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Mintlayer Tokenomics Overview

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

Produced by Tokenomics.com in collaboration with BlackTokenomics.
TGE DateMarch 20, 2023
Max Total Supply400,000,000
Total Supply400,000,000
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ML Allocation Distribution
Shows how the tokens are split across all allocation pools.
Pool Name
Allocation %
Release Progress
Locked $
Next Unlock
Company Reserve
26.73%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
Seed Round
13.65%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
Strategic sale - Long Vesting
13.00%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
Team & Advisors
12.50%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
Marketing and Listing
12.00%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
Protocol Development
10.00%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
Strategic sale - Short Vesting
6.50%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
Community Incentives
5.00%
100.0%
$0.0Finished
ML 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.

ML Tokenomics FAQ

Key questions and answers about Mintlayer tokenomics. Last updated 03/17/26, 2:42 PM

What is the token allocation for ML?

Mintlayer token distribution allocates 400,000,000 ML across 4 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Foundation: 36.73% (Company Reserve 26.73%, Protocol Development 10.00%)
  • Private Investors: 33.77% (Seed Round 13.65%, Strategic sale - Long Vesting 13.00%, Strategic sale - Short Vesting 6.50%)
  • Community: 17.00% (Marketing and Listing 12.00%, Community Incentives 5.00%)
  • Insiders: 12.50% (Team & Advisors 12.50%)

What is the vesting schedule for ML?

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

  • Company Reserve: 4 Month Cliff, 30 Month Linear Vesting
  • Seed Round: 10.0% at TGE , 15 Month Linear Vesting
  • Strategic sale - Long Vesting: 4 Month Cliff, 30 Month Linear Vesting
  • Team & Advisors: 4 Month Cliff, 20 Month Linear Vesting
  • Marketing and Listing: 12.0% at TGE , 11 Month Linear Vesting
  • Protocol Development: 4 Month Cliff, 20 Month Linear Vesting
  • Strategic sale - Short Vesting: 10.0% at TGE , 15 Month Linear Vesting
  • Community Incentives: 10.0% at TGE , 18 Month Linear Vesting
  • Pre-seed Round: 4 Month Cliff, 20 Month Linear Vesting

How many ML tokens unlock at TGE?

4% of the total supply (15,840,000 ML) is unlocked at TGE, with the tokens split between Investors and Community.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of ML?

Mintlayer has a total supply of 400,000,000 ML, of which 228,869,812 ML (57.2% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for ML?

Total length of the full Mintlayer emission schedule is 3 years, with 50.41% released in Year 1, while the remaining 49.59% is released over the following 2 years.

What percentage of ML is allocated to the community?

17% of the Mintlayer supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Marketing and Listing and Community Incentives.

What is Mintlayer (ML)?

Mintlayer introduces innovative $ML Tokenomics by creating a blockchain ecosystem tailored for the Bitcoin network. As a unique Layer 2 sidechain, Mintlayer allows seamless asset tokenization, decentralized finance (DeFi) functionalities, and advanced smart contracts, ensuring the best use of Bitcoin's security model. The $ML token is integral to the platform, enabling transaction validation, staking rewards, and governance participation within the network. Through Mintlayer’s innovative fee system, users can transact using Bitcoin or $ML, enhancing flexibility and reducing friction for broader adoption. The economic model behind Mintlayer combines deflationary mechanisms, scalability, and an eco-friendly consensus algorithm to ensure sustainable blockchain operations. The proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus enhances scalability while minimizing energy usage, aligning with a greener blockchain ethos. $ML tokens are also utilized in minting new tokens, governance proposals, and maintaining liquidity within decentralized applications (dApps) powered by Mintlayer’s robust framework. What sets Mintlayer apart is its focus on interoperability with Bitcoin, enabling an unrivaled capability for DeFi and token issuance using Bitcoin as its base currency. Technical features of Mintlayer include scalability features supporting up to thousands of transactions per second (TPS), enabling high-speed and cost-efficient processing. Its unique offering also includes token interoperability through Atomic Swaps, eliminating reliance on third-party bridges, ensuring maximum security for assets. Moreover, Mintlayer’s modularity offers developers the tools to build personalized token economics and blockchain projects aligned with Bitcoin’s architecture. Positioned as a bridge between Bitcoin and DeFi innovation, Mintlayer ensures $ML’s market relevance through strong utility-driven ecosystems, supporting diverse applications—ranging from trustless stablecoins to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and tokenized securities. With its robust tokenomics model, $ML holders become key stakeholders in a network designed for long-term sustainability, security, and seamless compatibility with the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.

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