After yesterday's post about the Movement Project and the token, I received lots of feedback. (Read it here in case you haven't)

Many of you asked for more insights into the token, its tokenomics and for further data.

That's why we dive deep into the numbers today. Please put on your data hat, and let's follow me. Here's what you will learn:

  • Core data about MOVE

  • Tokenomics, initial allocation, and vesting

  • Social metrics

  • Ecosystem & projects

  • Investments

Ready? Let's go!

Core Data About MOVE

Let's start with the basic yet essential data.

MOVE saw a solid launch and currently trades at 67 cents. The volume was exceptional and reached $3.6 billion — that's more than double its market cap. Here all details.

  • Price: $0.6706

  • 24H Trading Volume: $3.6 billion

  • Market Cap: $1.5 billion

  • Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV): $6.7 billion

  • Volume-to-Market Cap Ratio: 242% (however driven by the initial launch)

Overall, MOVE’s debut numbers showcase strong momentum and solid interest in the token.

Nevertheless, it is always interesting to put the numbers in context. Regarding the market cap, we could look at Arbitrum and Optimism. Although not wholly comparable, they also represent an L2 chain on Ethereum.

  • Arbitrum Market Cap: 3.8b

  • Optimism MArket Cap: 2.8b

Tokenomics, Initial Allocation, and Vesting

Tokenomics is one of the most essential aspects of a project's success. MOVE’s tokenomics are generally designed to support sustainable growth and ecosystem incentives. Here’s a breakdown:

  • Max Supply: 10 billion MOVE

  • Circulating Supply: 2.25 billion MOVE

Allocation Breakdown:

  • Ecosystem Growth: 27.5%

  • Early Backers: 14.38%

  • Team: 8.39%

  • Foundation: 4.09%

  • HODLers: 2% (Season 1, with an additional 5% planned for Season 2)

  • Airdrops: 10%

The vesting schedule ensures a gradual token release, mitigating risks of rapid sell-offs. By November 2027, a significant portion will be allocated to ecosystem development, early backers, and community rewards.

Social Metrics

Social relevance and buzz are other important aspects of a project's success.

Movement’s social presence has seen remarkable growth, reflecting the increasing market interest and community engagement:

Here are some numbers:

  • X: 840K+ followers

  • Telegram: 75K+ active members

  • Discord: 150K+ members

  • GitHub Activity: 30+ active repositories

Moreover, when looking at the X data, we can see healthy, steady, but strong growth over the last months in both followers and engagement metrics.

This robust online presence indicates strong community backing, a crucial factor for the long-term success of any crypto project.

Ecosystem & Projects

Another critical success factor for Movement is the amount of dApps developed on the chain. This is also probably one of the most substantial advantages.

  • Testnet Success: Over 60+ dApps are live on Movement’s testnet, showcasing the platform’s developer appeal.

  • Committed TVL: $600M+ in total value locked (TVL) is pledged for the mainnet launch, highlighting confidence from projects and users.

These numbers put MOVE in a strong position to compete with Layer 2 giants like Arbitrum and Optimism.

Investments

Finally, let's look at the interests of investors.

Movement has secured significant funding from major players in the blockchain space, underscoring its credibility and growth potential:

  • Seed Round Fundraising (September 2024): Raised $3.4M to develop and scale the ecosystem. Read more

  • Series A Fundraising (April 2024): Secured $38M to accelerate the development of its rollup ecosystem based on Facebook’s Move language. Read more

  • Strategic Investment from Binance Labs (May 2024): Received backing from Binance Labs, cementing its position as a key player in the blockchain space. Read more

Wrap-Up

And that's a wrap.

  • Movement and its MOVE token bring significant innovation to the blockchain space.

  • With strong tokenomics, a growing ecosystem, substantial funding, and a vibrant community, it’s positioned as a serious contender in the Layer 2 landscape.

  • However, as with any investment, risks exist.

  • MOVE's long-term success depends on how effectively the team can sustain its growth, attract developers, and deliver on its ambitious roadmap.

  • For now, the metrics suggest it’s a project with real utility and worth keeping an eye on.