- ANIME token launches on Ethereum and Arbitrum, with 77% circulating supply at day one.
- Azuki holders to receive 3.75 billion ANIME tokens, boosting NFT floor prices.
- Animecoin aims to build a $60 billion community-driven anime economy by 2030.
The Animecoin Foundation has officially announced the launch of its ANIME token, set to debut on Ethereum and Arbitrum later this month. With 10 billion tokens in total supply, 77% will be available for trading from day one, ensuring ample liquidity for eager participants.
The Foundation’s ambitious goal? To transform the anime ecosystem into a community-owned creative economy. By combining blockchain innovation with anime’s global appeal, the Foundation believes the industry could hit $60 billion by 2030, aligning creators and fans in a more collaborative model.
Azuki Takes the Spotlight
More than 50% of the total ANIME supply is reserved for the Web3 community, with Azuki—a prominent NFT project—leading the charge. The Azuki community will receive 37.5% of the total supply, amounting to 3.75 billion tokens, all fully unlocked at launch. This early allocation is expected to foster strong engagement and immediate trading activity.
An additional 13% of tokens is earmarked for Community Cultivation, overseen by AnimeDAO. This pool will fund initiatives to incentivize creators and encourage growth within the ecosystem. Smaller allocations, including 2% for partner communities, will support collaborations with Anime-related projects, Kaito analytics users, and select Arbitrum projects.
Azuki NFTs Surge as ANIME Hype Builds
The announcement has already sent ripples through the NFT market. Azuki’s floor price jumped 9% in 24 hours, climbing to 13.67 ETH ($41,505), according to NFT Price Floor. The excitement also lifted its companion collections: Azuki Elementals rose 9.6%, while Beanz gained 7.4%.
This rally underscores how tightly intertwined Azuki’s success is with Animecoin’s trajectory. As ANIME tokens roll out, the Azuki community is poised to benefit both in terms of token allocations and market momentum.
The Bigger Picture: Arbitrum and AnimeChain
In March 2024, the Animecoin Foundation partnered with Arbitrum to create AnimeChain, a blockchain designed to bring the global anime network on-chain. Azuki also built Anime.com on the AnimeChain testnet, opening its waitlist last September.
As one of the most valuable Ethereum NFT projects since its 2022 launch by Chiru Labs, Azuki is shaping up to be a key player in Animecoin’s bold vision of a decentralized, community-driven anime future.
