Movement Labs Tokenomics

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MOVE Overview & Token Details

Explore Movement Labs' $MOVE tokenomics, powering a decentralized ecosystem designed for scalability, flexibility, and seamless Web3 innovation.

Ticker
$MOVE
Listing Price
$0.5
Total Supply
10,000,000,000
Niche
  • Blockchain
TGE Date
2024-12-09
Tier 3
Tokenomics
End-to-End
Audit
Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#1636
Percentile
Top 84%
8
7
16
Economic Policies
84.42
Investment & Valuation
24.77
Utility & Value Flow
36.96
Liquidity & Market Making
18.69
Distribution Fairness
66.23

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Ecosystem & Community40.00%25.0% at TGE , 60 Month Linear Vesting
Early Backers22.50%12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting
Early Contributors17.50%12 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
Initial Claims (Airdrop)10.00%100.0% at TGE
Foundation8.00%6.3% at TGE , 12 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
HODLer2.00%100.0% at TGE
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Category Score
66.23out of 100
Percentile
Top 53%

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
-7.8%
Medium
Community
+16.6%
High
Foundation
-15.3%
High
Insiders
-0.6%
Low
Investors
+7.2%
Medium

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

This section evaluates how Movement Labs allocates its token supply compared to leading Blockchain projects. It measures deviation across key stakeholder groups and determines whether the allocation aligns with proven benchmarks. The analysis helps assess whether MOVE 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 Movement Labs circulating supply year over year, with a focus on early stages where governance risk is highest. It assesses whether the governance power of MOVE 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
88.31out of 100
Percentile
Top 9%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether MOVE 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

27.3%

Year 2 Inflation

48.2%

Year 3 Inflation

32.5%

Year 4 Inflation

24.6%

Inflation YoY

Category Score
84.79out of 100
Percentile
Top 14%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every MOVE 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
0 High Risk

Highest Supply Shock

4.0%
at Month 13

Detailed Information

Category Score
75.92out of 100
Percentile
Top 11%

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

Initial Float

22.00%

Best Performer Float

12.34%

Team Float Control

54.5%
Low Control
Mid Control
High Control
At launch, the team controls 54.5% of the circulating supply, reducing the real initial float to 10.00%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Category Score
24.77out of 100
Percentile
Top 95%

Valuation Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
0
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 Blockchain)

+42.04%

Niche ROI (Last 15 Blockchain)

+80.45%

Project FDV Status

Overvalued
Under
Fairly Valued
Over
Movement Labs is listing at 480.8% higher FDV compared to benchmark listing and current valuation averages.

Valuation Comparison

Category Score
84.23out of 100
Percentile

Token Utility Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
2
Alerts
2

Token Utility Overview

This section analyzes whether the MOVE token has a clear economic role within the ecosystem, and more importantly, why users would hold it over time instead of treating it as a purely speculative asset. We evaluate what utility the token provides, which functions it enables, and how it solves real problems across the network.

Utility Score

84.23
Excellent

Value Flow

Weak
Utility Type
Status
Description
Governance
$MOVE holders can propose and vote on protocol governance decisions.
Medium of Exchange
$MOVE is used to pay gas fees on Movement Network L2.
Staking (Consensus)
Validators stake $MOVE to provide economic security and enable fast-finality settlement.
Medium of Payment
$MOVE is used as a native asset for payment, collateral, and liquidity across applications built on Movement Network.
Access / Feature Unlock
No access gating or tiered features are directly tied to $MOVE.
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Category Score
13.33out of 100
Percentile

Value Capture Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
2
Alerts
2
Value Accrual
Status
Description
Staking Rewards
Validators and stakers earn $MOVE rewards for contributing to network consensus and security.
Buyback and Burn
No mechanism for buying back and burning tokens.
Buyback and LP
No mechanism for buying back and LPing tokens.
Fee Redistribution
No mention of redistributing fees to token holders.
ve-Token Models
Governance is mentioned as an utility, but no other infromation on it could be found.
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Token Buybacks, Burns & Value Accrual

This section is one of the most important layers: it analyzes whether Movement Labs (MOVE) captures and retains on-chain value and how effectively that value flows back to the token. We examine fee redistribution, staking rewards, buyback mechanisms, burn models, and whether the protocol creates real token sinks that reduce sell pressure over time.

Value Accrual

Poor

Value Capture

Poor

Category Score
19.32out of 100
Percentile

Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
2
Alerts
3

Market Maker Allocation

Elements
Audit
Details
Total Token Loan
Too Much
Initial loan of 150,000,000 MOVE, worth $37.5M at $0.25/MOVE. Optional upsize to 500,000,000 MOVE (5%).
Reporting
Optimize
Weekly reporting, MM has full discretion to manipulate the data it shows (Section 2.b)
Repayment
Danger
Daily median price at 12-month maturity.
Performance KPI
Danger
No clear KPIs outlined.
Loan Term
Moderate
12 months
Deal Type
High
Loan (with strike price; 1.5%-5% of supply)
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Category Score
42.15out of 100
Percentile

Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Liquidity at TGEHow Exposed are you at Launch?

This section evaluates the project's token liquidity exposure at the TGE. It measures how much of the total token supply enters circulation and how much of that is controlled by market makers.

Initial Circulation

22.00%
/ Total Supply

Liquidity at TGE

Low
Medium
High
At TGE 2.75% is allocated for initial liquidity, which is 12.50% of the initial circulation.

Market Maker TGE Dominance

12.50%
/ Initial Circulation
12.5%Web3Port
87.5%Others
Elements
Web3Port
Market Maker 2
Circulating Supply at TGE1.2B $MOVE -
Market Maker Allocation at TGE150.0M $MOVE -
Market Maker Share of TGE12.50%-
Initial Marketcap at TGE$1.1B-
MM Token Value at TGE$137.5M-
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Category Score
11.52out of 100
Percentile

Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
1
Alerts
2

Liquidation ControlsHow Protected are you After Launch?

This section assesses the conditions under which the market maker can liquidate tokens, including the speed, structure, and limitations of their selling activity. It serves as the project's primary safeguard against excessive post-TGE sell pressure.

Daily Sell Cap

0.0%
/ No Cap
No Cap
Limited
Enforced
No limit on token sales - the market maker can sell the full loan amount anytime, in any size, without restriction.

Sell Cap Clauses

Cross-Exchange Enforcement
Breach Penalty Clause

Vesting Details

Web3Port

Token Vesting Schedule

Category Score
5.21out of 100
Percentile

Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
0
Alerts
4

Performance TermsAre the Expectations Clearly Defined and Fair?

This section evaluates the clarity and enforceability of the market maker's obligations. Well-defined performance terms ensure alignment, reduce execution risk, and provide the project with leverage in case of underperformance.

Orderbook Spread

Not Set

Liquidity Depth (±2%)

Not Set

Market Maker Uptime

Not Set

Liquidity Depth Scaling

No Scaling

Liquidity Depth & Spread

Category Score
15.25out of 100
Percentile

Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
2
Alerts
2

Repayment TermsAre you Protected if the MM Exits Early?

This section assesses the safeguards in place if a market maker (MM) chooses to exit the agreement prematurely. It reviews the structure, fairness, and potential risks of repayment obligations that could affect the project's treasury and token price stability.

Repayment Medium

MM Choice
Token Only
MM Choice
Tokens or USD
Market Maker repays by either returning the 150M MOVE tokens, or paying in USD based on token value at maturity.

Repayment Terms

Daily Median
Fragile
Borderline
Good
VWAP-style valuation done on the Loan Maturity Date using a loosely defined pricing method (median average across exchanges).
Elements
Audit
Details
Strike Mechanism
High
VWAP-style, based on average median prices.
Repayment Option
Optimize
Return tokens or pay strike price.
Fixed Price?
No
Strike price is floating, based on market at maturity.
Clawback Clause
No
No clause in either agreement granting clawback.
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MOVE Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About Movement Labs

What is the utility of the MOVE token?

Movement Labs has 4 primary token utilities:

  • Governance: $MOVE holders can propose and vote on protocol governance decisions.
  • Medium of Exchange: $MOVE is used to pay gas fees on Movement Network L2.
  • Staking (Consensus): Validators stake $MOVE to provide economic security and enable fast-finality settlement.
  • Medium of Payment: $MOVE is used as a native asset for payment, collateral, and liquidity across applications built on Movement Network.

What is the token allocation for MOVE?

Movement Labs token distribution allocates 10,000,000,000 MOVE across 4 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Community: 52.00% (Ecosystem & Community 40.00%, Initial Claims (Airdrop) 10.00%, HODLer 2.00%)
  • Investors: 22.50% (Early Backers 22.50%)
  • Insiders: 17.50% (Early Contributors 17.50%)
  • Foundation: 8.00% (Foundation 8.00%)

What is the vesting schedule for MOVE?

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

  • Ecosystem & Community: 25.0% at TGE , 60 Month Linear Vesting
  • Early Backers: 12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting
  • Early Contributors: 12 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
  • Initial Claims (Airdrop): 100.0% at TGE
  • Foundation: 6.3% at TGE , 12 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
  • HODLer: 100.0% at TGE

How many MOVE tokens unlock at TGE?

22.5% of the total supply (2,250,000,000 MOVE) is unlocked at TGE, with the tokens split between Community and Foundation.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of MOVE?

Movement Labs has a total supply of 10,000,000,000 MOVE, of which 2,800,000,000 MOVE (28% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for MOVE?

Total length of the full Movement Labs emission schedule is 6 years, with 28.00% released in Year 1, while the remaining 72.00% is released over the following 5 years.

What percentage of MOVE is allocated to the community?

52% of the Movement Labs supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Ecosystem & Community, Initial Claims (Airdrop), and HODLer.

What is Movement Labs (MOVE)?

Movement Labs revolutionizes blockchain scalability and Web3 innovation with the $MOVE token at the heart of its decentralized ecosystem. Designed to drive the Movement Network, $MOVE enhances platform functionality through its multi-faceted utility, establishing itself as a crucial component for developers, users, and DeFi enthusiasts. The $MOVE token operates within a cutting-edge modular blockchain infrastructure, providing unparalleled flexibility for building efficient decentralized applications (dApps). As the native token of the ecosystem, $MOVE facilitates a range of operations including staking for network security, governance participation, and transaction fee payments, ensuring seamless network functionality. Movement Labs also leverages the Move virtual machine (MoveVM), a groundbreaking protocol focused on speed, security, and resource efficiency. This advanced technology underpins the Movement Network, enabling developers to deploy highly scalable, security-oriented smart contracts with ease. The tokenomics surrounding $MOVE ensure a deflationary economic model, integrating staking rewards and transaction fees to incentivize network growth while maintaining sustainability. Positioned as a key enabler for the future of modular blockchains, Movement Labs empowers developers to create frictionless Web3 experiences. Its robust ecosystem connects Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, enhancing interoperability and making Movement Network a versatile foundation for next-generation blockchain applications. Through comprehensive $MOVE tokenomics, Movement Labs emphasizes decentralization and the empowerment of its community, offering governance rights to token holders for directing the network's future. This collaborative model aligns with the platform’s vision of fostering innovation while maintaining a sustainable and fair economic framework. Dive deeper into Movement Labs and experience the unmatched potential of $MOVE tokenomics, the driving force behind a secure, scalable, and developer-friendly blockchain ecosystem. Learn more about the $MOVE token and its revolutionary ecosystem at [Movement Labs](https://movementlabs.xyz/) and [Movement Network docs](https://docs.movementnetwork.xyz/general/Introduction/introductionToMove).

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