Gelato Tokenomics

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GEL Overview & Token Details

Discover Gelato Tokenomics: Automate smart contracts with $GEL, empowering decentralized blockchain solutions for developers across Ethereum, Polygon, and more.

Ticker
$GEL
Listing Price
$0.3
Total Supply
420,690,000
Niche
  • Infrastructure
TGE Date
2021-09-14
Tier 3
Tokenomics
Economy
Audit
Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#1587
Percentile
Top 82%
14
3
4
Economic Policies
17.71
Investment & Valuation
67.76
Utility & Value Flow
-
Liquidity & Market Making
-
Distribution Fairness
58.71

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Community Development50.00%12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
Founding Team15.00%25.0% at TGE, 12m Cliff, 35m Linear Vesting
Seed15.00%12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
Future Team10.00%25.0% at TGE, 12m Cliff, 35m Linear Vesting
Venture Round4.00%12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
Public Sale Whale2.40%30.0% at TGE, 6m Linear Vesting
Builder Round2.00%12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
Public Sale Dolphin1.60%100.0% at TGE
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Category Score
58.71out of 100
Percentile
Top 62%

Allocation Distribution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Distribution Fairness

Token Allocation Benchmarks (vs Top Projects)

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

Deviation Status

Public Sale
-2.6%
Low
Community
+19.5%
High
Foundation
-22.1%
High
Insiders
+3.0%
Low
Investors
+2.2%
Low

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

This section evaluates how Gelato 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 GEL follows a fair and balanced distribution structure or introduces concentration risks.

Overall Deviation Status

Medium

Category Score
out of 100
Percentile

Governance Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Token Power

Token Governance Concentration Analysis

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

Token Control Status

Launch
Decentralized
Year 1
Decentralized
Year 2
Decentralized
Year 3
Decentralized
Year 4
Decentralized

Insider Dominance Test

Passed

Investor Dominance Test

Passed

Category Score
6.81out of 100
Percentile
Top 99%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether GEL 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

72.4%

Year 2 Inflation

1775.0%

Year 3 Inflation

0.0%

Year 4 Inflation

0.0%

Inflation YoY

Category Score
25.95out of 100
Percentile
Top 72%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every GEL 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

0 Low Risk
0 Mid Risk
2 High Risk

Highest Supply Shock

887.5%
at Month 13

Detailed Information

Category Score
23.05out of 100
Percentile
Top 74%

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 GEL, focusing on its initial float at TGE, its dilution profile over time, and how these levels compare with top-performing projects.

Initial Float

2.32%

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 2.32%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Category Score
67.76out of 100
Percentile
Top 69%

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 Gelato and the token purchase terms attached to GEL. It compares entry price, unlock structure, vesting length and if terms align with market standards.

Vesting Details

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Seed
Venture Round
Public Sale Whale
Builder Round
Public Sale Dolphin

Target Hardcap

$12.2M
25.0%
75.0%
Gelato is selling 25.0% of its total token supply to investors in order to raise $12.2M in funding.

Category Score
88.71out of 100
Percentile
Top 42%

Valuation Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

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

Undervalued
Under
Fairly Valued
Over
Gelato is listing at 57.1% lower 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 5
1
Ranked 1st by FDV
2
Ranked 2nd by VDV

Rounds Ranked by FDV

1
Seed
$8.0M FDV
2
Builder Round
$50.0M FDV
3
Venture Round
$125.0M FDV
4
Public Sale Whale
$126.2M FDV
4
Public Sale Dolphin
$126.2M FDV

Rounds Ranked by VDV

1
Public Sale Dolphin
$2.9M VDV
2
Seed
$3.2M VDV
3
Public Sale Whale
$5.0M VDV
4
Builder Round
$19.8M VDV
5
Venture Round
$49.4M VDV

Investor FDV vs VDV

VDV Valuation Model

Category Score
29.61out of 100
Percentile
Top 81%

Break Even Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

Break-Even Analysis

This section evaluates how fast investors recover their initial capital across Gelato'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
Public Sale Dolphin
at TGE
2
Public Sale Whale
in 6 months
3
Seed
in 13 months
3
Builder Round
in 13 months
4
Venture Round
in 24 months

Who Breaks Even First?

Public Sale Dolphin
at TGE

Who Breaks Even Last?

Venture Round
in 24 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 Gelato.

Most Favorable Round

Public Sale Dolphin
Best
Out of 5
1
Ranked 1st by TGE Recovery
1
Ranked 1st by Vesting Speed
1
Ranked 1st by VDV
4
Ranked 4th by FDV

Least Favorable Round

Venture Round
Worst
Out of 5
3
Ranked 3rd by TGE Recovery
3
Ranked 3rd by FDV
4
Ranked 4th by Vesting Speed
5
Ranked 5th by VDV

Investor Round Ranking

GEL Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About Gelato

What is the token allocation for GEL?

Gelato token distribution allocates 420,690,000 GEL across 4 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Community: 50.00% (Community Development 50.00%)
  • Insiders: 25.00% (Founding Team 15.00%, Future Team 10.00%)
  • Investors: 21.00% (Seed 15.00%, Venture Round 4.00%, Builder Round 2.00%)
  • Public Sale: 4.00% (Public Sale Whale 2.40%, Public Sale Dolphin 1.60%)

What is the vesting schedule for GEL?

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

  • Community Development: 12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
  • Founding Team: 25.0% at TGE, 12m Cliff, 35m Linear Vesting
  • Seed: 12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
  • Future Team: 25.0% at TGE, 12m Cliff, 35m Linear Vesting
  • Venture Round: 12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
  • Public Sale Whale: 30.0% at TGE, 6m Linear Vesting
  • Builder Round: 12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
  • Public Sale Dolphin: 100.0% at TGE

How many GEL tokens unlock at TGE?

2.3% of the total supply (9,760,008 GEL) is unlocked at TGE, with the entire unlock going to Public Sale.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of GEL?

Gelato has a total supply of 420,690,000 GEL, of which 420,689,985 GEL (100% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for GEL?

Total length of the full Gelato emission schedule is 5 years, with 4.00% released in Year 1, while the remaining 96.00% is released over the following 4 years.

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

Gelato has 5 investor rounds, with the following investment price and vesting:

  • Seed: priced at $0.019, with 12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
  • Public Sale Whale: priced at $0.30, with 30.00% at TGE, 30.0% at TGE, 6m Linear Vesting
  • Public Sale Dolphin: priced at $0.30, with 100.00% at TGE, 100.0% at TGE
  • Builder Round: priced at $0.1189, with 12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting
  • Venture Round: priced at $0.2971, with 12m Cliff, 2m Linear Vesting

What percentage of GEL is allocated to the community?

50% of the Gelato supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Community Development.

What is Gelato (GEL)?

Gelato Network revolutionizes the web3 landscape with its decentralized network of bots, designed to automate smart contract executions on leading blockchains such as Ethereum, Polygon, and Fantom. By offering a seamless Web3 DevOps solution, Gelato allows developers to concentrate on crafting their core products while eliminating the complexities of blockchain automation. Central to Gelato's ecosystem is its utility token, $GEL, which plays a pivotal role in aligning incentives among network stakeholders and powering the decentralized applications (Dapps) ecosystem. The token empowers holders with governance capabilities, including the ability to participate in the Gelato DAO by voting on proposals that influence network developments and policies. The Gelato economic model integrates tokenomics to ensure enhanced reliability, sophistication, and decentralization for Dapps seeking to deploy automated smart contract functionalities. This model addresses critical challenges faced by developers, such as the need for consistent and reliable decentralized solutions that span multiple blockchain networks. Gelato stands out with its mission to address the automation hurdles of the web3 environment, positioning itself as an essential tool for developers looking to implement robust and flexible automation solutions. With $GEL, participants can not only automate their DevOps efficiently but also engage in a decentralized governance process that underpins the network's integrity and innovation. Embark on a journey with Gelato Network to explore a future where decentralized bots seamlessly manage automated smart contract executions, fostering a thriving, efficient, and community-driven blockchain economy.

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