Nillion Tokenomics

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NIL Overview & Token Details

Explore Nillion ($NIL) tokenomics—powering a decentralized network with Nil Message Compute (NMC), revolutionizing secure multi-party computation.

Ticker
$NIL
Listing Price
$0.4
Total Supply
1,000,000,000
Niche
  • Infrastructure
TGE Date
2025-03-23
Tier 2
Tokenomics
Economy
Audit
Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#756
Percentile
Top 38%
12
5
4
Economic Policies
77.03
Investment & Valuation
80.59
Utility & Value Flow
-
Liquidity & Market Making
-
Distribution Fairness
39.67

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Ecosystem and R&D26.50%16.6% at TGE , 6 Month Cliff, 30 Month Linear Vesting
Early Backers21.00%12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting
Core Contributors20.00%12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting
Community16.50%55.3% at TGE , 6 Month Cliff, 30 Month Linear Vesting
Protocol Development10.00%6 Month Cliff, 30 Month Linear Vesting
Binance Launchpool3.50%100.0% at TGE
Liquidity2.50%100.0% at TGE
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Category Score
39.67out of 100
Percentile
Top 79%

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
-3.1%
Low
Community
-13.9%
High
Foundation
+16.8%
High
Insiders
-1.9%
Low
Investors
+2.2%
Low

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

This section evaluates how Nillion 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 NIL 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
0
Alerts
2

Token Power

Token Governance Concentration Analysis

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

Token Control Status

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

Insider Dominance Test

Failed

Investor Dominance Test

Passed

Category Score
76.05out of 100
Percentile
Top 21%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
3
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether NIL 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

34.6%

Year 2 Inflation

82.0%

Year 3 Inflation

45.1%

Year 4 Inflation

11.6%

Inflation YoY

Category Score
82.19out of 100
Percentile
Top 19%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every NIL 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

6.8%
at Month 13

Detailed Information

Category Score
68.69out of 100
Percentile
Top 16%

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

Initial Float

17.02%

Best Performer Float

12.34%

Team Float Control

79.4%
Low Control
Mid Control
High Control
At launch, the team controls 79.4% of the circulating supply, reducing the real initial float to 3.50%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Category Score
80.59out of 100
Percentile
Top 52%

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

Vesting Details

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Early Backers

Target Hardcap

$21.0M
21.0%
79.0%
Nillion is selling 21.0% of its total token supply to investors in order to raise $21.0M in funding.

Category Score
68.42out of 100
Percentile
Top 72%

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

Fairly Valued
Under
Fairly Valued
Over
Nillion is listing at 36.0% 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

Early Backers
Best
Out of 1
1
Ranked 1st by VDV
1
Ranked 1st by FDV

Rounds Ranked by FDV

1
Early Backers
$100.0M FDV

Rounds Ranked by VDV

1
Early Backers
$67.5M VDV

Investor FDV vs VDV

VDV Valuation Model

Category Score
99.92out of 100
Percentile
Top 7%

Break Even Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Break-Even Analysis

This section evaluates how fast investors recover their initial capital across Nillion'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
Early Backers
in 21 months

Who Breaks Even First?

Early Backers
in 21 months

Break-Even Analysis Chart

NIL Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About Nillion

What is the token allocation for NIL?

Nillion token distribution allocates 1,000,000,000 NIL across 5 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Foundation: 39.00% (Ecosystem and R&D 26.50%, Protocol Development 10.00%, Liquidity 2.50%)
  • Investors: 21.00% (Early Backers 21.00%)
  • Insiders: 20.00% (Core Contributors 20.00%)
  • Community: 16.50% (Community 16.50%)
  • Public Sale: 3.50% (Binance Launchpool 3.50%)

What is the vesting schedule for NIL?

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

  • Ecosystem and R&D: 16.6% at TGE , 6 Month Cliff, 30 Month Linear Vesting
  • Early Backers: 12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting
  • Core Contributors: 12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting
  • Community: 55.3% at TGE , 6 Month Cliff, 30 Month Linear Vesting
  • Protocol Development: 6 Month Cliff, 30 Month Linear Vesting
  • Binance Launchpool: 100.0% at TGE
  • Liquidity: 100.0% at TGE

How many NIL tokens unlock at TGE?

19.5% of the total supply (195,200,000 NIL) is unlocked at TGE, with the tokens split between Community, Foundation, and Public Sale.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of NIL?

Nillion has a total supply of 1,000,000,000 NIL, of which 221,506,466 NIL (22.2% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for NIL?

Total length of the full Nillion emission schedule is 5 years, with 26.10% released in Year 1, while the remaining 73.90% is released over the following 4 years.

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

Nillion has 1 investor round, with the following investment price and vesting:

  • Early Backers: priced at $0.10, with 12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting

What percentage of NIL is allocated to the community?

16.5% of the Nillion supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Community.

What is Nillion (NIL)?

Nillion ($NIL) introduces a groundbreaking tokenomics system designed to support its unique decentralized network infrastructure, powered by the proprietary Nil Message Compute (NMC) technology. Unlike traditional blockchain networks, Nillion’s architecture allows nodes to operate and process information in a novel, non-blockchain manner. This innovative approach eliminates the need for immutable ledgers and node-to-node communication, making it a significant advancement from Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC) technology. The Nillion token ($NIL) plays a pivotal role in the ecosystem, enabling seamless interaction among developers, businesses, and users. The utility of $NIL spans across network fees, incentivizing validators, and fueling decentralized applications built on the Nillion network. By decentralizing computations and ensuring data privacy, Nillion creates an ecosystem optimized for scalability, speed, and security. Supported by its cryptographic infrastructure, the Nillion platform positions itself as an attractive solution for industries requiring high-performance, privacy-preserving computational frameworks, including finance, healthcare, and supply chain management. Its innovative tokenomics model aligns incentives across stakeholders, facilitating sustainable network growth and adoption while championing decentralization. With $NIL as the backbone of the Nillion ecosystem, this platform revolutionizes secure data computation and offers unparalleled performance, setting a new standard for decentralized technologies. Dive into the future of tokenomics with Nillion’s uniquely engineered economic model, driving innovation with efficiency and privacy at its core. Learn more at www.nillion.com.

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