Token Events

OpenEden announces that the team and advisor tokens will be locked up for another 9 months, extending the overall vesting period to January 2027. This decision reflects its long-term development strategy, and the team will focus on expanding the range of applications and deepening institutional as well as DeFi integrations.

21Shares researcher Darius Moukhtarzade pointed out at the EthCC conference that token issuance failures hit a record high, mainly due to a “low circulating supply, high fully diluted valuation” model. He proposed four practical frameworks to achieve sustainable tokenomics, emphasizing that for token success in 2026, a defensive on-chain economic system must be built within institutional capital and a regulatory environment.

The general-purpose robot network Orbion successfully deployed and went live on the BSC mainnet on March 31, with the goal of enabling end-to-end lifecycle management of general-purpose robots for users worldwide. The platform’s native token ORB has opened a 72-hour public subscription, serving as the core credential for governance, payments, and value transfer.

DeFi developer Dromos Labs has launched a “prediction-based allocation” mechanism to improve the efficiency of liquidity incentives on Aerodrome and Velodrome. This mechanism allows governance token holders to adjust voting in real time, drawing on the logic of prediction markets. It is expected to achieve up to an 80% improvement in reward distribution, signaling that competition in DeFi trading markets is shifting toward capital allocation efficiency.

In the first quarter of 2026, Astar clearly defined its development direction, launched the ASTR token economic model and the foundation for ecosystem participation, optimized the staking mechanism and governance structure, and completed the rebuild of the Astar Portal to enhance user experience. ASTR holders will enjoy more convenient staking and easier engagement with ecosystem activities.

Persija Jakarta Pelita Cikarang Football Club has partnered with the Chiliz Group to launch fan tokens, aiming to strengthen engagement with fans around the world. Token holders will enjoy benefits such as voting rights and exclusive content, supporting the club’s growth and enhancing the fan experience. This initiative marks a further advancement in the digitalization of football in Southeast Asia.

The crypto market is set for over $643 million in token unlocks within a week, featuring significant one-time releases (e.g., HYPE, SUI, ENA) and daily linear emissions (e.g., SOL, WLD, TRUMP). These events could impact trader positioning and price dynamics.

Aster, a perpetual DEX in DeFi, significantly reduced its monthly token unlock by 97% by adopting a staking-only model. This aims to alleviate price pressure from token releases and supports long-term holders, reflecting a broader trend in perpetual DEX projects towards sustainable supply management. The success hinges on user engagement in staking and actual demand for the product.

World Assets completed $65 million in OTC WLD sales, pricing tokens at $0.2719. $25 million is locked for six months, easing immediate market pressure. Proceeds will fund operations, R&D, and orb production, emphasizing long-term growth.

Firelight has achieved a significant milestone with over 50 million XRP staked, reflecting the growing need for DeFi protection amid rising exploit losses. The protocol offers a unique staking model using XRP as collateral for protection against various risks in DeFi, tapping into a market eager for security solutions.

Gate News message, March 31, decentralized derivatives trading platform edgeX has launched the EDGE airdrop claim page, and will open EDGE token trading today at 20:30.

Animoca Brands launched the AliBAE platform based on Alibaba’s Qwen model on March 31. The platform supports creators in producing AI-assisted content and earning CHECK tokens. The platform is now open for early access, and it offers 100,000 CHECK rewards through promotions. Creators can participate in tasks to produce videos or applications and receive rewards.

The CEO of Billions, Evin, announced that the BILL token generation event (TGE) will be postponed, with no new launch date yet. The delay is attributed to factors including the market environment, exchange regulatory approvals, and the community’s security needs. The underlying infrastructure has been built, and once the final timing is confirmed, the community will be notified in a timely manner.

After Pi Network’s second mainnet migration, about 119,000 users completed KYC verification, resulting in more than 1.12 million PI tokens flowing into centralized exchanges and creating short-term selling pressure. Technical analysis shows that $0.1736 is a key support level, and the Protocol 21 upgrade on April 6 will affect token stability and application expansion.

Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain in the Cardano ecosystem, has launched its mainnet. Initial participation from major firms like Google Cloud indicates significant industry interest. It features a dual-token model and a programming language designed for streamlined development while balancing privacy and compliance.

Midnight, the privacy blockchain founded by Charles Hoskinson, officially went live on March 30. Its design focuses on addressing three major obstacles to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency, improving user experience and privacy through a selective disclosure mechanism. Its core technologies include a keyless design and a dual-token system. With the airdrop underway, its valuation briefly surpassed $1 billion, and it is now working with Monument Bank to advance commercial deployment.

Bitcoin briefly rebounded to $67,660. A U.S. senator proposed the “American Mining Act” to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Bitmine re-staked 167,500 ETH, bringing its total staked amount to nearly 3.31 million ETH. With market volatility, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices fell. Analysts say that short-term market sentiment is sluggish, and rising oil prices have affected BTC prices.

Strategy’s preferred share STRC will be listed on a UK trading platform on March 30, but UK investors face a high tax burden. UK investors are advised to consider the 21Shares Strategy Yield ETP because it offers better tax efficiency, with no income tax burden.

Gate News reports that on March 31, according to Gate Market data, as of the time of writing, BEAT (Audiera) is priced at $0.56. Over the past 24 hours, it has increased by 8.54%, reaching a high of $0.60 and dropping to a low of $0.45. The 24-hour trading volume is $8.525 million. Its current market capitalization is approximately $77.87 million. Audiera (BEAT) has pioneered an agent-centric participatory economic system, making humans and autonomous AI agents equal participants. Agents can have wallets, earn and spend on-chain, create music, and participate in rhythm battles. This ecosystem is supported by BEAT deployed on BNB Chain, used for incentive mechanisms and shared prosperity. The platform supports users in creating, competing, and interacting, while AI intelligent...

Next week will see significant crypto token unlocks, led by Sui ($SUI) unlocking $47.19M in tokens. Other notable unlocks include Definitive ($EDGE) and Audiera ($BEAT), impacting market caps and token supplies across various projects.