The SQUID Public Sale Is Almost Here. What Do You Need To Know?
The SQUIDÂ Sale Is Almost Here. Allocation and Vesting
The countdown has begun. The SQUID Public Sale allows the crypto community an opportunity to participate in the launch of Squid's native tokens.
After sharing initial details earlier this week, the Squid team has now released the complete presale structure, token allocation, vesting schedule, and emission plan.
What is the SQUID Presale? A Complete OverviewÂ
The SQUID Presale is the official token sale for Squid’s native digital currency. The Presale operates on a fixed-price, pro-rata, merit-based allocation model designed to distribute coins equitably among eligible participants.
Unlike many token launches, all public sale tokens will be 100% unlocked at the TGE, allowing buyers immediate access to their purchases.
SQUID Public Sale Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Token Price | $0.045 |
| Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) | $45 Million |
| Soft Cap | $1 Million |
| Hard Cap | $2.25 Million |
| Tokens for Public Sale | 50,000,000 $QUID |
| Allocation | 5% of Total Token Supply |
| Sale Format | Fixed Price, Pro-Rata, Merit-Based |
| Purchase Limit | $100 – $100,000 |
| Token Unlock | 100% Unlocked at Token Generation Event (TGE) |
SQUID Tokenomics Overview
The total supply of $QUID is permanently fixed at 1 billion altcoins.
Key highlights:
Maximum supply equals genesis supply.
No additional token minting.
No inflation.
No validator rewards.
No future emission rewards.
This means the token supply will never increase beyond the original allocation.
SQUID Token Allocation
The 1,000,000,000 $QUID coins are distributed across six categories.
75,000,000 $QUID
These funds are dedicated to ecosystem expansion, including:
Integrator incentive programs
Liquidity campaigns
Exchange listing activities
Market maker provisioning
Year-1 staking rewards
Most of these coins unlock at or near TGE, providing resources for ecosystem growth while also representing potential short-term circulating supply.
| Allocation Category | Allocation (%) | Tokens Allocated | Purpose | Vesting Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investors | 30.39% | 303,946,126 $QUID | Allocated to participants from previous private funding rounds. | 12-month cliff, 25% unlocks after one year, and remaining tokens vest linearly until Month 24. |
| Team | 23.95% | 239,481,903 $QUID | Allocated to founders, employees, advisors, and contributors building the Squid ecosystem. | 12-month cliff, 25% unlocks after one year, and remaining tokens vest linearly until Month 36. |
| Foundation Treasury | 23.16% | 231,571,971 $QUID | Reserved for grants, partnerships, future protocol development, strategic initiatives, and long-term ecosystem funding. Governance will gradually transition to $QUID stakers. | 10% unlocked at TGE, and the remaining tokens vest linearly over 36 months. |
| Strategic Partners | 10.00% | 100,000,000 $QUID | Supports long-term strategic collaborations and ecosystem expansion. | 12-month cliff, 25% unlocks after one year, and remaining tokens vest linearly until Month 36. |
| Ecosystem Growth | 7.50% | 75,000,000 $QUID | Funds ecosystem growth, including integrator incentives, liquidity campaigns, exchange listings, market-making, and Year-1 staking rewards. | The bulk of tokens unlock at or near TGE, with the remaining distribution managed according to ecosystem needs. |
| Public Sale | 5.00% | 50,000,000 $QUID | Tokens available through the presale. | 100% unlocked at TGE. |
These are the coins available during the upcoming presale. It's participants receive 100% of their coins immediately at TGE.
Squid Checklist: How to ParticipateÂ
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Choose a sale platform: Create an account, complete KYC, and fund the account
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Legion: The crypto-native fundraising platform. It focuses on merit-based signals for presale allocations.
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Kraken: The centralized distribution interface.
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2. Learn about priority allocation
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3. Submit priority allocation form: optional step for Squid users and the communityÂ
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4. Participate in it: Apply by submitting your pledge amount.
$QUID Vesting Schedule Explained
One of the most notable features of the $QUID tokenomics is the long-term vesting schedule for insiders.
Investors
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No tokens unlocked for 12 months
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25% unlocked after the cliff
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Remaining coins vest linearly until Month 24
Team
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12-month lock
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25% unlock after one year
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Remaining altcoins released until Month 36
Strategic Partners
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Same vesting schedule as the team
This approach delays insider liquidity and aligns long-term incentives with protocol growth.
Meanwhile,
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Presale tokens unlock immediately.
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Foundation Treasury unlocks gradually.
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Ecosystem Growth funds support ongoing development and staking initiatives.
Additionally, locked and unvested insider coins cannot be staked or used until they vest.
$QUID Token Emission Schedule
Important highlights include:
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Total supply fixed at 1 billion $QUID
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No future minting
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No inflationary emissions
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No validator rewards
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Supply only enters circulation according to the published vesting schedule
What Makes The $QUIDÂ Different?
Several aspects distinguish the $QUID Presale from many recent crypto launches:
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Fixed token supply with no inflation
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Treasury is governed progressively by the community
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Immediate unlock for public sale participants
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Long 12-month cliff for insiders
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Ecosystem-focused funding for long-term growth
Together, these measures aim to balance liquidity for new participants with long-term alignment for the project's founders, investors, and strategic partners.
Conclusion
The $QUID Presale introduces a transparent token distribution model backed by a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens and structured long-term vesting for insiders. Presale participants
Disclaimer:Â This article is for informational purposes only. Cryptocurrency investments involve risk, and readers should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions. Always create your own research before making any investment decisions.Â
