The cPen Network ecosystem has entered a new phase in 2026 following the end of $INK mining and the launch of a new mining model based on the Human Attention Token (HATN).
The latest developments are attracting renewed attention from cPen users, particularly following the launch of the network’s CPEN Daily Burn tracker, which showed more than 320 million CPEN tokens permanently removed from circulation as of August 4, 2026. According to cPen Network, the amount represented approximately 9.48% of the original total supply at that time.
At the same time, the project has moved forward with the verification and distribution process for $INK, while introducing a new economic model that places greater emphasis on user attention and participation.
INK mining has ended
One of the biggest changes in the cPen ecosystem occurred on July 30, 2026, when $INK mining officially ended.
According to the cPen Network’s official announcement, INK mining ended at 23:59:59 UTC on July 30, with the next phase beginning immediately afterward.
The project had previously extended the INK mining period while working on several ecosystem changes, including KYC liveness verification, the Burnchase system, Chasepot and a new token-economic framework.
For users who accumulated INK, the end of mining does not mean the end of the token’s journey.
The project says the next steps involve KYC verification, balance verification and phased INK distribution.
HATN mining is now live
Following the end of INK mining, cPen Network launched HATN — Human Attention Token.
The official cPen announcement states that HATN mining began on July 31, 2026, immediately after INK mining ended. Users were instructed to update the cPen application to version 1.3.22 or later to access the new mining system.
The new model is based on the project’s Attention-Token Economic Model (ATEM), described by cPen as an attempt to place greater economic value on user attention and participation.
Under the current HATN model, users can make up to four claims per UTC day:
- First claim: 1.0×
- Second claim: 1.1×
- Third claim: 1.3×
- Fourth claim: 1.5×
The basic claim is listed as 5 HATN, while additional claims provide higher rewards for continued participation.
The project also states that referral rewards are calculated as 10% of manually claimed HATN, excluding certain other rewards.
cPen Network reports more than 320 million CPEN burned
Another major development is the launch of the CPEN Daily Burn tracker.
According to the cPen Network’s official announcement, more than 320 million CPEN tokens had been permanently burned by August 4, 2026.
The project said this represented approximately 9.48% of the original total supply. The reported estimated market value of the burned tokens was more than US$200,000, although that figure changes with the market price and should not be interpreted as a fixed value.
The burn information can reportedly be viewed through the cPen application under:
OnChain → Burn
The project says the burn mechanism forms part of its closed-loop economic model, connecting ecosystem activity, revenue, token buybacks and permanent token removal.
Why the CPEN burn matters
Token burns are designed to permanently remove tokens from circulation.
In theory, reducing the circulating supply can create scarcity, but a token burn does not automatically increase the market price.
Price still depends on factors such as:
- Demand
- Liquidity
- User adoption
- Trading activity
- Token utility
- Market conditions
- Investor confidence
Therefore, the 320-million-token burn is an important development, but it should not be presented as a guarantee that CPEN’s price will rise.
INK KYC and distribution
For users who mined INK, KYC and liveness verification became an important part of the transition.
The cPen Network announced an August 13, 2026 deadline for INK KYC and liveness verification, while the optional INK Lock selection also closed at the same time.
The project previously stated that users who failed to complete the required verification could become ineligible for INK distribution.
Users should therefore check their verification status inside the official cPen application and rely on official announcements for any subsequent distribution information.
INK Lock & Earn
Another feature introduced during the transition was INK Lock & Earn.
The programme allowed eligible users to lock their verified INK for different periods in exchange for additional bonus INK.
According to cPen’s announcement, the available options included approximately:
- Six-month lock — 6% bonus
- One-year lock — 15% bonus
- Two-year lock — up to 40% bonus
The lock was optional, meaning users who did not select a lock would follow the regular phased distribution process.
Users should remember that a bonus programme does not mean guaranteed monetary profit. The eventual market value of any distributed token depends on future liquidity, demand and other market factors.
What happened to Chasepot?
cPen Network also announced that Chasepot was being paused on production as the project prepared for the next phase of its ecosystem.
The team said the remaining USDT in the Chasepot treasury would be used for CPEN buy-and-burn activity, while also indicating that Chasepot could return in a future version of the ecosystem.
This shows that the project is reorganizing some of its products while concentrating on the new token-economic model.
cPen’s new attention-based economic model
Perhaps the most interesting long-term development is cPen’s attempt to develop an economy around human attention.
The project’s research paper, From Labor to Attention: A Token-Economic Framework for the AI Era, forms part of its explanation for the transition from INK to HATN.
The basic idea is that in an increasingly AI-driven digital economy, human attention can become an increasingly valuable resource.
cPen is attempting to connect that attention to a token-based reward system.
Whether this model can succeed at scale remains to be seen.
Is CPEN listed on major exchanges?
Users should exercise caution when discussing CPEN exchange listings.
The cPen Network’s official channel previously stated that the project had not pursued a CEX listing and warned users that exchange deposit addresses may not be supported for certain distributions.
The situation surrounding any exchange, token migration or trading availability should therefore be checked directly against the latest official cPen announcement and the exchange itself.
Users should also avoid sending tokens to addresses supplied by unknown individuals claiming to represent cPen Network.
What should cPen users watch next?
Several developments could become important during the remainder of 2026.
1. HATN mining
The performance and adoption of the new HATN mining model will be one of the biggest indicators of cPen’s next stage.
2. INK distribution
Users who completed KYC should watch official announcements for information about the phased INK distribution.
3. CPEN burns
The Daily Burn tracker provides a way for users to monitor ongoing token-burn activity through the application.
4. Ecosystem expansion
cPen says it intends to expand across both Web3 and Web2, creating additional revenue opportunities that could support the project’s buyback-and-burn model.
5. Token utility
The long-term success of CPEN, INK and HATN will depend heavily on whether these tokens acquire meaningful utility rather than remaining primarily rewards generated inside an application.
What does this mean for cPen users?
For existing users, 2026 represents a major transition.
The network has moved from the INK mining era into the HATN mining era, while simultaneously developing its token-buyback and burn mechanism.
The project is also attempting to build a more structured ecosystem around its Attention-Token Economic Model.
But users should separate confirmed developments from price speculation.
The launch of HATN, the reported CPEN burn and the INK verification process are concrete developments announced by cPen. Future token prices, guaranteed exchange listings and claims of guaranteed profits are not the same thing.
The cPen Network is undergoing one of its biggest transformations in 2026.
INK mining has ended, HATN mining is now live, and cPen has introduced a new economic model centered on human attention and participation.
At the same time, the network reported more than 320 million CPEN tokens burned by August 4, representing approximately 9.48% of the original supply according to the project’s announcement.
The next major test will be whether cPen can turn its growing community into a sustainable ecosystem with real applications, revenue, token utility and long-term user participation.
For now, cPen users should keep their applications updated, complete legitimate verification requirements, monitor official announcements and avoid unofficial links or promises of guaranteed CPEN, INK or HATN profits.
The mining era is changing—but the bigger question for cPen Network in 2026 is whether its new attention-based economy can translate community participation into lasting blockchain utility.
