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# Claim your Shiba

Getting into Asteroid Shiba takes about a minute.

## What you need

* **Telegram** — the game runs as a Mini App inside Telegram.
* **A BEP20 (BSC) wallet** — for payments and, later, withdrawals. You can add this at any time; you don't need it just to claim.

## Claim your Level 0 Shiba

Every new explorer claims a **Level 0 Shiba** — your starting mascot — for **free**.

1. Open the Asteroid Shiba Mini App in Telegram.
2. Join the required Telegram channel and chat when prompted.
3. Tap **Claim** to lock in your Shiba.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Free entry closes on August 6, 2026.** After that, joining Asteroid Shiba becomes paid. Numbers are limited and it may close earlier, so claim while it is open.
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{% hint style="info" %}
The **Founder Shiba** was a separate, pre-launch mascot and is no longer available — the Founder Phase closed when Season 1 launched on July 24, 2026. See [Founder Phase](/asteroid-shiba-docs/founder-phase/overview.md).
{% endhint %}

## Invite your friends early

The referral program is **already live**. Every explorer you invite now carries into the game from day one — a stronger start and better odds. See [How referrals work](/asteroid-shiba-docs/referral-and-explorer-network/overview.md).

**Next:** [Home screen tour →](/asteroid-shiba-docs/getting-started/home.md)


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