Analysis: Tokenomics innovation is making a comeback as the crypto industry tries to give tokens "real value"

PANews reported on September 30 that DeFi researcher Ignas posted an analysis on X stating that he had originally worried tokenomics innovation had stalled, but that is not the case. After a cycle of low-float, high-FDV token launches, the crypto industry is once again experimenting with new token mechanisms.

Ignas gave examples: ZCAT provides ZEC rewards to holders through a 3% transfer tax; BUN/Mosh uses a "Bundle Launch" to let fund backers share trading fees but without being able to withdraw LP; STONK uses fee revenue to buy back and burn the top 15 compliant tokens weighted by market cap; VVV/DIEM allows staking VVV to mint DIEM, and then staking DIEM to earn daily AI credits; ORBIO converts trading fees into AI credits for stakers; BP requires staking for at least 1 year to qualify for future IPO equity conversion, and determines token supply unlocks based on project growth milestones.

Ignas believes that what these projects have in common is an attempt to make tokens more than just fundraising tools, but instead give them actual value. However, he pointed out that many of these mechanisms still rely on speculators continuing to trade, and "speculation" still dominates the crypto market.