Date: Late September 2025
Boundless (ZKC), the universal zero-knowledge protocol, has had a notable launch period on Binance, anchored by its listing and the 39th HODLer Airdrop. Below is a breakdown of key facts and what they mean for users.
Key Facts
HODLer Airdrop Timeline: Binance opened eligibility between September 2–5, 2025 for users with BNB in Simple Earn (flexible or locked) or On-Chain Yields products. Those eligible received the airdrop before trading began.
Airdrop Amount: 15 million ZKC (1.5% of the genesis supply) was allocated for this airdrop.
Listing Date & Trading Pairs: ZKC was officially listed on Binance on September 15, 2025 at 14:00 UTC. The token trades in pairs such as ZKC/USDT, ZKC/USDC, ZKC/BNB, ZKC/FDUSD, and ZKC/TRY. Deposits opened on Sep 12.
Circulating Supply at Listing: At launch, about 200.937 million ZKC were in circulation out of a total genesis supply of 1 billion (≈ 20.09%)
Inflation Schedule: ZKC follows an inflationary model starting at ~7% per year, which gradually declines over time, settling around 3% yearly from the eighth year onward.
Implications for Binance Users
Benefit for BNB Holders: The airdrop rewarded users who held BNB in specific earning products, giving them free exposure to ZKC before the token’s trading volatility kicked in. It’s a way for long-term BNB users to benefit.
Volatility Expectation: Because of the early distribution (airdrop, large initial uncapped supply) and inflation, large fluctuations – both up and down – are likely in the short term. Users should expect the charts to swing.
Multiple Trading Pairs: The inclusion of several stable or major token pairs means more liquidity options and easier access for varied users — whether they trade via stablecoins, BNB, or other assets.
“Seed Tag” Label: Binance applied a “Seed Tag” to the token, signaling that it is a newer project with potentially higher volatility and risk. Users should be aware when using new listings.
What to Watch Next
Further Unlocks / Emissions: Marketing allocations (e.g. 5M ZKC immediately post-listing plus 15M six months later) are part of the plan. Tracking when these tokens enter circulation matters.
Staking / Usage Metrics: How many ZKC holders stake or lock their tokens (or use them in proof activities) will affect how much free supply remains to exert downward pressure.
Ecosystem Integrations: Partnerships (e.g. with other chains, cross-chain bridges) or adoption of Boundless’s computing infrastructure will drive real demand beyond speculation.
Binance Product Support: Whether Binance adds Savings, margin, perpetual futures, or one-click buy for ZKC will give more ways for users to interact with ZKC beyond simple spot trading.
