Tokenomics

A Closer Look at Elys Tokenomics

The ELYS tokenomics are thoughtfully designed to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the platform. As of May 2025, the total supply of 200 million ELYS tokens has deflated to 192.5 million (learn more about max supply deflation here). The distribution is structured to support various activities across the ecosystem while ensuring fairness and rewards for all participants. The maximum

The Role of ELYS in Elys Network

The ELYS token is more than just a governance token; it serves multiple functions that support the long-term success of Elys Network. Here’s how ELYS token utility fosters growth and sustainability:

• Fee Sharing: ELYS stakers earn non-inflationary real yield via 25% of all DEX revenues, paid in USDC. Revenue sources include:

  • Perpetual trading fees

  • Spot trading fees

  • Margin interest fees

  • Transaction network fees

  • Liquid staking fees

• Staking Token Rewards: Elys's governance model rewards stakers and node operators through EDEN tokens, which vest over 90 days and can be redeemed for ELYS. Long-term stakers receive EDEN BOOST, a multiplier token for increased rewards. Both can be restaked to compound earnings.

• Liquidity Mining: Liquidity providers earn rewards by contributing liquidity to Elys Network pools, ensuring the platform remains highly liquid for users.

• Membership Tiers: Holding ELYS unlocks loyalty benefits such as fee discounts, exclusive NFTs, merchandise, and access to premium platform features based on membership tiers.

• Taker Fee & Burn Mechanism: A portion of the collected fees from swaps, called a Taker Fee, are allocated to a burn module, improving the overall Elys tokenomics over time by reducing maximum supply.

• Governance Power: ELYS serves as the network's governance token. Staked tokens grant voting rights for key proposals, including upgrades, product launches, incentive programs, and ecosystem growth strategies.

The ELYS token was built with the community in mind. It powers every aspect of our platform, but its true strength lies in reward sharing.

You don’t need to hold ELYS to use our applications. Gas fees may be paid in ATOM or USDC.

However, it’s the ideal way to earn daily rewards in USDC, generated from all our features.

Token Allocation Overview:

With a total supply of 200 million ELYS tokens, the allocation is structured to ensure that all participants benefit while maintaining network growth and stability.

Key Allocations:

• 22.3% Strategic Reserve: Decomposed in Decentralization (5.3%), Liquidity(5%) and Strategic Reserve(12%), used to bolster long term sustainability of the treasury and help aid diversification via fundraising & OTC efforts. It will also be used for partner-specific grants, who can add long term value to the Elys Network. It will also be used to provide liquidity on CEX,via POL on Elys DEX and staked to decentralize the network at genesis.

• 18% Project Contributors: Reserved for core contributors to development and growth.

• 15% LM Rewards: Liquidity Mining Rewards to help jump-start the Elys ecosystem. These are temporary and meant to simply bootstrap the liquidity and support non-inflationary revenue sources.

• 14% Airdrop: A gesture of gratitude towards early adopters and engaged users, this allocation is designed to stimulate early network activity and foster loyalty. It will be used over a 2-year period to continually boost our growth and reward our users.

• 13.4% Public and Private Sales: Reserved for early investors and network supporters, facilitating the platform’s initial growth and expansion.

• 8.5% Staking Rewards: Encourages token holders to actively stake their ELYS tokens, promoting network security and governance participation while rewarding users for their commitment.

• 7.5% Community Fund: This includes payouts for DAO councils and for community initiatives & projects. Receiving funds from this pool will follow defined governance and approval processes.

• 1.3% Advisors: Acknowledging the valuable guidance of advisors who bring industry expertise and strategic insights to ensure Elys Network’s success.

Vesting and Lock-up details:

Funding rounds:

• Pre-Seed: 8.5% at TGE, 6 Months cliff, 12 Months linear vesting

• Seed & Advisors: 10% at TGE, 5 Months cliff, 12 Months linear vesting

• Private: 12.5% at TGE, 4 Months cliff, 12 Months linear vesting

• Public sale: 15% at TGE, 1 Months cliff, 6 Months linear vesting

Vested token cannot be staked to earn rewards.

Team Allocation Policy: Tokens allocated to the team are subject to a 6-month cliff, followed by semi-annual distributions. In the event a team member leaves, their remaining token allocation will cease and be reallocated to new recruits filling their role. Simply put, team members must actively contribute to Elys to earn ELYS tokens.

Emission schedule & Token supply:

• Initial supply: 20,429,204 ELYS

• Max supply: 200,000,000 ELYS

Participant Reward Distribution

• Stakers: 25% (of every fees)

• Liquidity Providers: 60% (based on their pool position)

• Elys Protocol: 15%

Non-Inflationary Reward Sources

• Perpetual trading fees

• Spot trading fees

• Margin interest fees

• Transaction network fees

• Liquid staking fees

• MEV (Maximum Extractable Value)