Flow (FLOW) Claiming & Staking FAQ – Kraken

What is the difference between FLOW and FLOWH on Kraken?

FLOWH

FLOWH tokens on Kraken are Flow tokens that have been claimed on Kraken and were bought during the Community Token Sale.

They are Locked based on the following scheme:
Community sale: 50% of tokens become freely transferable after a one year cliff, the remaining 50% vest on a monthly basis over the following year (same as prelaunch VCs).

Auction: 1 year lock-up, after which fully unlocked.
FLOWH will be Staked by default. FLOWH rewards will be available as FLOW fully unlocked asset.

FLOWH cannot be withdrawn or traded during the above lock periods.

FLOW

FLOW tokens on Kraken are Flow tokens that are earned through Staking or have been bought through trading. These tokens can be staked, un-staked, deposited, traded and withdrawn.

When will staking for Flow tokens become available?
We will also support Flow staking as soon as it is available on the network (expected to start sometime in November).

What is the reward percent for staking Flow tokens on Kraken?
The rewards and minimums for staking may be found here.

Can I withdraw the Flow tokens I have claimed to my Kraken account?
Flow tokens that are claimed on your Kraken account are subject to a holding period of one year during which they are not transferable. Only Flow tokens that are traded or earned through staking may be withdrawn.

Are there any geographic restrictions for claiming or staking Flow tokens?
Flow token claims and staking are not available to citizens or residents of the US and Canada.

For further details you can find our announcement blog post here.

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