# FAQ

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## Table of Contents

* [**Getting Started**](#getting-started)
* [**NFTs**](#nft-questions)
* [**Growing**](#growing)
* [**Manufacturing**](#manufacturing)
* [**Shipping**](#shipping)
* [**Products**](#products)
* [**Control App**](#control-app)
* [**Tokens**](#tokens)
* [**Legal**](#legal)

### Key FAQ

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<summary><strong>wen mint?</strong></summary>

September. Get ready to grow.

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<summary>How many CryptoGrow Burn NFTs are in the collection?</summary>

4,200

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<summary>What comes with a CryptoGrow Burn NFT?</summary>

1. &#x20;Physical Hardware - CryptoGrow Pod & GrowKit
2. Control App - iPhone & Android
3. Grow-to-Earn via in-app rewards program
4. Avatar NFT - Airdropped
5. $HRVST Tokens
6. Merch
7. Grow NFT - Airdropped&#x20;
8. IRL Events

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<summary><strong>What is the CryptoGrow Burn NFT price?</strong></summary>

Public pricing is 1,399 USDC and Greenlist is 1,199 USDC. These will be converted to ETH the day of mint. Estimated public price is around .75 ETH.

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<summary>How do I join the Greenlist?</summary>

We will be selecting 2000 users for the Greenlist through our PREMINT page! Sign up here: <https://www.premint.xyz/cryptogrow/>&#x20;

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<summary>What does the Control App do?</summary>

1. Control of the automated chamber environment
2. On-the-go monitoring of your plant
3. Sends alerts when user action is needed
4. WalletConnect and allows the user to earn crypto
5. E-Commerce store - Grow products, merch & more
6. Grow University

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<summary>What tokens do holders earn?</summary>

$HRVST is earned from growing, learning & activating your Grow NFT, $TRIM is earned by staking.

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<summary>What is Grow-to-Earn?</summary>

The **CryptoGrow** Grow-To-Earn rewards system is our way of putting users front and center.  We reward all users in the form of $HRVST for their various forms of Growth, from growing cannabis in their Pod to growing their knowledge with Grow University. &#x20;

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<summary>What charity receives a portion of mint proceeds?</summary>

The Last Prisoner Project is the primary beneficiary of CryptoGrow's charitable work.

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### Getting Started

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<summary><strong>What do I need to get started?</strong></summary>

Wifi, a smart phone & room to grow! We provide one GrowKit which includes everything needed to start your grow outside of a seed or clone. For now, just mint our Burn NFT.

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### NFTs

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<summary>What NFTs are in the CryptoGrow Ecosystem?</summary>

1. Burn NFT - Minting in September
2. Avatar NFT - Airdropped to Burn NFT holders
3. Grow NFT - Free to claim for Burn NFT holders

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<summary>What is a CryptoGrow "Burn" NFT?</summary>

The Burn NFT is effectively a pre-order slip for our genesis product, the CryptoGrow Pod! In addition, holders of our Burn NFT are airdropped an Avatar NFT.

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<summary>What is an "Avatar" NFT?</summary>

Alongside the early access to **CryptoGrow's** community, the Avatar NFT will serve as the core of our web3 presence and as a profile picture anchor across social media platforms. Holders will receive E-Commerce discounts & the ability to earn $HRVST.

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<summary>What is a "Grow" NFT?</summary>

A free to claim for all Burn NFT holders alongside the **CryptoGrow** Pod.  Simply exchange your Burn NFT + shipping information! The Grow NFT directly emits $HRVST tokens to holders.

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<summary><strong>Can I buy just the system &#x26; not the NFT?</strong></summary>

No, we are only releasing CryptoGrow Pods in the web3 space as of now.

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### Growing

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<summary>How much does one grow yield?</summary>

Our average test grow yields 2.1 ounces. We expect 1.5-3 ounces per grow depending on user experience.

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<summary>How long does a grow cycle take?</summary>

This depends on the type of strain along with if you started via seed or clone. The average estimates to 15 weeks per cycle.&#x20;

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<summary><strong>Can I use seeds or clones?</strong></summary>

Yes!

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<summary><strong>How does the system know to set certain environmental controls?</strong></summary>

You answer five questions from a drop down menu on the control app and we handle the rest. This is enough information for our database to set the recipe for your grow, seed so smoke.

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<summary>What size are the systems?</summary>

42” height by 21” outside diameter.

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<summary><strong>How big is the grow chamber?</strong></summary>

34” height by 20” diameter.

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<summary><strong>What kind of lights does the CryptoGrow Pod use?</strong></summary>

We have 60 degree optics and a diffuser on our 110 true watt (ie output) full spectrum 2x COB (chip on board) CREE LED.

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<summary><strong>What are the environmental controls of the system?</strong></summary>

Temperature, humidity, constant air flow, air intake filtration, tank aeration and soil moisture control.

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<summary><strong>How do you control proximity heat?</strong></summary>

To control proximity heat we locked in the LEDs airspace with the diffuser and we positioned our air inlets/chamber fan to pull the remaining radiant heat out of the top of the chamber. We call it “Smart Spacial Design”. It’s included in the patent language.

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<summary>Will it make my house smell like weed?</summary>

No, the CryptoGrow Pod uses Activated Carbon Filters to minimize cannabis aroma.

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<summary><strong>Is there video of a test grow?</strong></summary>

Yes, it's available in our discord.

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<summary>Where can I purchase grow supplies?</summary>

Our in-app E-Commerce Store!

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<summary><strong>How often do I refill the water?</strong></summary>

Every 7-10 days, the app notifies you when this is necessary.

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### Manufacturing

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<summary>Are the units manufactured yet?</summary>

All research & development is done along with working prototypes, however the public units are not manufactured yet. We will use a portion of mint proceeds to manufacture the units with Benchmark Electronics, a global contract manufacturer. This is being overseen by Craig Hoffart, our COO.

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<summary><strong>Have you tested the machines?</strong></summary>

Yes, we have tested our prototypes. Our last test grow was streamed online via a live time-lapse with a raspberry pi (small cpu with wifi capability) to take images every few minutes for the entirety of the grow. The website was always live.

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<summary><strong>Have other people tested the units?</strong></summary>

No, our units have been tested in-house primarily by Jesse & our team of engineers.

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<summary><strong>How long is the warranty?</strong></summary>

We will warranty the systems for at least one year. There is a chance this is a longer manufacturer warranty through Benchmark Electronics, however we won’t know the exact terms until further in our manufacturing process.

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<summary>What happens if the system breaks?</summary>

If the system breaks because of a defective part we will exchange it for you. As with the warranty, these details won't be available until further along in the manufacturing process.

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<summary><strong>Where are the units manufactured?</strong></summary>

All CryptoGrow Pod manufacturing is completed in North America.

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### Shipping

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<summary><strong>When does the hardware ship?</strong></summary>

The physical CryptoGrow Pods are expected to ship early 2023.  We will update as this progresses.

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<summary><strong>Is there international shipping?</strong></summary>

As of now we are not promising international delivery.

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<summary><strong>How much is shipping?</strong></summary>

$0, Shipping is included with the mint of your CryptoGrow Burn NFT.

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<summary><strong>I want this but live overseas, what can I do?</strong></summary>

Those who mint our CryptoGrow Burn NFT are the only ones guaranteed an Avatar NFT which will be airdropped to all Burn NFT holders. Avatar NFT holders will have guaranteed & discounted access to all future products & drops which we expect to be available overseas.

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### Products

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<summary><strong>What kind of future products will CryptoGrow produce?</strong></summary>

We will continue to invent & release hardware tech related to cannabis & the overall agricultural space. CryptoGrow also plans to bring hardware tech outside of the agriculture industry into web3 and our ecosystem.

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<summary><strong>What's included in the GrowKit?</strong></summary>

* PH Kit (test drops and liquid PH +-)&#x20;
* Nutrients&#x20;
* Activated Carbon Filters (intake and exhaust)
* Rockwool&#x20;
* Soil Medium

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<summary><strong>Do I need to purchase the GrowKit?</strong></summary>

One GrowKit comes with your CryptoGrow Pod. Replacement GrowKits & partner products will be available for purchase in our E-Commerce Store with $HRVST.

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<summary><strong>Can I use my own soil/nutrients?</strong></summary>

Absolutely! We welcome growers who want to use their preferred mediums.

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<summary><strong>Do you sell seeds/clones?</strong></summary>

No, we are a cannabis adjacent company but will have vendor partners to help source these items.

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<summary>What purchase options are available in the marketplace?</summary>

GrowKits, growing supplies, partner products, merch & more.

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### Control App

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<summary><strong>Is the Control App available on iOS and Android?</strong></summary>

Yes

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<summary><strong>How does the app connect to the hardware?</strong></summary>

Through your local wifi.

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<summary>How does the Grow NFT link to the app?</summary>

The user WalletConnects their wallet holding the Grow NFT to our app.

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<summary>How does the app know which NFT I have?</summary>

The CryptoGrow Pod and Grow NFT are designed to be linked on a 1-to-1 basis, meaning users will need one NFT per Pod. They connect through our control app.

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<summary><strong>Can I use multiple CryptoGrow Pods on one app?</strong></summary>

Absolutely!

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<summary>Can I change the environment from the apps recommended settings?</summary>

Yes, this is done from the control center.

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### Tokens

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<summary>What is $HRVST?</summary>

$HRVST is our native ERC-20 rewards token, providing a **fee-free** stream of value directly to **CryptoGrow** users in exchange for their time, support, and engagement. It is a transferrable token.

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<summary><strong>Is $HRVST a transferrable token?</strong></summary>

Yes

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<summary>What is $TRIM?</summary>

$TRIM is a nontransferable token that can only be earned by staking your $HRVST.  There's a lot that goes into making $TRIM staking sustainable and functional.  We plan to publicly release more details after our Burn NFTs are minted.&#x20;

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<summary>Where can I stake $HRVST?</summary>

$HRVST can be staked either directly with the CryptoGrow Staking Contract or through a decentralized exchange's Liquidity Pool.

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<summary><strong>Can I purchase tokens without having a CryptoGrow NFT?</strong></summary>

Absolutely! Check out [the-defi](https://cryptogrow.gitbook.io/lets-grow/cryptogrow-101/the-defi "mention") for more information.

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<summary>What is "Pure ROI"?</summary>

Our Grow-To-Earn system is designed to emit tokens at a rate that could fully cover your growing costs!

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### Legal

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<summary><strong>I live in a state where cannabis is illegal, can I receive a CryptoGrow Pod?</strong></summary>

Yes! CryptoGrow Pods are a cannabis-adjacent product so we can ship to every state in the domestic US.

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<summary><strong>How is CryptoGrow cannabis-adjacent?</strong></summary>

While our system, app & firmware are programmed to optimize cannabis cultivation, CryptoGrow does not touch seeds, clones or cannabis as a company. This allows us to ship across the US.

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<summary><strong>What patents does CryptoGrow have?</strong></summary>

Check out our patent info here [our-patents](https://cryptogrow.gitbook.io/lets-grow/more-information/our-patents "mention")

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<summary>Do I own the IP to my CryptoGrow NFTs?</summary>

We are still working through this & will update the community when a final decision is made.

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