The $QUID Public Sale: Structure & Tokenomics
As promised, here is a complete view of the $QUID Public Sale: Structure, terms, and tokenomics. It’s all here, you just have to look.
$QUID Public Sale
We shared initial token and sale details with you this week. Now we offer them all. Here’s what’s new:
Look below for a complete view of $QUID Tokenomics and the structure of the Squid Public Sale:
Token Allocation Overview
With 1,000,000,000 $QUID tokens in total, here is a percentage breakdown of token allocation.
| Category | Allocation | Tokens | TGE Unlock | Cliff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investors | 30.39% | 303,946,126 | 0% | 12 mo |
| Team & Advisors | 23.95% | 239,481,903 | 0% | 12 mo |
| Strategic Partners | 10.00% | 100,000,000 | 0% | 12 mo |
| Public Sale | 5.00% | 50,000,000 | 100% | — |
| Ecosystem Growth | 7.50% | 75,000,000 | ~93% | — |
| Foundation Treasury | 23.16% | 231,571,971 | 10% | — |
| TOTAL | 1,000,000,000 |
Allocation Details
Investors (30.39%, 303,946,126). Participants in the prior private investor round. 12-month cliff, 25% unlock at cliff, remainder linear to Month 24.
Team (23.95%, 239,481,903). Founders, employees, contractors, and advisors. 12-month cliff, 25% unlock at cliff, remainder linear to Month 36.
Strategic Partners (10.00%, 100,000,000). Strategic allocation aligning key partners with the long-term success of the protocol. 12-month cliff, 25% unlock at cliff, remainder linear to Month 36.
Public Sale (5.00%, 50,000,000). Public Sale across Kraken and Legion at $0.045 per token ($45M valuation), raising $2,250,000. 100% unlocked and liquid at TGE.
Ecosystem Growth (7.50%, 75,000,000). Supports the growth and success of the Squid ecosystem, including integrator-incentive programmes, liquidity campaigns, exchange listing-event activations, market-maker provisioning, and Year-1 staking rewards. The bulk unlocks at or near TGE; the TGE-unlocked portion represents potential near-term sell pressure. Administered by the Ecosystem Council under on-chain mandates.
Foundation Treasury (23.16%, 231,571,971). Protocol-held treasury for grants, partnerships, future budgets, and strategic initiatives. 10% unlocked at TGE, remainder linear over 36 months. Governed progressively by $QUID stakers.
Vesting Schedule
The vesting schedule for $QUID is unique, in that investors, team members, and strategic partners each have a 12 month cliff with 25% unlock, and separate linear to month vesting.
Tokens allocated to participants of the public sale will unlock 100% at TGE. Tokens allocated to Ecosystem Growth and Foundation Treasury will play a larger role in future ecosystem development and features such as staking, buyback mechanisms, and governance.
All insider tokens are subject to a 12-month cliff with no TGE unlock, followed by linear vesting enforced by smart contracts. Locked and unvested tokens will be unavailable for staking or any other usage.
| Category | TGE Unlock | Cliff | Cliff Unlock | Linear Vesting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investors | 0% | 12 mo | 25% | Linear to Month 24 |
| Team & Advisors | 0% | 12 mo | 25% | Linear to Month 36 |
| Strategic Partners | 0% | 12 mo | 25% | Linear to Month 36 |
| Public Sale | 100% | — | — | — |
| Ecosystem Growth | ~93% | — | — | 70M at TGE; 5M linear M1–M12 (Year-1 staking) |
| Foundation Treasury | 10% | — | — | 90% linear over 36 months |
Token Emission Schedule
Once again, allocations and supply are fixed at TGE. There will be 1,000,000,000 $QUID tokens at TGE, with no further minting, or further allocation for validator or emission rewards.
Below is the token emission schedule for $QUID, which demonstrates the rate and timeline at which $QUID tokens will be released into the circulating supply.
What Next? The $QUID Public Sale Opens in 3 Days
We’re three days away from the $QUID Public Sale, which opens June 30 at 1:00pm UTC and closes July 3 at 1:00pm UTC. You now have a complete look at $QUID Tokenomics and the Squid Public Sale Structure, with additional resources available on our Public Sale homepage, Squid School collection, and recently published blogs.
Additionally, you can find all sale information and token details in our Token Sale Disclosure published today at: https://squidrouter.com/squid-token-sale-disclosures.pdf
Please Note
This blog is provided for educational and informational purposes only. This is not investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation for on-chain participation in any mentioned chains, tokens, or assets. Please do your own research before swapping any on-chain assets.
About Squid
Squid is the leading cross-chain platform, delivering unlimited access to blockchains and digital assets for both users and builders alike. Since 2023, Squid has processed over $6 billion in volume. Its frontend bridge app has served over 1 million users, and its powerful API, SDK, and Widgets are trusted by more than 1,000 teams worldwide.
About $QUID
$QUID is the native token of Squid, a cross-chain platform that enables access to 20k+ tokens across 100+ blockchains. $QUID marks an important milestone for Squid, which has been operating since 2023 and has processed over $6 billion in volume for more than 1 million users. As Squid continues to expand its product, ecosystem, and interoperability infrastructure, $QUID is intended to support participation in and engagement with the Squid ecosystem.
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A crypto-asset whitepaper for $QUID has been published. The offeror and person seeking admission to trading is Squid (BVI) Ltd. For more information, visit: https://www.squidrouter.com/. Tel: +44 7347334617. Email: [email protected].