What is Tokenomics?
Tokenomics (token + economics) describes the economic model of a cryptocurrency. It includes supply metrics (circulating, total, max supply), distribution (who owns what), emission schedule (how new tokens enter circulation), and utility (what the token is used for).
Understanding tokenomics is crucial for evaluating crypto investments. A token with great technology but poor tokenomics (high inflation, concentrated ownership, aggressive unlocks) can still be a bad investment.
Market Cap & FDV Calculator
Most tokens already in circulation
Token Distribution Analyzer
Token Unlock Simulator
Supply Inflation Impact
Value lost to supply dilution
Token inflation (from unlocks, staking rewards, etc.) dilutes existing holders. Even if market cap grows, your share of the network decreases unless you accumulate more tokens.
Token Metrics Comparison
| Token | Market Cap | FDV | MC/FDV | Supply | Inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $1800B | $1800B | 100% | 19.5M/21M | 0.8% |
| ETH | $400B | $400B | 100% | 120M/∞ | 0% |
| SOL | $80B | $100B | 80% | 450M/∞ | 5.5% |
| AVAX | $15B | $18B | 83% | 400M/720M | 8% |
| ARB | $3B | $10B | 30% | 3B/10B | 15% |
| OP | $2.5B | $12B | 21% | 1B/4.3B | 20% |
Key Tokenomics Concepts
Market Cap
Price × Circulating Supply. What the market values the available tokens at.
FDV (Fully Diluted)
Price × Max Supply. Theoretical value if all tokens were circulating.
Circulating Supply
Tokens currently tradeable in the market. Excludes locked/vesting tokens.
Token Inflation
Rate at which new tokens enter circulation. Dilutes existing holders.
Vesting Schedule
Timeline for locked tokens (team, investors) to become tradeable.
Token Burns
Permanently removing tokens from supply. Deflationary mechanism.
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