# Participating in Token Sale

Learn how to join a fully decentralized on-chain Token Sale on [DeXe dApp](https://app.dexe.io/) and claim tokens according to the vesting schedule.

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**Make sure your have:**

* *enough native tokens (ETH, BNB, etc.) to cover gas fees;*
* sufficient balance of the payment asset you’ll use (e.g., USDT).

For private sales, your wallet must be **whitelisted** — otherwise, participation won’t be possible.
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### 1. Choose the Token Sale

Find the **Token Sales** tab on the DAO page and select the sale you want to join.

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### 2. Explore Sale Details

Each sale page displays the key details — token, price, pairs, limits, and progress.

If vesting applies, you’ll also see the cliff and full vesting schedule, with exact start and end dates on the right panel.

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**Cliff** – initial lock period before unlocks start.

**Vesting** – time during which tokens gradually unlock after the cliff.

**Release frequency** – how often tokens unlock (e.g. monthly, weekly).
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### 3. Buy Tokens

Once you’ve reviewed the details, enter the amount you’d like to buy.

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Approve and confirm the purchase — all done!

### 4. Claim Tokens

**The cliff or vesting period begins once the sale is finalized.** Tokens unlock gradually and can be claimed on the same Token Sales page.&#x20;

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Each time you claim, the unlocked tokens are **automatically transferred from the treasury to your wallet.**

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If a **cliff** is active, no tokens can be claimed until the cliff ends.

The **Next Unlock** timer shows when the next portion becomes claimable.
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