# RMRK Token Distribution

On September 15th 2021, the RMRK token was minted and distributed to all eggdopters according to a July 1st snapshot.

## How to see my balance

You can see your balance by visiting [Singular](https://) or [Kanaria]() and checking out the header.


Alternatively, you can check the Polkadot JS UI interface [here](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fkusama-statemine-rpc.paritytech.net#/assets/balances). You must use the dropdown to select asset 8 (RMRK) and this UI will then show you all of your accounts that have some balance of this token.


Please note that because the token is minted on the Statemine chain, you **must be connected to the Statemine chain** to read it and interact with it.

Other wallets and interfaces that can show you the RMRK token balance:

- [Polkawallet](https://polkawallet.io/)

> 🚨 Please understand that you will **never** see your token balance in the Polkadot JS extension. The extension is just a signer, a set of crypto keys that allow access to your accounts. It does not know or care about chains, because it just stores math (cryptographic access to your accounts). As such, please use one of the above methods to see your balance.

## How to send the token

To send the token, you can use the same Polkadot JS UI. The same table will show a "Send" button next to any address that can send the tokens.


Please note that the recipient **MUST** have at least the existential deposit amount of KSM in their account. **You cannot send tokens to dead accounts**. 0.005 KSM is enough.

## How to trade the token

There is currently no way to trade the token. If any exchange, dex or cex, offers to trade the token and is NOT listed here as an official partner, they **are most certainly trying to scam you**.

The RMRK Association does not recommend engaging in OTC trades either - please wait for the token to be tradable in the very near future.

**⚠ The first CEX to list this token will be Kucoin, which will happen in September 2021.**

## How to use the token

As [documented earlier](https://url.rmrk.app/utility), the RMRK token will have plenty of utility across the ecosystem - both as the native currency of the RMRK protocol and metaverse, and as a currency on the Singular website and other products we (the RMRK team) build and launch. Additionally, the RMRK token will be added as collateral to various DeFi ecosystems and into various DEX pools.

Right now, however, the token has no such functionality yet - it's coming in the very near future.

## What about my tokens on Kucoin?

If you were entitled to any tokens via Kucoin, those tokens will be unlocked for you **on Kucoin** when trading begins because the tokens are distributed based on the eggholder snapshot on July 1st, and at that time all the Kucoin eggs were with Kucoin.

The RMRK team has no control over this aspect of token deployment, and it would be best if you contact Kucoin's support about this matter, or wait for the listing to start.

## My balance doesn't match what I expected

Please contact us via [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]) and we'll try to get to the bottom of it asap.