AI protocol Sentient published its tokenomics framework, prompting renewed market speculation that a public token sale could occur in the near term.

Tokenomics overview

The published distribution assigns 65.55% of the total token supply to the community, of which 2% is allocated for a public ICO.

Under the plan, the founding team will receive 22% of the tokens, and early investors will hold 12.45%, reflecting strategic allocations.

In total, 34.45% of the supply will be locked at the token generation event, with a one-year cliff followed by a scheduled vesting period.

Sale details and market reaction

The team did not disclose specific sale mechanics, leaving timing and pricing details unspecified at this stage to the public.

However, publication of the tokenomics boosted market anticipation and prompted active discussion among investors and community members about potential next steps.

• $85 million in funding was previously raised by the project.
• Reported premarket valuation stands at approximately ~$1.3 billion ahead of any public sale.
• Tokens sold in a potential public ICO would be fully tradable immediately upon listing, according to the published notes.

The Sentient team has signaled that it will publish further announcements once sale terms are finalized and community governance structures are prepared.