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🆓 Claiming Bandit Coins

Giveaway closed

The giveaway ended on November 1, 2024, and all unclaimed coins were burned. No claims are accepted anymore. This guide stays up as history. Steps 1 through 8 still work as a general walkthrough for connecting a Zano wallet to Bandit City.

This was the guide for claiming free Bandit coins during the 2024 giveaway.

Prerequisites:​

Step-by-Step Guide:​

  1. Open and Sync Zano Wallet:
    • Launch your Zano desktop wallet and wait for it to fully sync with the blockchain.
  2. Enable Zano Companion:
    • Go to the wallet settings and toggle the "Zano Companion" switch. If prompted, create a master password.
  3. Copy the Secret Key:
    • Right-click to copy the secret key displayed in the wallet.
  4. Install Zano Companion Extension:
    • Open your browser and install the Zano Companion extension from the Chrome Web Store.
  5. Set Up Zano Companion:
    • Click on the extension icon, paste the secret key in the appropriate field, and enter your password to log in.
  6. Register Your Alias:
    • If you haven't already, register an alias on the Zano blockchain. This will be your identity within the Zano ecosystem.
  7. Connect to Bandit City:
    • Navigate to the Bandit City website. Click on the "Connect Wallet" button and select the Zano Extension.
  8. Authorize Connection:
    • A popup will appear on the Zano Companion extension to authorize the connection. Approve the request to connect your wallet.
  9. Claim Your Bandit Coins:
    • If eligible, follow the on-screen instructions to claim your free Bandit coins. Your eligibility is based on having a Zano alias as of July 1, 2024.

And that's it! Welcome to Bandit City, where privacy and prosperity go hand in hand.

🔧 Troubleshooting​

Why is claim showing as "busy"?​

Sometimes, you may encounter a "busy" message when trying to claim your Bandit coins. This is most likely due to locked Bandit coins on the airdrop wallet.

Explanation: In the CryptoNote protocol that Bandit is built on, after a transaction, you need to wait for 10 confirmations for the change to arrive. Essentially, the system is waiting for the amount to become available for the next claimer.

What to Do:

  • Wait for a few minutes (usually 2-3 minutes)
  • Try claiming again
  • If the issue persists, check the Zano blockchain explorer to verify network status

Other Common Issues​

Wallet Not Connecting:

  • Ensure Zano Companion is properly installed and the secret key is correctly entered
  • Check that your Zano desktop wallet is running and synced
  • Try refreshing the browser page

Alias Not Found:

  • Your alias must have been registered before July 1, 2024 to be eligible
  • Verify your alias is correctly registered in your Zano wallet
  • Make sure you're using the same wallet that contains your alias

For more detailed steps and additional troubleshooting, visit the Zano Companion Documentation.

📖 Next Steps​

After claiming your Bandit coins: