- The ANIME token launches on January 23, 2025, across Ethereum and Arbitrum, with 77% of its 10 billion supply unlocked at launch.
- Azuki community members, including Azuki, Elementals, and BEANZ holders, will receive 37.5% of the token supply through an airdrop.
- Tokens will fund ecosystem growth, community initiatives, and partnerships, with allocations for AnimeDAO, Web3 projects, and Azuki’s company.
The AnimeCoin Foundation is set to launch ANIME, a token designed to bridge the gap between anime creators and fans, on January 23, 2025, across Ethereum and Arbitrum. With the anime industry projected to hit $60 billion by 2030, this move seeks to tap into the growing enthusiasm for anime by fostering a decentralized, collaborative ecosystem.
What is ANIME?
Described as a “culture coin”, ANIME will have a total supply of 10 billion tokens, with over 50% allocated to the Web3 community. The Azuki community, known for its prominent NFT collections, takes center stage as the token’s premier launch partner, making Azuki, Azuki Elementals, and BEANZ holders eligible for the airdrop.
Upon launch, 77% of the total supply will be unlocked and available for trading.
Token Distribution Breakdown
The ANIME supply will be allocated across six main buckets:
- Azuki Community (37.5%)
- The largest allocation is for Azuki, Azuki Elementals, and BEANZ holders, distributed based on the Collector’s Status points system. Unclaimed tokens from this group will flow into the “Community Cultivation” bucket.
- Domain Expansion (24.44%)
- Nearly 2.444 billion tokens are dedicated to funding ecosystem growth, including grants, operations, and initiatives that connect AnimeCoin with the broader anime industry. These tokens are fully unlocked at launch.
- Team and Advisors (15.62%)
- 1.562 billion tokens are reserved for contributors, subject to a one-year cliff and three-year vesting period.
- Community Cultivation (13%)
- 1.3 billion tokens will be governed by AnimeDAO participants, used to fund community-driven projects. This bucket may grow depending on unclaimed Azuki tokens.
- Company Allocation (7.44%)
- These tokens are allocated to the Azuki company, also tied to a one-year cliff and three-year vesting period.
- Partner Communities (2%)
- 200 million tokens will go to Hyperliquid stakers, Arbitrum communities, and other Web3 projects that align with AnimeCoin’s vision.
How to Claim ANIME
While specific claim details are yet to be released, the foundation has clarified that the token generation event (TGE) will be conducted exclusively on anime.xyz, urging users to beware of scams.
Final Thoughts
The launch of ANIME aims to reshape how fans and creators interact within the anime industry. With backing from major NFT communities and a clear plan to align incentives, the AnimeCoin Foundation is poised to make a mark in both Web3 and anime culture.
Whether it will achieve its lofty goals remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—ANIME is already generating plenty of buzz.
