The official VELA presale opens on Friday 20 November 2026 at 12:00 UK time (12:00 UTC). It runs through our own presale contract on Base. This guide covers the dates, how it works and how to make sure you're using the real thing.
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Key dates
| Stage | Opens (UK time) | Closes (UK time) |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 20 Nov 2026, 12:00 | 5 Dec 2026, 12:00 |
| Stage 2 | 5 Dec 2026, 12:00 | 20 Dec 2026, 12:00 |
| Claim | After the sale ends on 20 Dec 2026, 12:00 | |
The presale can also be paused or ended early by the owner. Any change will be announced on the presale page and in Velana Chat.
Official addresses
- Presale contract on Base:
0x93BDf334Fac082F00d603F4Ab44B15150a1D6185(BaseScan, source on Sourcify) - VELA token on Base:
0x87253DbF72E33Cf9C04F9c8E90350E68b101507F - Presale page: velanachain.com/presale/
The presale contract's source code is published and matched on Sourcify. The contract has had an internal review only; there is no independent audit yet.
How it works
- Get ETH on Base in your own wallet. The presale accepts ETH on the Base network.
- Open the presale page from velanachain.com/presale/ once the countdown hits zero, and connect your wallet.
- Check the address your wallet shows against the official contract above before you sign anything.
- Buy during a stage. Your VELA allocation is recorded by the contract.
- Claim after the sale ends. When the sale closes on 20 December 2026, you claim your VELA to your wallet from the presale page.
You pay your own Base network gas, which is normally a tiny amount.
Not available to UK residents
The VELA presale is not available to people in the United Kingdom. The buyer page is blocked for UK visitors, and you must confirm you're not a UK resident before taking part.
How to avoid fake presales
- The only official links are on velanachain.com. We will never DM you first.
- Nobody from Velana will ever ask for your recovery phrase or private key.
- Always check the contract address. Copy it from this site, not from a reply or DM.
- Velana is not vela.exchange. See Velana vs vela.exchange.
Before you decide
Read what Velana is, try VELA World on testnet and read the roadmap. Only ever put in what you can afford to lose completely.
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the VELA presale start?
- 20 November 2026 at 12:00 UK time (12:00 UTC). Crypto is high risk, you could lose all your money. Not available to UK residents. NFA. DYOR.
- What is the official VELA presale contract?
- 0x93BDf334Fac082F00d603F4Ab44B15150a1D6185 on Base. Always check it on velanachain.com.
- Which network is the VELA presale on?
- Base. The presale accepts ETH on Base.
- When can I claim my VELA?
- After the sale ends on 20 December 2026 at 12:00 UK time.
- Can UK residents take part?
- No. The VELA presale is not available to UK residents.
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