Kaito AI is a platform focused on revolutionizing crypto research and market intelligence using artificial intelligence. Its native token, KAITO, launched today, February 20, 2025, and is already making waves with an airdrop and listings on major exchanges like Binance and OKX. The project introduced a concept called "Yaps," a protocol launched in December 2024 to tokenize attention, rewarding users for sharing valuable crypto-related content on social platforms like X. This ties into their broader "InfoFi" vision, where information becomes a measurable, tradable asset.
The tokenomics of KAITO have sparked both excitement and debate. The total supply is 1 billion tokens. Reports indicate that 20% of the supply (200 million tokens) is allocated to airdrops and incentives, with 10% going to the community (including early "Yappers" and Genesis NFT holders) and 2% specifically for Binance HODLers. However, concerns have arisen over insider allocations, with some analysts noting that 43.3% of the supply is reserved for insiders—35% for the team and 8.3% for early investors. This has fueled worries about potential sell-offs post-launch, especially given the current market climate.
The airdrop went live today at 12 PM UTC, with trading starting an hour later. It’s built on the Base network, hinting at possible future integration with Coinbase. Community reception has been mixed—some are hyped about the potential value (pre-launch estimates pegged it at a $1.3 billion fully diluted valuation), while others were disappointed by the rewards compared to other high-profile drops like Hyperliquid. There’s also chatter about scams, with fake KAITO tokens popping up on Solana and phishing sites mimicking the official claim page, so caution is advised.
On the tech side, Kaito AI offers tools like Kaito Pro (an AI-powered search engine for crypto insights) and Kaito Connect (an InfoFi network for distributing attention and capital). They’ve also introduced a "Smart Followers" metric to gauge engagement from influential crypto users, shaking up how influence is measured in the space.
Price-wise, it’s too early to pin down an exact figure since trading just kicked off, but the hype suggests a volatile start—some predict a spike followed by a sell-off, a pattern seen in similar launches. Sentiment on X reflects this split: enthusiasm from early adopters clashes with skepticism about tokenomics and marketing tactics.
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