what's Animecoin?
Animecoin ($ANIME) is a blockchain-based token designed to empower the global anime community by creating a decentralized creative economy. Built on the Arbitrum network as part of the Animechain Layer 3 solution, it enables fans, creators, and collectors to participate in governance, staking, and NFT interactions within an otaku-themed ecosystem. The project emphasizes community ownership, with a significant portion of the token supply allocated to holders of partner NFTs like Azuki, Elementals, and Beanz, fostering direct value accrual to the anime culture. The token serves multiple utilities, including gas fees for transactions on Animechain, rewards for content creation, and access to exclusive marketplaces for anime-inspired digital assets. By integrating Web3 tools, Animecoin aims to transition anime fandom from passive consumption to active participation, supporting artists through royalties and collaborative projects. Its launch without VC funding highlights a grassroots approach, prioritizing token engineering and cultural relevance over speculative hype. Technically, Animecoin leverages Arbitrum's scalability for low-cost, high-speed operations, while its collector score system distributes tokens based on community engagement. This setup positions it as infrastructure for anime-related dApps, potentially expanding to AI-driven content generation and cross-chain interoperability in the future.
Animecoin airdropped $699M in 2025; $6.29M (13.84% float) unlocks Jan 23, 2026.
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Distributed approximately $699 million worth of tokens via airdrop in 2025, totaling approximately 3.75 billion ANIME tokens.
unlocks $6.29M worth of tokens (13.84% of float) on January 23rd, 2026
Integrated with Moca Network's MocaProof credential system, allowing holders to verify their holdings cryptographically across different applications using zkProofs.
Added as a new currency in Aster Dex API.
Funding rate arbitrage for the token reaches 315.14% APR.
Animecoin records 275% transaction growth last week, ranking as the second-highest application gainer among tracked applications on growthepie analytics.
Azuki TCG partners with Dragon Shield and Anime.com collaborates with Faze Esports. The Alley escape game reaches 100K+ players and prizes are revealed.
Azuki TCG website goes live, Anime.com deploys new features, and Azuki 'Alley escape' mini game opens for early access.
Nexus launch event scheduled in the coming days involving $ANIME, Apecoin, and Arbitrum.
Multiple team members laid off at Azuki, with the project undergoing a hard pivot in strategic direction. Community discussions emerge around communication issues and the shift away from NFT focus. (tweet id: 1986883359201755509)
Points rewards program launches on Mintify platform for holding and trading $ANIME tokens.
Azuki NFT floor price drops below 1 ETH for the first time in its history.
Anime.com reports 370K+ monthly active users and 5-6M+ smart wallets created via account abstraction in the last 30 days. Revenue buyback mechanism confirmed where percentage of Anime.com revenue goes to $ANIME buybacks.
Monad airdrop announced for Azuki OG holders. Gintama IP partnership launched, AzukiTCG physical card game now available in multiple LA stores with alpha decks shipped, and Anime.com reached 150K Google clicks in October.
$ANIME now live on Kraken exchange. (tweet ids: 1980259041633841331, 1980259224207704438)
$ANIME token listing on Kraken exchange scheduled to launch soon.
Upcoming TGE features badge-based bonus system, and token is available on Arbitrum network.
Collaborative event scheduled for October 28th involving Monad, Azuki, and Wassie projects with potential giveaway component.
Platform increases Instagram presence with content from top anime creators as part of educational efforts. Explicit connection to Azuki ecosystem mentioned.
Platform records 700 concurrent viewers during Ginpachi's Zany Class episode 2 live watch event.
Episode 2 releases on the platform with users actively engaging in character pulling mechanics.
Physical community meetup held in NYC featuring RedBeanGuild crew and AzukiNYC representing $ANIME division.
Platform announces takeover event on Anime News Network, indicating new partnership with major anime publication.
Participating in AnimeExpo alongside Azuki, expanding industry presence through major convention.
Development strategy prioritizes product completion over ecosystem grants, focusing on organic user growth rather than incentivized builders.
Platform reports 3.3M+ users onboarded and 13M+ digital stickers minted, operating as blockchain-powered infrastructure for mainstream anime adoption.
Product-first development strategy implemented with tiered reward system based on collector scores.