Getting INCP Tokens
INCP is the native token of the Inception blockchain. You need INCP to pay for transaction fees (gas) and to participate as a validator.
What is INCP?
INCP is used for:
- Gas Fees: Pay for transaction execution on the Inception network
- Validator Staking: Validators must stake 32 INCP to participate in consensus
- Network Security: Staked INCP secures the proof-of-stake network
- Governance Participation: Token holders can vote on network proposals
Token Supply
- Maximum Supply: 50,000,000,000 INCP (50 billion)
- Fixed Cap: No inflation beyond the maximum supply
- Initial Distribution: See Tokenomics for allocation details
How to Get INCP
For Users (Small Amounts)
Once INCP listings go live on exchanges, you'll be able to acquire INCP through:
1. Centralized Exchanges (Coming Soon)
Watch the Status page for announcements about exchange listings. Centralized exchanges will offer:
- Fiat-to-INCP purchases (USD, EUR, etc.)
- Crypto-to-INCP trading pairs
- Simple user interface for beginners
2. Decentralized Exchanges (Coming Soon)
Once the Inception Swap launches (TBA — follow /status), you can trade other tokens for INCP directly:
- Trade directly from your wallet
- No KYC required
- Full custody of your funds
3. Bridge (Future)
The Inception Bridge will allow you to transfer assets from other blockchains and swap them for INCP.
For Validators (32 INCP Required)
If you plan to run a validator, you'll need to acquire 32 INCP for the deposit:
- Acquire INCP through exchanges (when available)
- Transfer to your wallet that you control
- Make the validator deposit following the Validator Setup Guide
Validators must deposit exactly 32 INCP to activate. This amount is locked while you're validating and subject to slashing penalties if you misbehave.
Safety Guidelines
When acquiring INCP, follow these security best practices:
✅ Do's
- Verify exchange legitimacy before depositing funds
- Enable 2FA on all exchange accounts
- Use hardware wallets for large amounts
- Double-check addresses before sending transactions
- Start with small test transactions
- Keep seed phrases secure and offline
❌ Don'ts
- Never share your private keys or seed phrase
- Don't trust unsolicited DMs offering tokens
- Avoid unverified exchanges or trading platforms
- Don't store large amounts on exchanges long-term
- Never click suspicious links claiming free INCP
- Don't rush - verify everything twice
Price and Market Information
For current INCP price information and market data, visit:
The network is currently in early stages. Price discovery and liquidity will develop as exchanges list INCP and the ecosystem grows.
When Will INCP Be Available?
Timeline for INCP availability:
- Now: Genesis validators and early participants
- Phase 1: Limited exchange listings (TBA — follow /status)
- Phase 2: Major exchange listings and DeFi integration
- Future: Native DEX (Inception Swap) launches (TBA — follow /status)
Check the Status page regularly for updates and announcements.
For live endpoints, caps, and incident updates, always check the Inception Status page: https://inceptionera.com/status
Getting Started Amounts
How much INCP you need depends on your use case:
| Use Case | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Simple transactions | 0.01 - 0.1 INCP |
| Regular user | 0.5 - 2 INCP |
| DeFi participant | 5 - 50 INCP |
| Validator | 32+ INCP (required) |
Inception uses EIP-1559 for predictable gas fees. Most simple transactions cost a fraction of 1 INCP, but it's good to have a buffer for network congestion.
Still Have Questions?
- Check the Tokenomics page for detailed token information
- Visit the Status page for announcements
- Review the Protocol documentation for technical details
- Contact us through the main site
Disclaimers
Information only. Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency prices are volatile. Only risk what you can afford to lose. Governance parameters and allocations may evolve via community votes; always verify on the Transparency & Addresses page and Status.