cPen Network Update: INK KYC Deadline Date Out, HATN Mining Live The cPen Network update today centers on the INK token KYC. The team announced August 13, 2026 as the INK KYC deadline, since
The cPen Network update today centers on the INK token KYC. The team announced August 13, 2026 as the INK KYC deadline, since KYC and liveness verification closes then.
Along with this, the optional $INK Lock window also ends at the same moment. Anyone who mined $INK before it ended on July 30, 2026 needs to act before then to stay eligible for $INK distribution.
KYC Deadline: August 13, 2026, 23:59:59 UTC.
KYC/Liveness: Verification closes at the deadline.
$INK Lock: Optional lock window also ends then.
KYC and liveness checks run only inside the official app, so a quick update to the latest version comes first. Liveness verification confirms a real person sits behind each account, which blocks bots and duplicate claims.
The steps run in this order:
Update the app to the latest version from the official app store listing.
Open the verification section inside the app and select KYC.
Complete the liveness check, which typically asks for a short face scan or a live selfie to confirm a real person controls the account.
Link a self-custody wallet, such as MetaMask or Trust Wallet, since exchange deposit addresses do not qualify.
Submit the verification and wait for confirmation inside the app before the deadline.
This cPen Network update also notes a two-week grace period followed the end of $INK mining, giving miners time to finish these steps..
INK Lock & Earn is optional, but it can raise the final payout by a wide margin. Verified users can pick from a short menu of lock periods:
Roughly six months for a 6% bonus
One year for a 15% bonus
Two years for up to a 40% bonus
The platform confirms that before the deadline, a user can choose a lock option, switch to a different one, or cancel it entirely.
After August 13, the choice becomes permanent and cannot be changed. Skipping the lock is fine too, since unlocked $INK token simply follows the regular phased distribution schedule.
The network rests on a mobile-first model where a phone app replaces mining rigs entirely. The project has moved through several tokens as it grows:
$CPEN, built on BNB Smart Chain, funds buybacks and burns, and this cPen Network update traces its team and treasury allocations back to the original launch.
$INK, the recent community-heavy token, closed its mining phase on July 30, 2026 and now moves into verification and distribution.
$HATN, short for Human Attention Token, has been the live mining token since July 31, 2026.
This shift from INK to HATN mining, a core piece of cPen Network tokenomics, moves the project from passive daily claims toward rewarding steady engagement.
Source: Official Announcement
HATN mining runs on the project's Attention-Token Economic Model, often shortened to ATEM. Users can make up to four manual claims each UTC day, starting at a base rate and climbing toward a 1.5x multiplier through streaks.
The cPen Network update today centers on a simple outcome: missing the KYC deadline means missing $INK distribution entirely, since only verified balances qualify.
Ad revenue inside the app funds ongoing buybacks and quarterly token burns, part of a closed-loop design meant to support long-term value over pure hype. A recent double buyback round in late July and early August adds further pressure toward deflation.
Once the deadline passes, $INK verification wraps up and phased distribution begins, with locked portions starting their bonus timers as each release lands. The INK smart contract remains pending, and no major exchange listing has been confirmed yet. Mobile crypto mining continues through HATN in the meantime, with updates expected through the official app and its usual channels.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Crypto markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.
