What is $QUID? The Native Token of Squid Explained

$QUID is the native token of Squid, the cross-chain platform behind $6B+ in routed volume. Learn what $QUID is, what it does, and when it launches.

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What is $QUID? Everything you need to know about the native token of Squid.

2026-06-24
What is $QUID? Everything you need to know about the native token of Squid.

$QUID is the native token of Squid.

Squid is a cross-chain platform that has been operating since 2023. It enables access to over 20,000 tokens across more than 100 blockchains, has processed over $6 billion in volume, and is used by more than 1 million users and 1,000+ integrators.

$QUID is intended to support participation in and engagement with the Squid ecosystem. As the Squid ecosystem continues to expand its product, ecosystem, and interoperability infrastructure, $QUID is designed to play a role in governance and other ecosystem functions.

When does $QUID become available?

$QUID will become available on June 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC through the Squid Public Sale.

The sale will be hosted across two platforms: Kraken and Legion. Eligible participants will have 72 hours to submit a pledge and request an allocation of $QUID through their chosen platform.

For full details on how to participate, see: How to participate in the $QUID Public Sale.

What can you do with $QUID?

$QUID is designed to support four ecosystem functions. Features such as staking, governance, buyback mechanisms, and planned functionality may be introduced or modified over time, subject to governance and applicable constraints.

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Staking. $QUID staking is designed to support ecosystem participation through a simple and transparent staking framework, with parameters subject to governance.
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Governance. Governance is intended to remain practical and focused, enabling community participation in ecosystem decisions while supporting effective protocol development.
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Buyback Mechanisms. Governance may determine whether a portion of treasury resources is used for token-related mechanisms, including potential market purchases of $QUID, subject to ecosystem priorities and protocol needs.
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Ecosystem Utility. Planned functionality may evolve over time and could include enhanced product experiences, ecosystem features, and early access opportunities, subject to product development and governance decisions.

What's next?

Additional details regarding $QUID tokenomics will be released June 27, 2026. This includes the public sale price, allocation breakdown, vesting schedules, and the full tokenomics framework.

To stay informed, follow @squidrouter on X and review the resources below.

Related reading:

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How to participate in the $QUID Public Sale
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Squid Public Sale: What to know and how to prepare
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Your Squid Public Sale Checklist
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$QUID Public Sale FAQs

Geographic restrictions vary by sale platform. Please confirm your eligibility on the platform you intend to use before applying.

This article 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.