How it works
Important elements include issuance, allocation to teams and investors, vesting, token burns, staking and how the token is used within the network.
What to check
Use official project documentation and on-chain data to distinguish current circulating supply from future issuance. Study who owns large allocations and when they unlock.
- Check issuance schedule
- Review allocation concentration
- Understand actual token utility
Limits and risks
A useful protocol can still have weak token economics. Heavy future issuance or concentrated ownership can affect holders even if the technology works as intended.
Primary sources
Bitcoin Developer Reference↗Ethereum developer documentation↗FATF: Virtual Assets↗General information only. Investment products can lose value, and terms, fees and regulation can change.