cPen Network Introduces HATN Mining: Complete Beginner's Guide
Understanding HATN Mining in the cPen Network Ecosystem
Mobile mining apps come and go, but cPen Network has been through this transition before. On July 30, 2026, INK mining officially ended, and a new mining cycle called HATN (Human Attention Token) went live the very next second. This guide breaks down what cPen Network is, what HATN mining actually means, and how to participate now that the switch has happened.
Three quick takeaways before the details:
cPen Network confirmed the shift from INK-to-HATN mining as part of its evolving reward-token model, not a one-off rebrand.
Human Attention Token mining runs on a tiered claim system, rewarding more frequent, attentive participation with higher multipliers.
INK hasn't disappeared it's now moving through a structured KYC and distribution process instead of being actively mined.
What Is cPen Network?
cPen Network is a mobile-first blockchain platform built around smartphone mining. Users check in through the official app, complete daily claims, and earn tokens without buying hardware or spending anything upfront. The project describes itself as a closed-loop mobile-mining economy, where mining rewards stay tied to real, verified activity inside the app rather than being handed out arbitrarily.
Every miner goes through KYC verification, which keeps rewards linked to actual people instead of bots. Behind the scenes, the Network token model has already gone through one evolution: cPen , the original token, was followed by INK Token as the day-to-day mining reward. Human Attention Token is now the third chapter in that same story.
What Is HATN Mining?
HATN stands for Human Attention Token, and it's the newest mining reward inside cPen Network. According to the project's own announcement, Human Attention Token is the implementation of the Attention-Token Economic Model (ATEM), introduced in cPen's research paper titled "From Labor to Attention." In simple terms, the model is built around rewarding user attention and engagement rather than treating mining as pure computational labor.
HATN-mining is directly connected to cPen Network's broader token roadmap it replaces INK as the active daily reward, the same way it once replaced cPen, keeping the same underlying philosophy of rewarding verified, real participation over automated farming.
How HATN Mining Works
HATN mining runs on a structured daily claim system, and understanding it is the fastest way to get the most out of it.
Claim | Type | Multiplier |
Claim 1 | Basic | 1.0x |
Claim 2 | — | 1.1x |
Claim 3 | — | 1.3x |
Claim 4 | — | 1.5x |
Source: Official X Account
The Basic Claim rewards 5 HATN, and each additional claim within the same UTC day pushes the multiplier higher, rewarding consistent, active participation rather than a single quick check-in. Users can make up to four claims per UTC day, so spacing out engagement across the day maximizes total rewards.
Referral rewards are set at 10% of manually claimed Human Attention Token. It's worth noting this percentage applies only to manual claims vacation-day credits, burns, and other automatic rewards are excluded from the referral calculation.
HATN Mining App Download Guide
HATN-mining is currently available only through the official cPen app, and there are a few requirements to keep in mind before you start:
Update the app to version 1.3.22 or later to access HATN-mining without issues.
Download the app only from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
HATN-mining is not currently available through the APK version or the web version of the app.
Skipping the update is the most common reason users run into problems switching over from INK-to-HATN mining, so this step matters more than it might seem.
Difference Between INK Token Mining and HATN Mining
INK mining and HATN-mining share the same core idea reward verified, real users through daily app activity but they work differently in practice.
INK mining ran on a simpler daily check-in model without tiered claim multipliers. HATN-mining introduces a four-claim tiered system with increasing multipliers, directly implementing the Attention-Token Economic Model rather than a flat reward-per-day structure. It also required no app-version restriction the way HATN currently does, since HATN mining is locked to app version 1.3.22 or later and to mobile app access only.
What Happens to INK Now?
Although INK mining has ended, token distribution is only just beginning, and it follows three clear steps:
A two-week grace period lets users complete their KYC and Liveness verification.
Once the grace period ends, token verification begins.
After verification is complete, it is distributed in phases.
Anyone who participated in mining should complete KYC and Liveness verification during the grace period and double-check that their submitted wallet address is correct, since this directly determines whether distribution goes smoothly.
How to Participate in HATN Mining
Getting started is straightforward if the app is already updated:
Download or update the official app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Complete KYC verification if you haven't already, since this is required to keep mining rewards tied to real users.
Open the app daily and make your claims up to four per UTC day to take advantage of the increasing multipliers.
Refer others to earn 10% of their manually claimed HATN, keeping in mind that automatic rewards don't count toward this.
What's Next for cPen Network
The bigger story now depends on how consistently HATN mining performs over the coming months and how smoothly the distribution process plays out for existing holders. cPen Network has already shown it's willing to iterate on its reward model, having moved from cPen to INK-to-HATN, so continued updates through the official app and channels are worth following closely rather than assuming today's structure is final.
Conclusion
The move from INK-to-HATN mining is cPen Network's third evolution of its reward system, built around the Attention-Token Economic Model instead of flat daily rewards. If you were mining INK, the priority now is completing KYC and Liveness verification during the grace period. If you're mining HATN, updating your app and understanding the tiered claim structure is the key to getting the most out of it.
Disclaimer
This article is for general information and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Mining rewards, token distribution timelines, and app features can change, so always verify details through the official app and website before acting.
