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# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ What is NATO?</mark>

NATO is a decentralized cryptocurrency launched on the Base Network, representing a digital nation owned and governed by its holders.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ How was NATO distributed?</mark>

Through a massive airdrop to over 1 million wallets — no presale, no private investors, no team allocation at launch.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Do I need to claim my airdrop?</mark>

No. If your wallet was eligible, the tokens were sent automatically. You can view your balance by importing the token in MetaMask.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ How do I add NATO to my wallet?</mark>

Open MetaMask > Import Tokens > Type "NATO" > Confirm.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Can the supply be increased?</mark>

No. The token contract is immutable and has no minting function. The total supply is fixed at 1 trillion NATO.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Is there a DAO or voting system?</mark>

Yes — it’s under development. Full DAO voting and proposal management are expected by Q1 2026.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Where can I trade NATO?</mark>

You can trade NATO on Uniswap, Poloniex, BitMart, AscendEX, and Zoomex.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Is NATO audited?</mark>

Yes. The smart contract is verified, and liquidity is locked until 2030. All transactions are viewable on BaseScan.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Is NATO a security or investment?</mark>

No. NATO is not a security. It is a decentralized, community-governed token intended for experimental and community purposes.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Can I use NATO for payments or utility?</mark>

Currently, NATO is primarily a community governance token. Future integrations may introduce payment or staking utilities.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ What blockchain is NATO on?</mark>

NATO runs on the Base Network, which is an Ethereum Layer 2 built by Coinbase.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ What wallet should I use?</mark>

Any EVM-compatible wallet like MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or Trust Wallet.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ How do I check if I received the airdrop?</mark>

Go to your wallet, add NATO as a custom token, and check your balance. You can also search your wallet on BaseScan.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Can I lose my tokens?</mark>

Yes. If you give someone your private key, lose access to your wallet, or interact with phishing links — your tokens can be lost.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ How can I get involved in the community?</mark>

Join our Telegram, Discord, and follow us on X (Twitter). You can also contribute to campaigns, create content, or propose ideas.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Is NATO available on centralized exchanges?</mark>

Yes. NATO is listed on major exchanges including Poloniex, BitMart, AscendEX, and Zoomex.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Is there a whitepaper?</mark>

Yes. You are reading it now. It is also available for download as a PDF and hosted on GitBook.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Is there a team behind NATO?</mark>

Yes, but they chose to launch the project without insider allocations. The project is now led by the community with open development.

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Is there a roadmap?</mark>

Yes. You can find it in the roadmap section of this document. It includes all milestones, phases, and development goals. Or click [here](/the-nation-token-docs/roadmap.md)

#### <mark style="color:red;">❓ Where can I see on-chain data?</mark>

Visit [The Nation Token On Basescan.rog](https://basescan.org/token/0xd968196fa6977c4e58f2af5ac01c655ea8332d22) and search the official contract address or your wallet address.


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