Tokenomics Academy
Crypto Token Allocation
Token allocation is the planned assignment of token supply to defined recipients or purposes before or during a network’s distribution.
How to interpret it
Verify whether percentages use maximum, total, genesis, or another supply basis. Then examine cliffs, vesting, discretionary treasury authority, and conditions attached to each allocation.
Research context
Allocation and distribution are related but not identical: allocation describes the plan, while observed distribution describes where tokens are held or transferred over time.
Data quality matters
Any current figure should identify its source, timestamp, coverage, and calculation method. This educational page does not present live market or protocol data.
Research checklist
- Supply basis for percentages
- Recipient and purpose
- Unlock and vesting terms
- Treasury discretion and amendments
Questions and answers
What should I verify when researching crypto token allocation?
Check the definition, source, timestamp, coverage, and methodology. Separate reported data from interpretation and avoid treating one metric as an investment conclusion.