the project's official website or launchpad page; (2) In MetaMask, scroll to 'Import Tokens' at the bottom of the Assets tab; (3) Paste the contract address — MetaMask auto-fills token symbol and decimals; (4) Click 'Add Custom Token' then 'Import Tokens'. The token should now appear with your balance. For Phantom (Solana): tokens usually auto-appear, but if not, use Phantom's search function or add via contract address in the 'Manage token list' section.

What is a vesting schedule and how do I claim vested token tranches?

Vesting schedules release tokens gradually over time rather than all at once. If your presale has a vesting schedule (e.g., 10% at TGE, then 10% monthly for 9 months), you must claim each tranche separately. How to claim vested tranches: return to the same claim portal used for the initial TGE claim at each vesting date; the available amount resets at each vesting date to show the newly unlocked tokens; claim these and they'll transfer to your wallet. Set calendar reminders for each vesting date — most platforms don't send reminders, and unclaimed tokens sit available until you collect them (they don't expire for most projects).

What are the red flags that a claim portal is a phishing scam?

Phishing claim portal red flags: URL doesn't exactly match the official launchpad or project website (check character by character — scammers use l/1, 0/o substitutions); you were directed to the claim portal via a DM on Telegram or Discord rather than official announcement channels; the page asks for your seed phrase or private key (legitimate claim portals NEVER need these — they only need your wallet connection via MetaMask); unusual 'verification fee' required in ETH/BNB before tokens are released; and the site has spelling errors or broken design inconsistent with the legitimate platform. Always navigate to claim portals by typing the URL directly or using bookmarks from your original participation.

Can I claim tokens on behalf of someone else's wallet?

No — token claims are wallet-specific. The smart contract releases tokens only to the wallet address that originally participated in the presale. You cannot claim to a different wallet from the one you contributed with, and you cannot claim on behalf of another address. If you need to move claimed tokens to a different wallet, first claim them to your participation wallet, then transfer to the destination wallet in a separate transaction. If you've lost access to the original participating wallet, token recovery may be possible through the claim contract with proof of participation — contact the project team with your original contribution transaction hash.

How much gas do I need for claiming presale tokens?

Gas requirements for claiming: BSC (BNB Chain) — claim transactions typically cost $0.05-$0.20 in BNB; ensure at least $0.50 BNB in your wallet for claiming; Ethereum mainnet — claim transactions cost $3-$30 depending on network conditions; have $50 ETH minimum for claiming plus additional for subsequent swaps; Ethereum L2 (Base, Arbitrum) — claim costs $0.01-$0.20; have $1-$5 equivalent; Solana — claiming SPL tokens costs $0.001-$0.005 in SOL; $1 SOL is more than sufficient. Always confirm the gas estimate before approving — if it shows unexpectedly high gas, double-check you're interacting with the correct contract.

What if the claim portal is unavailable after TGE?

If a claim portal is down or unavailable: first wait 30-60 minutes (many portals experience temporary overload at TGE); check if the project has announced maintenance on official channels; try a different browser or clear cache; if using a VPN, try disabling it (some claim portals geo-restrict); check if the claim portal URL has changed (projects sometimes migrate systems). If the portal remains unavailable for 24+ hours with no explanation: contact the project team through official channels with your contribution transaction hash; post in the project's Discord/Telegram community to see if others are experiencing the same issue; and never click 'alternative claim links' shared by others in Telegram — these are almost always phishing attempts.

How do I claim tokens from DAO Maker after an SHO?

DAO Maker SHO token claiming: (1) Go to app.daomaker.com and connect your wallet (same wallet used for SHO participation); (2) Navigate to 'Deals' section and find the completed SHO; (3) When TGE has occurred and the project team has enabled claims, a 'Claim' button appears; (4) Click to claim your TGE unlock amount; (5) For subsequent vesting releases, return to the same deal page at each unlock date. DAO Maker shows your full allocation, claimed amount, and next claim date in the deal dashboard — this is more user-friendly than many other launchpads for tracking vested positions.

What is the typical timeline from IDO close to claiming tokens?

Standard timeline: IDO closes → team deploys token contract (if not already deployed) → team adds liquidity to DEX (usually within 6-24 hours of IDO close) → launchpad enables claim portal (usually within 24-72 hours of liquidity add) → investors can claim TGE allocation. Total from IDO close to claimable: typically 24-96 hours. Some projects deploy faster (within hours); others take up to a week if there are technical or exchange listing delays. Follow official project channels for announcements of when claims will open — they typically announce 2-4 hours before enabling.

Should I claim tokens immediately or wait?

Claim timing considerations: claim the TGE allocation promptly after it becomes available (no downside to claiming, and it removes counterparty risk of unclaimed tokens in a launchpad contract); for vested tokens, claim each tranche promptly after it unlocks (vested tokens in the claim contract are at the launchpad platform's risk, not on your blockchain address); the exception is Ethereum mainnet where gas fees may justify batching multiple small vesting tranches into single claim sessions — but evaluate only if gas exceeds 5% of the claim value. On BSC and Solana, claim costs are negligible — always claim promptly.

What should I do with claimed tokens immediately after receiving them?

Post-claim token actions: (1) Verify token balance in your wallet (import the contract address if not auto-detected); (2) Check the current price on Dexscreener or the DEX — what is the listing premium vs your presale price?; (3) Execute your pre-planned exit strategy (sell X% at Y× multiple); (4) For holdings you're keeping long-term: transfer to hardware wallet for security (especially for larger positions); (5) If staking is available and you're planning to hold, evaluate staking the position (check whether yield is real revenue or emission-based); (6) Note the next vesting date in your calendar. The first 24-48 hours post-TGE are the highest liquidity window — executing planned exit is easiest during this period.

What are common claiming mistakes that cause token loss?

Critical claiming mistakes: (1) Claiming from a phishing portal — tokens sent to the attacker's contract; prevention: always type URLs directly or use bookmarks; (2) Approving 'verification' transactions that drain your wallet — legitimate claims never ask for outgoing asset approval; (3) Using a different wallet than the one that participated — claim goes to a wallet you didn't intend; (4) Not importing the token contract in MetaMask — tokens were claimed but appear invisible; (5) Missing vesting claim windows if there's a time limit (rare, but some projects set expiry on unclaimed vested tranches); (6) Claiming on wrong chain in a multi-chain project — tokens claimed on different chain from participation.

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