Azuki Announces January Launch of ANIME Token on Ethereum and Arbitrum Networks

• ANIME Token: Launch on Ethereum and Arbitrum.
• Community distribution of 50,5% of the total supply.
• Engagement initiatives like airdrops and AnimeDAO.

Chiru Labs, known for creating the Azuki NFT collection, has announced that the launch of its ANIME token will take place in January 2025. This move marks the project’s entry into the cryptocurrency market, expanding its operations beyond NFTs and involving its community in a new model of economic engagement. The token will be launched on the Ethereum and Arbitrum networks, with a total supply of 10 billion units, of which 7,69 billion will be available for initial circulation.

The ticker is $ANIME . January 2025.

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— ANIME (@animecoin) January 13, 2025

The ANIME token distribution follows a model that prioritizes community participation. Approximately 37,5% of the supply will be allocated to the Azuki collection user base. Another 24,44% will be managed by the Animecoin Foundation, which will use the funds to fund operations, initiatives, and projects aimed at integrating the anime sector with the crypto market. 13% of the tokens will be managed by AnimeDAO, a decentralized platform that will give the community the power to decide on new projects and initiatives. To recognize the contribution of early contributors, 15,62% will be allocated to employees, contractors, and consultants, with gradual unlocking over three years. Azuki will receive 7,44%, also with a three-year unlocking period, while 2% will be allocated to partner communities, such as Hyperliquid and Arbitrum.

To increase the reach of the token and encourage its adoption, Chiru Labs is planning several engagement initiatives. These include airdrops for Hyperliquid members and ecosystem participants. Additionally, the “Yap-to-earn” program will reward users who promote Azuki on social media platforms such as Twitter. These strategies aim to attract the attention of both NFT holders in the collection and new entrants to the token.

The announcement has already led to a significant increase in the value of Azuki NFTs. Since details of the ANIME launch were released, the minimum prices of the Azuki, Azuki Elementals, and Beanz collections have increased by between 7% and 10%, indicating the market’s anticipation for the new token.

With the launch of ANIME, Chiru Labs aims to expand the potential of its community and offer new ways for fans, content creators, and the cryptocurrency market to interact. The token could be a connection point between anime culture and blockchain technology, establishing a bridge between these two universes.