VEGA Protocol Tokenomics

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VEGA Overview & Token Details

VEGA Protocol enables decentralized derivatives trading with CEX-level performance. Proof-of-stake blockchain optimized for capital efficient trading on Tendermint.

Ticker
$VEGA
Listing Price
$15
Total Supply
64,999,723
Niche
  • DeFi
  • Exchange
TGE Date
2021-09-03
Tier 3
Tokenomics
Economy
Audit
Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#1932
Percentile
Top 100%
7
2
7
Economic Policies
21.25
Investment & Valuation
24.77
Utility & Value Flow
-
Liquidity & Market Making
-
Distribution Fairness
12.42

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Seed Round 26.50%2 Month Cliff, 19 Month Linear Vesting
Community25.50%1 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
Team (tranche 2)23.00%9 Month Cliff, 18 Month Linear Vesting
Strategic Round8.89%1 Month Cliff, 18 Month Linear Vesting
Team (tranche 1)6.50%6 Month Cliff, 15 Month Linear Vesting
Main Sale Option 22.50%3 Month Cliff, 6 Month Linear Vesting
Main Sale Option 32.50%100.0% at TGE
Main Sale Option 12.50%9 Month Cliff, 12 Month Linear Vesting
Strategic Round 22.11%1 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 2 Months x7
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Category Score
12.42out of 100
Percentile
Top 98%

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
+1.1%
Low
Community
-11.7%
High
Foundation
-20.5%
High
Insiders
+12.3%
High
Investors
+18.9%
High

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

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

Overall Deviation Status

High

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 VEGA Protocol circulating supply year over year, with a focus on early stages where governance risk is highest. It assesses whether the governance power of VEGA 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

Passed

Investor Dominance Test

Failed

Category Score
21.96out of 100
Percentile
Top 82%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether VEGA 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

1247.6%

Year 2 Inflation

69.8%

Year 3 Inflation

11.1%

Year 4 Inflation

10.0%

Inflation YoY

Category Score
19.02out of 100
Percentile
Top 84%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every VEGA 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
2 High Risk

Highest Supply Shock

112.9%
at Month 3

Detailed Information

Category Score
24.29out of 100
Percentile
Top 71%

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

Initial Float

2.50%

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 2.50%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Category Score
24.77out of 100
Percentile
Top 91%

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 DeFi)

+24.39%

Niche ROI (Last 15 DeFi)

-9.42%

Project FDV Status

Overvalued
Under
Fairly Valued
Over
VEGA Protocol is listing at 640.7% higher FDV compared to benchmark listing and current valuation averages.

Valuation Comparison

VEGA Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About VEGA Protocol

What is the token allocation for VEGA?

VEGA Protocol token distribution allocates 64,999,723 VEGA across 4 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Investors: 37.50% (Seed Round 26.50%, Strategic Round 8.89%, Strategic Round 2 2.11%)
  • Insiders: 29.50% (Team (tranche 2) 23.00%, Team (tranche 1) 6.50%)
  • Community: 25.50% (Community 25.50%)
  • Public Sale: 7.50% (Main Sale Option 2 2.50%, Main Sale Option 3 2.50%, Main Sale Option 1 2.50%)

What is the vesting schedule for VEGA?

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

  • Seed Round : 2 Month Cliff, 19 Month Linear Vesting
  • Community: 1 Month Cliff, 48 Month Linear Vesting
  • Team (tranche 2): 9 Month Cliff, 18 Month Linear Vesting
  • Strategic Round: 1 Month Cliff, 18 Month Linear Vesting
  • Team (tranche 1): 6 Month Cliff, 15 Month Linear Vesting
  • Main Sale Option 2: 3 Month Cliff, 6 Month Linear Vesting
  • Main Sale Option 3: 100.0% at TGE
  • Main Sale Option 1: 9 Month Cliff, 12 Month Linear Vesting
  • Strategic Round 2: 1 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 2 Months x7

How many VEGA tokens unlock at TGE?

2.5% of the total supply (1,624,993.075 VEGA) is unlocked at TGE, with the entire unlock going to Public Sale.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of VEGA?

VEGA Protocol has a total supply of 64,999,723 VEGA, of which 65,000,044 VEGA (100% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for VEGA?

Total length of the full VEGA Protocol emission schedule is 5 years, with 35.50% released in Year 1, while the remaining 64.50% is released over the following 4 years.

What percentage of VEGA is allocated to the community?

25.5% of the VEGA Protocol supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Community.

What is VEGA Protocol (VEGA)?

VEGA tokenomics powers decentralized derivatives trading infrastructure built on Tendermint consensus. The protocol processes thousands of trades per second with atomic margin calculations and built-in liquidity incentives. VEGA token holders govern market creation, validator staking, and network parameters while earning trading fees. The blockchain features one-second block times, permissionless market creation, and protective auctions for risk management. Token utility includes governance voting, validator delegation, and fee distribution rewards. Vega economics align liquidity providers, traders, and stakeholders through competitive fee structures and staking mechanisms.

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