Full Aztec tokenomics breakdown: AZTEC token allocation, vesting schedule, supply distribution, unlock dates, and investor terms.
Key questions and answers about Aztec tokenomics.
Aztec token distribution allocates 10,350,000,000 AZTEC across 5 primary stakeholder groups:
AZTEC uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:
32.7% of the total supply (3,388,590,000 AZTEC) is unlocked at TGE, with the tokens split between Public Sale, Community, and Foundation.
Aztec has a total supply of 10,350,000,000 AZTEC, of which 3,389,016,420 AZTEC (32.7% of total) is currently circulating.
Total length of the full Aztec emission schedule is 3 years, with 32.74% released in Year 1, while the remaining 55.12% is released over the following 2 years.
18% of the Aztec supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Ecosystem Grants, Future Incentives, and Y1 Network Rewards.
Aztec AZTEC tokenomics drives the first private ZK-rollup protocol on Ethereum, enabling confidential decentralized applications with institutional-grade privacy. The network utilizes industry-standard PLONK proving mechanisms for zero-knowledge computation, allowing developers to build privacy-preserving DeFi protocols and applications. AZTEC token holders participate in governance decisions while the rollup architecture provides scalable transaction processing without compromising user privacy. The protocol's economic model incentivizes sequencer operations and validator participation through token rewards and fee distribution systems.