How to join Idena

To start mining Idena, you need to validate your cryptoidentity. It does not require the disclosure of any personal data (no KYC). You need to appear online when the validation ceremony starts and solve a series of flip-tests (CAPTCHAs).

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Step 1
Get an invitation code

To minimize the probability of a Sybil attack, the pace of network growth is restricted: Idena network participation is invitation-based. New invitations can be sent out only by validated users. The number of invitations is limited and increases as the network grows.

Please choose the platform where you have the most active account:

Join the official Idena Telegram group and request an invitation code from the community.

Follow @IdenaNetwork
Send a tweet with a hashtag #IdenaInvite from your account. To get an invite, your account should be older than two months and have at least 100 followers. The tweet should say:

I want to join @IdenaNetwork to become a validator of the first Proof-of-Person blockchain #IdenaInvite

https://www.idena.io/join-idena

Enter your twitter name and click Get an invitation code button. The code will be shown automatically.

Get an invitation code

Step 2
Create and activate your Idena account

Open Idena Web App
Follow the instructions to create your account
Activate your invitation code. Please note that the invitation code expires 5 mins before validation!

Step 3
Stay updated

Validation ceremony is a time-sensitive event. It requires users to be strictly on time and to use the latest version of Idena app to be able to participate in validation. Even 1 minute late or outdated app version could lead to failure.

Telegram: Idena Announcements channel (important updates and announcements only)
Twitter: @IdenaNetwork

Step 4
Prepare yourself for the validation session

Step 5
Join the validation ceremony to validate your account

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Sign in into your Idena web app 15 minutes before next validation session starts. Check that you have wait for validation status. Make sure that you have a good internet connection. We recommend Laptop/PC for better experience.
Wait for the validation session to begin. Follow the instructions, solve flips and enjoy the process!
Wait for the validation results. If you have successfully solved the flips, you will get a Newbie status. Congratulations, you are now a validated cryptoidentity!

After validation

Step 1
Start mining

Download the Idena Desktop App.
Migrate your Idena account (using Settings page): export your private key backup from the Idena Web App and then import it in your Idena Desktop App.
Activate your Mining status and keep your Idena node synchronized to mine iDNA coins.

Step 2
Prolong your cryptoidentity status

Your cryptoidentity status is valid until the next epoch. You should prolong your validation status for every new epoch.

Learn how to create flips and submit three flips before the next validation. If you don't submit 3 flips you won't be allowed to participate in the next validation.
Schedule your next validation.