# The Zama Public Auction

**The Zama Public Auction** is a sealed-bid Dutch auction, using Zama itself to keep participant bids confidential. This ensures that users can purchase tokens at a price they believe is fair, regardless of Zama’s previous funding round.

## Important dates

* **Start date:** January 21, 2026 at 8:00AM UTC
* **End date:** Janaury 24, 2026 at 8:00PM UTC
* **Claim date:** February 2, 2026 at 8:00AM UTC

## Useful links

* [Auction.zama.org](https://auction.zama.org)
* [Zama on X](https://x.com/zama)
* [Zama on Telegram](https://t.me/zama_on_telegram)

## Learn more

* [How it works](https://docs.zama.org/auction/how-it-works)
* [Facts](https://docs.zama.org/auction/facts)
* [Timeline](https://docs.zama.org/auction/timeline)
* [Bonus allocation](https://docs.zama.org/auction/bonus)
* [FAQ](https://docs.zama.org/auction/faq)
* [Support](https://docs.zama.org/auction/support)
* [Terms](https://www.zama.org/legal/token-auction-terms)


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