Animecoin, a collaborative project between Arbitrum and the Azuki NFT series, has unveiled its token distribution model for the upcoming Anime (ANIME) token, set to debut this month on Ethereum and Arbitrum.
Out of the 10 billion total tokens, 50.5% is earmarked for community use:
- 37.5% will be allocated to the Azuki NFT community.
- 13% is reserved for “community cultivation,” with allocations managed by AnimeDAO to support community-driven initiatives and projects.
The Azuki organization itself will receive 7.44% of the supply, subject to a three-year vesting schedule with a one-year cliff. Additionally, 15.62% will be granted to early contributors, including Azuki’s team, contractors, and advisors, under similar vesting conditions.
Ecosystem and Partner Allocations
To support Animecoin’s ecosystem growth:
- The Animecoin Foundation is allocated 24.44% of the supply for grants, operational support, and other ecosystem activities.
- 2% is reserved for partnering communities like Hyperliquid, Kaito AI, and Arbitrum.
Animecoin’s initial circulating supply will be 7.69 billion tokens, according to project details shared by the foundation.
Building a Unified Anime Blockchain Ecosystem
The Animecoin initiative, developed by the Arbitrum Foundation, Azuki, and Weeb3 Foundation, aims to foster an inclusive blockchain ecosystem for anime enthusiasts.
Azuki founder Alex Xu, known as Zagabond, highlighted in a June statement that the anime industry faces fragmentation challenges due to a lack of cohesive platforms.
“ANIME is more than just a token — it’s a Culture Coin designed to unite the anime fandom of over a billion enthusiasts, creating a community-driven creative hub,” the Animecoin Foundation stated in its Monday announcement.
The project seeks to establish a blockchain-based environment that empowers anime creators and fans, promoting collaboration and innovation within the expansive anime culture landscape.