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IOTA Tokenomics Overview

Full IOTA tokenomics breakdown: IOTA token allocation, vesting schedule, supply distribution, unlock dates, and investor terms.

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TGE DateJune 12, 2017
Max Total Supply4,600,000,000
Total Supply4,964,243,657
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IOTA Allocation Distribution
Shows how the tokens are split across all allocation pools.
Pool Name
Allocation %
Release Progress
Locked $
Next Unlock
Initial Supply
60.43%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
Tangle Ecosystem Association
12.00%
70.8%
$7.2M19 Days
UAE Entity
12.00%
70.8%
$7.2M19 Days
IOTA Foundation
7.07%
70.8%
$4.3M19 Days
Contributors
5.00%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
IOTA Airdrop
3.50%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
IOTA Vesting Release Schedule
Full token vesting release schedule over time, broken down by allocation pool. Undisclosed allocations are shown as a faint max-immediate-unlock overlay.

IOTA Tokenomics FAQ

Key questions and answers about IOTA tokenomics. Last updated 06/05/26, 8:01 AM

What is the token allocation for IOTA?

IOTA token distribution allocates 4,600,000,000 IOTA across 3 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Foundation: 91.50% (Initial Supply 60.43%, Tangle Ecosystem Association 12.00%, UAE Entity 12.00%)
  • Insiders: 5.00% (Contributors 5.00%)
  • Community: 3.50% (IOTA Airdrop 3.50%)

What is the vesting schedule for IOTA?

IOTA uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:

  • Initial Supply: 100.0% at TGE
  • Tangle Ecosystem Association: 77 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
  • UAE Entity: 77 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
  • IOTA Foundation: 77 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
  • Contributors: 77 Month Cliff, 24 Month Linear Vesting
  • IOTA Airdrop: 77 Month Cliff, 24 Month Linear Vesting

How many IOTA tokens unlock at TGE?

60.4% of the total supply (2,779,780,000 IOTA) is unlocked at TGE, with the entire unlock going to Foundation.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of IOTA?

IOTA has a total supply of 4,600,000,000 IOTA, of which 4,589,296,401 IOTA (99.8% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for IOTA?

Total length of the full IOTA emission schedule is 11 years, with 60.43% released in Year 1, while the remaining 39.57% is released over the following 10 years.

What percentage of IOTA is allocated to the community?

3.5% of the IOTA supply is allocated to community focused pools such as IOTA Airdrop.

What is IOTA (IOTA)?

IOTA is a groundbreaking network designed to support the Internet of Everything, aiming to bridge the gap between humans and machines by enabling seamless, feeless data and value exchange. Co-founded in 2015, IOTA leverages its native cryptocurrency, MIOTA, to democratize the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. At the core of IOTA’s innovative technology lies its unique distributed ledger system called "Tangle," which operates as a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG). Unlike traditional blockchains, Tangle functions without miners, providing a decentralized and scalable platform that eliminates transaction fees, regardless of transaction size. The Tangle architecture allows IOTA to overcome conventional blockchain limitations, such as high fees and sluggish processing speeds. Each transaction on the IOTA network validates two prior transactions, resulting in a self-sustainable validation system that becomes faster and more secure as network activity increases. With Tangle, transactions can occur simultaneously and asynchronously, ensuring unparalleled scalability as more devices join the network. This positions IOTA as a robust solution to IoT connectivity challenges, making it uniquely suited for a machine economy. One of IOTA's distinctive features is its zero-fee structure, which means users can transact any amount—whether it's one cent or a million dollars—without incurring additional costs. This is achieved as the network completely eliminates reliance on resource-intensive mining mechanisms, offering users an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to standard blockchain protocols. The MIOTA token plays a pivotal role in the IOTA ecosystem, facilitating machine-to-machine transactions, micropayments, and data integrity. IOTA’s goal is to empower smart cities, supply chains, mobility systems, healthcare IoT devices, and industries relying on real-time, tamper-proof data transfers. This makes it a future-proof platform for the next wave of digital transformation. Transforming IoT with unparalleled scalability, advanced DAG architecture, and frictionless transactions, IOTA is set to lead the charge in enabling the Internet of Everything. MIOTA tokens are accessible on numerous decentralized and centralized exchanges, making participation in this futuristic ecosystem easy and global. Learn more about IOTA’s vision and tokenomics at [IOTA.org](https://www.iota.org/).

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