> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zeta.markets/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zeta.markets/~/changes/R54eqdjuKLVOBkiYmsfG/the-zex-airdrop/claim-your-zex.md).

# Claim Your $ZEX Allocation

* [Claiming Your $ZEX Allocation](#claiming-your-usdzex-allocation)
* [Diamond Hand Claim](#diamond-hand-claim)
* [Immediate Claim & 7-Day Bonus](#immediate-claim-and-7-day-bonus)
* [Staking Airdrop](/~/changes/R54eqdjuKLVOBkiYmsfG/the-zex-airdrop/staking-airdrop.md)

### Claiming Your $ZEX Allocation

1. Head to [https://token.zeta.markets/](https://token.zeta.markets) - please verify that you are at the correct link and beware of scammers!
2. Connect Your Trading Wallet
3. Choose [Immediate Claim](#immediate-claim-and-7-day-bonus) or [Diamond Hand Claim](#diamond-hand-claim) - see details below

[You can check out the various claim & staking guides here](/~/changes/R54eqdjuKLVOBkiYmsfG/the-zex-airdrop/zex-guide.md)

### Diamond Hand Claim

The Diamond Hand Claim is designed for users who are long-term aligned with Zeta. 

By opting for a Diamond Hand Claim***, users can claim all of their allocation categories in full at TGE and stake them in one action***. Staking your airdrop from the outset offers several benefits:

* Qualification for the [Staking Airdrop](/~/changes/R54eqdjuKLVOBkiYmsfG/the-zex-airdrop/staking-airdrop.md)
* Staking your airdrop earlier means your average gZEX over the first epoch will be higher, increasing your potential staking airdrop rewards.
* Immediate participation in governance and access to boosted incentives as soon as they are implemented.

### Immediate Claim & 7-Day Bonus

The Immediate Claim allows users to claim their airdrop at any time. Users can claim their allocations in full immediately from TGE, along with any portion of the [7-Day Bonus](/~/changes/R54eqdjuKLVOBkiYmsfG/the-zex-airdrop/zex-allocations.md#id-7-day-bonus) that has already unlocked.

As the [7-Day Bonus](/~/changes/R54eqdjuKLVOBkiYmsfG/the-zex-airdrop/zex-allocations.md#id-7-day-bonus) continues to unlock, a user opting for an Immediate Claim can claim a larger allocation until the maximum allocation is reached at the end of the 7-day period.

#### Example

User A is eligible for 1000 $ZEX from OG, Season 1, Season 2 and the Community Allocation and therefore a 7-Day Bonus of 1000 $ZEX.

#### Scenario 1 - Claim Immediately At TGE

* If User A claims immediately at TGE, they can claim 1000 $ZEX but can claim none of the 7-Day Bonus.
* Total claimable amount is 1000 $ZEX

#### Scenario 2 - Claim After 4 Days

* If User A waits for 4 days before claiming, they can claim all of their allocation of 1000 $ZEX & approximately 4/7 of the 7-Day Bonus, 571 $ZEX 
* Their total claimable amount is now 1571 $ZEX

#### Scenario 3 - Claim after 7 Days

* Since the 7-day period is complete, User A can claim the full 1000 $ZEX from their allocations and the full 1000 $ZEX from their 7-Day Bonus Allocation
* Their total claimable amount is now 2000 $ZEX

### Staking Airdrop

***For full details please see*** [***Staking Airdrop***](/~/changes/R54eqdjuKLVOBkiYmsfG/the-zex-airdrop/staking-airdrop.md)

The staking airdrop (**2% of supply**) rewards token holders that indicate their commitment to Zeta’s long-term success and governance by staking their tokens within the first epoch (28 days) after TGE.\
\
The staking airdrop will be allocated in proportion to a user’s average governance score, gZEX, over the epoch. The longer a user commits to staking their tokens and the more tokens they lock, the larger their gZEX will be.

#### Example

For example, if my average gZEX over the first epoch is 100 and the total average gZEX is 10,000, I would receive 1% of the [Staking Airdrop](/~/changes/R54eqdjuKLVOBkiYmsfG/the-zex-airdrop/staking-airdrop.md).

#### Staking Airdrop Distribution

The staking airdrop will be distributed 28 days (1 epoch) after the TGE date. The Staking Airdrop will be distributed as gZEX staked for 90 days. Once a user begins vesting their gZEX, it will convert to liquid ZEX over 90 days.

#### Staking Airdrop Allocation

A user's average gZEX will be calculated by sampling gZEX randomly every hour over the course of the epoch. Based on a staker’s average gZEX over the epoch, they will receive a proportional share of the staking airdrop.

<br>