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Filecoin (FIL)

On December 7th 2020, customers in qualifying countries can send and receive FIL on Pro. On December 9th 2020, full trading is available on FIL. On December 10th, 2020, FIL listing will include an Earn campaign.

What is FIL?

Filecoin (FIL) is a cryptocurrency that powers the Filecoin network, a decentralized peer-to-peer file storage network that aims to let anyone store, retrieve, and host digital information. FIL tokens are used as payment for these services and as an economic incentive to ensure files are stored reliably over time.

What countries support FIL?

For a full list of countries that support FIL, please see our Supported Cryptocurrencies help article.

Is full trading available for FIL?

Full trading is available on December 9th, 2020.

How many confirmations are needed for FIL?

FIL requires 60 network confirmations.

What address formats are supported for deposits and withdrawals?

Coinbase only supports deposits and withdrawals to addresses that start with f1.