Introducing aZenko: The Pre-TGE Token Powering Early Staking & Adoption

What is aZenko?

aZenko is the pre-TGE token designed to reward early adopters and bootstrap engagement within the Zenko ecosystem before the official Token Generation Event (TGE). Unlike standard pre-launch allocations, aZenko provides immediate utility, allowing holders to stake and earn rewards from day one while ensuring a fair and structured transition into the full $ZENKO token economy.

Most importantly, aZenko is fully collateralized—meaning that it represents a 1:1 allocation for future ZENKO tokens upon vesting. Holders can claim, stake, and participate in governance ahead of the full token launch, ensuring early alignment between the community and the broader Zenko ecosystem.

Who Can Claim aZenko?

The aZenko token is exclusively claimable by engaged participants within the Zenko and ApeChain ecosystems. This ensures long-term alignment and utility-driven adoption, avoiding speculative short-term claims.

🔹 ApeChain Ecosystem Participants – Holders of select ApeChain and Yuga Labs NFTs

🔹 Previous Cleo Token Holders – Users who held Cleo tokens before the snapshot

By focusing on engaged, impact-driven participants, aZenko ensures that early adopters benefit from ecosystem growth while contributing to its long-term success.

How to Claim aZenko

The claim window opens on February 14, 2025, and remains open for 60 days, closing on April 15, 2025. The aZenko token is launching on ApeChain (as will the Zenko token) so you must add ApeChain to your decentralized wallet and have a small amount of ApeCoin to claim (as with any EVM blockchain), You can bridge ApeCoin to ApeChain using either the OFFICIAL BRIDGE or STARGATE and then head to CLAIM to claim your tokens.

For those that want more detail, here is a step by step guide and video on how to claim.

Step 1: Add ApeChain to Your Wallet

To interact with ApeChain, you first need to add it to your MetaMask wallet. Follow these steps:

1. Open MetaMask and click on the network dropdown at the top.

2. Click “Add Network” and select “Add a network manually”.

3. Enter the following details:

• Network Name: ApeChain

• RPC URL: https://apechain.calderachain.xyz/http

• Chain ID: 33139

• Currency Symbol: APE

• Block Explorer URL: https://apechain.calderaexplorer.xyz/

4. Click Save to add ApeChain to your wallet.

Alternatively, you can follow the ApeChain setup guide here: ApeChain MetaMask Guide.

Step 2: Add APE for Gas Fees

To process transactions on ApeChain, you’ll need ApeCoin (APE) as gas. You can bridge APE from Ethereum to ApeChain using one of the following options:

Option 1: ApeChain Official Bridge 🔗 ApeChain Portal Bridge

Option 2: Stargate Finance Bridge 🔗 Stargate Bridge

1. Connect your wallet and select Ethereum as the source chain.

2. Select ApeChain as the destination chain.

3. Choose ApeCoin (APE) as the asset you want to bridge.

4. Enter the amount and confirm the transaction.

Once your APE tokens arrive in your ApeChain wallet, you are ready to claim your aZenko.

Step 3: Claim Your aZenko Tokens

Now that your wallet is set up with ApeChain and gas fees covered, you can claim your aZenko tokens.

1. Go to the Zenko Claim Page: 🔗 https://claim.zenkoprotocol.com/

2. Click “Connect Wallet” and select MetaMask.

3. If eligible, you will see your aZenko allocation. Click “Claim” to receive your tokens.

4. Confirm the transaction in MetaMask. Once processed, your aZenko tokens will be available in your wallet.

Step 4: Add aZenko to Your Wallet

To view your aZenko tokens in MetaMask, manually add the token using the contract address:

• Token Contract Address: 0xc59c5D5220Eb9217cD4cce63e6E380F40f3a02a4

• Token Symbol: aZENKO

Alternatively, on the claim page, click the “Add to MetaMask” button for one-click integration.

IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES CLAIMING (i.e. your allocation doesn’t show or you use a cold wallet for your NFTs) PLEASE LOG THE ISSUE HERE AND WE’LL GET IT RESOLVED.

The Benefits of Holding aZenko

Unlike standard pre-TGE allocations that lack immediate utility, aZenko is designed to offer both short-term and long-term benefits within the Zenko ecosystem.

1. 100% Collateralized Swap for $ZENKO

aZenko represents a 1:1 allocation for $ZENKO tokens, ensuring that every claimed aZenko converts fully into $ZENKO upon vesting. This eliminates risk and guarantees full participation in the Zenko economy at launch.

2. Immediate Staking & Rewards

Unlike traditional vesting tokens, aZenko can be staked immediately. This means that holders can start earning additional rewards from day one, ensuring that early adopters benefit from ecosystem growth even before TGE.

3. Structured Vesting for Long-Term Value

To prevent early sell pressure and ensure long-term commitment, aZenko follows a structured vesting model aligned with presale allocations:

• 3-month cliff post-TGE.

• 6-month linear vesting period.

This approach ensures sustainable price action, reduces immediate market volatility, and rewards long-term community members.

Let’s recap.

✅ aZenko is fully collateralized for a 1:1 conversion to $ZENKO, ensuring holders receive full value.

✅ Staking is available immediately, creating early engagement and economic participation before the token launch.

What’s Next?

The Zenko x ApeChain partnership is only the beginning. Over the next few months, we will launch key activations that integrate brands, communities, and impact-driven engagement into the blockchain economy.

🔹 Step 1: Check eligibility & claim your aZenko before April 15, 2025

🔹 Step 2: Stake aZenko immediately and start earning rewards

🔹 Step 3: Hold and vest for your full $ZENKO allocation post-TGE

Final Thoughts: Why aZenko Matters

The introduction of aZenko marks a pivotal moment for the Zenko ecosystem, ensuring that early adopters, ApeChain holders, and previous Cleo users benefit from early staking, structured vesting, and long-term ecosystem alignment.

Unlike mass airdrops to grab attention, aZenko is designed for sustainable growth, community participation, and economic impact. By leveraging ApeChain’s high-speed infrastructure, Zenko is pioneering the next evolution of real-world blockchain adoption.

Claim your aZenko today and be part of the future of Web3-powered impact.