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Tokenomist.ai releases its latest annual crypto report
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This report discusses token unlocks and low-caps as well as memecoins
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Memecoins have been the star of this cycle attracting celebrities as well as large crowds
Memecoins, the most popular tokens in this bull run with billions of dollars flowing to this niche economy, are the stars of this bull.
Tokenomist.ai’s AI-powered platform, Tokenomist.ai.com, has published its Annual Report 2024.
See what else Tokenomist has to say in its report.
Token Unlocks
According to the report the top five token unlocks released more than $5,4 billion into circulation last year, which had a major impact on market dynamics. But that’s nothing in comparison to what’s going to happen this year. Analysts expect at least $150 billion worth of token unlocks between 2024 and 2025. Roughly half ($82 billion) was consumed in 2024.
Low-Cap Coins Increasingly Popular
Researchers added that some of the most popular coin types of last year had a low circulating supply, and a high valuation. The researchers said that this is because the coins were able to quickly increase their prices, but also attracted heavy criticism regarding long-term sustainability.
This is not the first time this trend has been observed. Tokenomist stated that the model was popular in the 2020 bull market, but this time it is different due to improved launch ratios, and investor scrutiny. The report concluded that by late 2024 the average oat launch / FDV had risen to 35%.
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This Run’s star: The Memecoin
Memecoins have delivered a return of 536% (YTD) in 2024. This is far more than Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The report stated that Ethereum is the most popular cryptocurrency. They owe the rise in popularity of these coins to their transparency and fair distribution, unlike ICOs of the past which benefited mainly early-stage investors.
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The report states that incidents such as FLOKI’s community takeover have highlighted incentive structures driven by the community. It also adds that tools like Pump.fun enabled essay token creation, leading viral tokens and celebrity involvement.
The Tokenomist has also highlighted the obvious risks associated with memcoins. It says that these tokens are not very successful on a long-term basis. Almost all memecoins (97%) die eventually, with low trading volumes and liquidity. It was said that the community gave up on memecoins at some point, pointing out that their average lifespan is about one year.
