API3 Tokenomics Overview
Full API3 tokenomics breakdown: API3 token allocation, vesting schedule, supply distribution, unlock dates, and investor terms.
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Full API3 tokenomics breakdown: API3 token allocation, vesting schedule, supply distribution, unlock dates, and investor terms.
Key questions and answers about API3 tokenomics.
API3 token distribution allocates 150,478,956 API3 across 4 primary stakeholder groups:
API3 uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:
20% of the total supply (30,095,791.2 API3) is unlocked at TGE, with the entire unlock going to Public Sale.
API3 has a total supply of 150,478,956 API3, of which 142,956,105 API3 (95% of total) is currently circulating.
Total length of the full API3 emission schedule is 4 years, with 30.72% released in Year 1, while the remaining 44.28% is released over the following 3 years.
35% of the API3 supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Ecosystem fund and Partners & Contributors.
API3 tokenomics powers decentralized oracle infrastructure connecting Web3 applications to traditional APIs without intermediaries. The protocol operates through serverless Airnode gateways that enable direct API-to-blockchain connections across any network. Token holders participate in governance of dAPIs, decentralized data feeds that provide real-time information from weather to cryptocurrency prices. API3 economics incentivize network participation through staking rewards and governance voting rights. The platform supports diverse data categories including AI, blockchain analytics, esports, and identity verification, creating comprehensive oracle services for DeFi protocols and smart contracts.
