Arbitrum and Azuki Unveil AnimeDAO Tokenomics
Animecoin, a cryptocurrency backed by Arbitrum Foundation and the Azuki NFT brand, announced new details about its token distribution on Sunday. The project, which aims to bring anime enthusiasts into the web3 space, plans to issue 10 billion Anime tokens and distribute 50.5% of them to the community. The remaining share will be divided among the project’s foundation, team, advisors, company treasury, and partner communities.
At the core of the plan is the AnimeDAO, a decentralized organization that will oversee 13% of the token supply known as “community cultivation.” This portion is meant to support proposals that will shape the future of Animecoin. Another 37.5% of the total supply is allocated for claim by the Azuki NFT community, who are regarded as early supporters. According to official statements, any unclaimed tokens from the Azuki allocation will be moved to the community cultivation pool.
The Animecoin Foundation itself is set to control 24.44% of the tokens to advance the broader ecosystem, such as running grants and supporting ongoing operations. Additionally, 2% is reserved for partner communities, including Hyperliquid, Kaito AI, and Arbitrum. The foundation stated that the token will launch this month on Ethereum and Arbitrum, with an initial circulation of 7.69 billion tokens.
Aside from the token distribution, the collaboration among Arbitrum Foundation, Azuki, and Weeb3 Foundation has led to the creation of a separate initiative called AnimeChain. This blockchain network is designed to gather anime fans under one digital roof by offering content, games, merchandise, and NFTs. The group cited the global anime market, expected to surpass $60 billion by 2030, as one reason for exploring web3 solutions in this entertainment segment.
The Anime token’s vesting schedule was also provided. Azuki company receives 7.44% and its contributors and advisors receive 15.62%. Both of these allocations are locked at launch, with 33.33% unlocked after a one-year cliff and the remaining portion unlocked linearly over two additional years. In this way, early stakeholders and the company behind Azuki remain committed over a longer term rather than seeking immediate liquidity.
Arbitrum, known for its Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, has been active in supporting new blockchain ventures. It previously announced a plan to direct 200 million ARB (around $344 million at the time of the report) over two years for gaming projects. Arbitrum Foundation also confirmed support for a feature-length film by Oscar-winning producer Shane Boris. Through the Animecoin collaboration, both Arbitrum and Azuki are aiming to bring direct engagement to anime lovers who may be interested in decentralized finance and collective governance via AnimeDAO.
