Introduction to Avalanche
Avalanche is a high-performance blockchain platform offering scalable, decentralized applications and custom blockchain networks. This guide covers its token sale history, distribution structure, and key investment insights.
Token Sale Rounds Overview
Venture Round
- Investors: Polychain Capital (Tier 1 VC)
Seed Round (2.5% Allocation)
- ROI: 54.76x USD | 1.74x BTC | 2.3x ETH
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) (Tier 1 VC)
Private Sale (3.46% Allocation)
- ROI: 36.14x USD | 3.13x BTC | 3.29x ETH
- Investors: Bitmain
Public Sale Options
| Round | Tokens Allocated | ROI (USD) | Allocation % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option A1 | 7.2M AVAX | 36.14x | 1.00% |
| Option A2 | 59.76M AVAX | 36.14x | 8.30% |
| Option B | 4.82M AVAX | 21.26x | 0.67% |
Airdrop (2.5% Allocation)
- Distributed 18M AVAX to early adopters
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Key Investors
| Fund Name | Type | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Digital | Ventures Capital | Tier 2 |
| Tané | Ventures Capital | Not Rated |
Vesting Schedule
- Foundation: 30M/66.67M unlocked (~$664.8M locked)
- Next Unlock: 67 days (1.67M AVAX, 0.36% of total supply)
- Unlocked: 70.72% ($5.86B, 323.33M AVAX)
- Locked: 8.02% (36.67M AVAX)
Market Performance (March 2025)
- Price: $18.07 (-4.10%)
- MCap: $7.63B
- Volume: $183.47M
- Total Raised: $535.97M across 7 rounds
Token Allocation
- Circulating Supply: 70.72%
- Vesting Period: 1984 days remaining
- Untracked: 21.26% (97.18M AVAX)
FAQ Section
What was Avalanche's highest ROI round?
The Seed Round delivered 54.76x USD returns, outperforming other sale options.
When is the next token unlock?
67 days from March 2025, releasing 1.67M AVAX ($30.22M).
How does AVAX compare to competitors?
With $7.63B market cap, Avalanche ranks among top Layer 1 chains by FDV ($8.29B).
What percentage is still locked?
8.02% (36.67M AVAX) remains locked from the total supply.
Who were the major investors?
a16z, Polychain Capital, and Bitmain participated across different rounds.