Polkadex Tokenomics

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PDEX Overview & Token Details

Explore Polkadex $PDEX Tokenomics: Fueling a decentralized exchange with cross-chain interoperability, staking rewards, and trader-first blockchain solutions.

Ticker
$PDEX
Listing Price
$20
Total Supply
20,000,000
Niche
  • Exchange
TGE Date
2021-04-15
Tier 3
Tokenomics
Economy
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Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#1715
Percentile
Top 88%
11
4
5
Economic Policies
56.35
Investment & Valuation
47.91
Utility & Value Flow
-
Liquidity & Market Making
-
Distribution Fairness
25.61

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Treasuary39.89%60 Month Linear Vesting
Private Round10.19%30.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
Parachain Auction10.00%25.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
Founders & Team9.00%12 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x4
Strategic Round8.00%25.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
Seed Round7.00%20.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
Ecosystem and Partnerships6.80%20.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
Advisors6.00%6 Month Cliff, 24 Month Linear Vesting
Community Round2.00%100.0% at TGE
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Category Score
25.61out of 100
Percentile
Top 89%

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
-7.3%
Medium
Community
-15.6%
High
Foundation
+14.5%
High
Insiders
-0.3%
Low
Investors
+8.8%
Medium

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

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

Overall Deviation Status

Medium

Category Score
out of 100
Percentile

Governance Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
3

Token Power

Token Governance Concentration Analysis

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

Token Control Status

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

Insider Dominance Test

Failed

Investor Dominance Test

Failed

Category Score
52.51out of 100
Percentile
Top 43%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
4
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether PDEX 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

248.7%

Year 2 Inflation

6.4%

Year 3 Inflation

2.5%

Year 4 Inflation

0.0%

Inflation YoY

Category Score
57.27out of 100
Percentile
Top 46%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every PDEX 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
3 High Risk

Highest Supply Shock

78.6%
at Month 3

Detailed Information

Category Score
62.21out of 100
Percentile
Top 22%

Risk of Dilution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

Token Emission, Float and Circulating Supply Analysis

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

Initial Float

13.44%

Best Performer Float

12.34%

Team Float Control

28.7%
Low Control
Mid Control
High Control
At launch, the team controls 28.7% of the circulating supply, reducing the real initial float to 9.58%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Category Score
47.91out of 100
Percentile
Top 86%

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

Vesting Details

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Private Round
Strategic Round
Seed Round
Community Round
IDO on Polkastarter
IDO on KuCoin

Target Hardcap

$4.9M
28.3%
71.7%
Polkadex is selling 28.3% of its total token supply to investors in order to raise $4.9M in funding.

Category Score
out of 100
Percentile
Top 100%

Break Even Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

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 Polkadex.

Most Favorable Round

Seed Round
Best
Out of 6
1
Ranked 1st by Vesting Speed
1
Ranked 1st by FDV
2
Ranked 2nd by VDV
3
Ranked 3rd by TGE Recovery

Least Favorable Round

Private Round
Worst
Out of 6
1
Ranked 1st by Vesting Speed
3
Ranked 3rd by FDV
5
Ranked 5th by TGE Recovery
5
Ranked 5th by VDV

Investor Round Ranking

PDEX Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About Polkadex

What is the token allocation for PDEX?

Polkadex token distribution allocates 20,000,000 PDEX across 5 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Foundation: 39.89% (Treasuary 39.89%)
  • Investors: 25.19% (Private Round 10.19%, Strategic Round 8.00%, Seed Round 7.00%)
  • Community: 16.80% (Parachain Auction 10.00%, Ecosystem and Partnerships 6.80%)
  • Insiders: 15.00% (Founders & Team 9.00%, Advisors 6.00%)
  • Public Sale: 3.12% (Community Round 2.00%, IDO on Polkastarter 0.62%, IDO on KuCoin 0.50%)

What is the vesting schedule for PDEX?

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

  • Treasuary: 60 Month Linear Vesting
  • Private Round: 30.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
  • Parachain Auction: 25.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
  • Founders & Team: 12 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x4
  • Strategic Round: 25.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
  • Seed Round: 20.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
  • Ecosystem and Partnerships: 20.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
  • Advisors: 6 Month Cliff, 24 Month Linear Vesting
  • Community Round: 100.0% at TGE
  • IDO on Polkastarter: 100.0% at TGE
  • IDO on KuCoin: 100.0% at TGE

How many PDEX tokens unlock at TGE?

13.4% of the total supply (2,688,000 PDEX) is unlocked at TGE, with the tokens split between Investors, Community, and Public Sale.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of PDEX?

Polkadex has a total supply of 20,000,000 PDEX, of which 19,335,184 PDEX (96.7% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for PDEX?

Total length of the full Polkadex emission schedule is 6 years, with 53.92% released in Year 1, while the remaining 46.08% is released over the following 5 years.

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

Polkadex has 6 investor rounds, with the following investment price and vesting:

  • Seed Round: priced at $0.50, with 20.00% at TGE, 20.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
  • Private Round: priced at $1, with 30.00% at TGE, 30.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
  • Strategic Round: priced at $0.75, with 25.00% at TGE, 25.0% at TGE , 3 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x3
  • Community Round: priced at $1.25, with 100.00% at TGE, 100.0% at TGE
  • IDO on Polkastarter: priced at $2, with 100.00% at TGE, 100.0% at TGE
  • IDO on KuCoin: priced at $2, with 100.00% at TGE, 100.0% at TGE

What percentage of PDEX is allocated to the community?

16.8% of the Polkadex supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Parachain Auction and Ecosystem and Partnerships.

What is Polkadex (PDEX)?

Polkadex is an innovative decentralized exchange (DEX) platform enabling seamless, secure, and scalable trading within the DeFi ecosystem. As a pioneering solution, it bridges the benefits of decentralized exchanges with the performance of centralized trading platforms. At the heart of this transformative ecosystem is the $PDEX token, designed to enhance liquidity, governance, and overall platform utility. The $PDEX tokenomics is centered around user participation and rewards, encouraging active engagement. Token holders can stake $PDEX to secure the network and earn rewards, fostering a strong, decentralized security model. Furthermore, $PDEX holders participate in on-chain governance, where they can propose and vote on key platform updates, ensuring that the community shapes the future of Polkadex. Polkadex's technological innovations amplify its appeal among traders and developers. A standout feature is the Polkadex Orderbook, a hybrid trading mechanism integrating the speed and liquidity of centralized exchanges with the decentralization and security of blockchain technology. Additionally, the platform's interoperability feature, the \Bridge,\" connects Polkadex to various blockchain ecosystems, allowing users access to a diverse range of digital assets. Developers and enthusiasts benefit from Polkadex’s testnet, Kaizen, providing a robust environment to test protocols, contribute feedback, and drive improvements. Complemented by its live mainnet, Polkadex is designed to handle high-frequency trading needs without compromising security or decentralization. With $PDEX tokenomics focusing on long-term sustainability and robust utility, Polkadex paves the way for a comprehensive trading experience. By integrating next-gen technology, advanced liquidity solutions, and community-driven governance, Polkadex delivers a decentralized exchange model tailored to the evolving needs of the blockchain ecosystem. Whether you’re a trader, developer, or blockchain enthusiast, Polkadex empowers you to trade confidently and efficiently while exploring new DeFi horizons.

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