Axelar Tokenomics

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AXL Overview & Token Details

Explore Axelar's $AXL tokenomics for seamless, secure cross-chain crypto communication with a robust proof-of-stake framework.

Ticker
$AXL
Listing Price
$1
Total Supply
1,000,000,000
Niche
  • Infrastructure
TGE Date
2022-09-27
Tier 3
Tokenomics
Economy
Audit
Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#1648
Percentile
Top 85%
10
9
7
Economic Policies
28.66
Investment & Valuation
38.86
Utility & Value Flow
-
Liquidity & Market Making
-
Distribution Fairness
68.97

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Community programs35.96%48m Linear Vesting
Core team17.00%3m Cliff, 48m Linear Vesting
Seed13.40%3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting
Series A12.64%3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting
Company operations12.50%48m Linear Vesting
Community sale5.00%55.6% at TGE, 4m Linear Vesting
Series B3.50%3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting
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Category Score
68.97out of 100
Percentile
Top 50%

Allocation Distribution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Distribution Fairness

Token Allocation Benchmarks (vs Top Projects)

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

Deviation Status

Public Sale
-1.6%
Low
Community
+5.5%
Medium
Foundation
-9.6%
Medium
Insiders
-4.9%
Low
Investors
+10.8%
High

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

This section evaluates how Axelar allocates its token supply compared to leading Infrastructure projects. It measures deviation across key stakeholder groups and determines whether the allocation aligns with proven benchmarks. The analysis helps assess whether AXL follows a fair and balanced distribution structure or introduces concentration risks.

Overall Deviation Status

Medium

Category Score
out of 100
Percentile

Governance Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
1
Alerts
2

Token Power

Token Governance Concentration Analysis

This section analyzes who holds actual control over the Axelar circulating supply year over year, with a focus on early stages where governance risk is highest. It assesses whether the governance power of AXL is centralized or decentralized, and flags any dominance by insiders or investors.

Token Control Status

Launch
Decentralized
Year 1
Semi-Centralized
Year 2
Centralized
Year 3
Centralized
Year 4
Semi-Centralized

Insider Dominance Test

Passed

Investor Dominance Test

Failed

Category Score
29.78out of 100
Percentile
Top 70%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
3
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether AXL token inflation is sustainable over time. We compare annual emission rates against top-performing projects, assess how balanced the vesting and unlock schedules are, and evaluate how inflationary pressure may affect long-term token value, circulating supply growth, and investor dilution.

Year 1 Inflation

802.4%

Year 2 Inflation

94.8%

Year 3 Inflation

26.0%

Year 4 Inflation

14.6%

Inflation YoY

Category Score
28.81out of 100
Percentile
Top 69%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every AXL token unlock and dilution event across the full vesting timeline. We quantify the size and timing of each release, classify dilution risk levels (low, medium, high), and highlight the largest unlock event by date and percentage of total supply. Charts help understand emission pressure and anticipate potential supply shocks.

Supply Shocks Counter

2 Low Risk
2 Mid Risk
3 High Risk

Highest Supply Shock

47.0%
at Month 1

Detailed Information

Category Score
26.12out of 100
Percentile
Top 69%

Risk of Dilution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Token Emission, Float and Circulating Supply Analysis

This section evaluates the circulating supply and emission schedule of AXL, focusing on its initial float at TGE, its dilution profile over time, and how these levels compare with top-performing projects.

Initial Float

2.78%

Best Performer Float

12.34%

Team Float Control

0.0%
Low Control
Mid Control
High Control
At launch, the team controls 0.0% of the circulating supply, reducing the real initial float to 2.78%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Category Score
38.86out of 100
Percentile
Top 90%

Terms and Conditions Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Investor Round Details

Token Sale Terms and Vesting Details

This section reviews all investor fundraising rounds for Axelar and the token purchase terms attached to AXL. It compares entry price, unlock structure, vesting length and if terms align with market standards.

Vesting Details

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Seed
Series A
Community sale
Series B

Target Hardcap

$115.7M
34.5%
65.5%
Axelar is selling 34.5% of its total token supply to investors in order to raise $115.7M in funding.

Category Score
38.72out of 100
Percentile
Top 87%

Valuation Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Valuation Comparison

This section compares the tokens valuation and performance to other projects within the same niche. It includes ROI benchmarks from the past year, the last 15 launches, and the top 5 competitors.

Niche ROI (Past Year Infrastructure)

-30.21%

Niche ROI (Last 15 Infrastructure)

-48.82%

Project FDV Status

Overvalued
Under
Fairly Valued
Over
Axelar is listing at 240.0% higher FDV compared to benchmark listing and current valuation averages.

Valuation Comparison

Valuation (FDV vs VDV)

We compare investor valuations using both Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) and Vested Diluted Valuation (VDV) models to assess pricing from two key perspectives. The round that ranks highest across both valuation models is considered the best-valued round.

Preferred Round

Seed
Best
Out of 4
1
Ranked 1st by VDV
1
Ranked 1st by FDV

Rounds Ranked by FDV

1
Seed
$28.0M FDV
2
Series A
$213.0M FDV
3
Community sale
$1.0B FDV
3
Series B
$1.0B FDV

Rounds Ranked by VDV

1
Seed
$15.3M VDV
2
Community sale
$92.3M VDV
3
Series A
$116.7M VDV
4
Series B
$547.7M VDV

Investor FDV vs VDV

VDV Valuation Model

Category Score
45.56out of 100
Percentile
Top 75%

Break Even Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

Break-Even Analysis

This section evaluates how fast investors recover their initial capital across Axelar's private rounds. We track cumulative ROI from token unlocks, identify which rounds break even first or last, and pinpoint the month when ROI becomes positive to assess payback speed and round attractiveness.

Fastest Rounds to Break Even

1
Seed
in 4 months
1
Community sale
in 4 months
2
Series A
in 9 months
3
Series B
in 27 months

Who Breaks Even First?

Seed
in 4 months

Who Breaks Even Last?

Series B
in 27 months

Break-Even Analysis Chart

Investment Recovery at TGE

Price Performance to Break Even at TGE

Category Score
out of 100
Percentile

Conclusions Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

Investor Round Ranking

This section ranks all investment rounds based on key investor metrics, including break-even speed, recovery at TGE, Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV), and Vested Diluted Valuation (VDV). Each round is scored and ordered from most to least favorable, showing which round offers the strongest conditions for investors in Axelar.

Most Favorable Round

Seed
Best
Out of 4
1
Ranked 1st by Vesting Speed
1
Ranked 1st by FDV
1
Ranked 1st by VDV
2
Ranked 2nd by TGE Recovery

Least Favorable Round

Series B
Worst
Out of 4
2
Ranked 2nd by TGE Recovery
3
Ranked 3rd by Vesting Speed
3
Ranked 3rd by FDV
4
Ranked 4th by VDV

Investor Round Ranking

AXL Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About Axelar

What is the token allocation for AXL?

Axelar token distribution allocates 1,000,000,000 AXL across 5 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Community: 35.96% (Community programs 35.96%)
  • Investors: 29.54% (Seed 13.40%, Series A 12.64%, Series B 3.50%)
  • Insiders: 17.00% (Core team 17.00%)
  • Foundation: 12.50% (Company operations 12.50%)
  • Public Sale: 5.00% (Community sale 5.00%)

What is the vesting schedule for AXL?

AXL uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:

  • Community programs: 48m Linear Vesting
  • Core team: 3m Cliff, 48m Linear Vesting
  • Seed: 3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting
  • Series A: 3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting
  • Company operations: 48m Linear Vesting
  • Community sale: 55.6% at TGE, 4m Linear Vesting
  • Series B: 3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting

How many AXL tokens unlock at TGE?

2.8% of the total supply (27,800,000 AXL) is unlocked at TGE, with the entire unlock going to Public Sale.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of AXL?

Axelar has a total supply of 1,000,000,000 AXL, of which 839,362,493 AXL (83.9% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for AXL?

Total length of the full Axelar emission schedule is 5 years, with 28.79% released in Year 1, while the remaining 71.21% is released over the following 4 years.

What are the investor terms for AXL private and seed rounds?

Axelar has 4 investor rounds, with the following investment price and vesting:

  • Seed: priced at $0.028, with 3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting
  • Community sale: priced at $1, with 55.56% at TGE, 55.6% at TGE, 4m Linear Vesting
  • Series A: priced at $0.213, with 3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting
  • Series B: priced at $1, with 3m Cliff, 24m Linear Vesting

What percentage of AXL is allocated to the community?

36% of the Axelar supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Community programs.

What is Axelar (AXL)?

Axelar revolutionizes Web3 with its state-of-the-art cross-chain communication platform, powered by the $AXL tokenomics. This innovative system enables developers to create interchain dApps that transcend traditional blockchain boundaries, offering users a holistic experience where they can interact with any asset and application across various chains effortlessly. At the core of Axelar's secure operations is its reliance on a proof-of-stake consensus, a proven and reliable process also favored by major platforms like Ethereum, Polygon, and Cosmos. The $AXL token is integral to Axelar's ecosystem, facilitating transactional processes and governance within this cross-chain network. This ensures that users have a seamless experience while contributing to the security and efficiency of the network. The economic model is designed to support scalability and sustainability, ensuring that as the network grows, it remains robust and efficient. Axelar's technical prowess lies in its ability to provide a single-click experience for cross-chain interactions, bolstered by its focus on security and interoperability. This positions Axelar not just as a tool, but as a transformative force in the cryptocurrency industry, breaking down barriers for developers and users alike. By leveraging Axelar's innovative solutions, users and developers can navigate the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology with confidence, knowing that they're backed by a secure and versatile platform. Explore Axelar's unique position in the market, where cutting-edge technology meets user-centric design, facilitating a new era of decentralized applications and services.

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