# Pancake Gifts FAQ

This FAQ covers how Pancake Gifts work behind the scenes, what to expect in different scenarios, and why certain design choices were made.

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## 1. 🔐 Gift Code Behavior & Access

### **1.1 Why isn’t the gift code stored?**

We **intentionally do not store** the gift code in:

* Frontend local storage
* Backend databases

This protects:

* User privacy
* Security against device compromise
* Accidental or malicious gift claims

### **1.2 Can I regenerate or retrieve the gift code later?**

No. The gift code:

* Is shown **only once** during creation
* Is embedded in the **link** or **QR code** generated
* Will **not be displayed again** in the UI or history

:::caution

If the code is lost and you didn’t save the link or QR, the gift cannot be claimed manually. Instead, to retrieve your gift amount, you may manually cancel it.

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### **1.3 Will the gift code still be embedded in the share link or QR?**

Yes:

* Share link includes the gift code (e.g. `pancakeswap.finance/gift#code=xxxx`)
* QR code also embeds the gift code, but **cannot be regenerated later.** 

:::tip

**Pro Tip:** Download the image once it's generated

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* Manual claims require the actual gift code — no fallback if the link/QR is lost

## 2. 🎁 Gift Status & Expiry

### **2.1 Can I view whether a gift has been claimed, cancelled, or expired?**

Yes. The **Gift History** section shows:

* Status: Pending / Claimed / Cancelled / Expired / Unclaimable
* Gift details (token, amount, type, chain, timestamps)

### **2.2 What happens when a gift expires?**

If a gift is not claimed within the default **7-day window**:

* The **entire gift amount is refunded** to the creator’s wallet
* The fixed **claim gas fee (\~$0.05) is not returned**

## 3. 🧠 Claim Logic & Limitations

### **3.1 Can users claim a gift on a different chain from the one it was created on?**

No. A gift is **chain-bound**:

* A gift created on **BSC** must be claimed on **BSC**
* Cross-chain gifting is not currently supported

## 4. ⛽ Gas Fees & Design

### **4.1 How is the fixed gas amount for gift creation decided?**

We set a flat gas price based on current BNB chain conditions (\~5 times current recommended Gas amount).

This buffer:

* Protects against sudden gas spikes
* Ensures gifts remain claimable under normal volatility

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Example

* **Current recommended: 0.1 Gwei** (see: [BNB Gas Tracker](https://bscscan.com/gastracker))
* **Therefore, Fixed gas claim fee= 0.1 Gwei x 5 = 0.5 Gwei**