Kinto, the modular exchange designed to provide secure, compliant, and seamless access to decentralized finance (DeFi)

Kinto, the modular exchange designed to provide secure, compliant, and seamless access to decentralized finance (DeFi)

Kinto, the modular exchange designed to provide a secure, compliant, and seamless access to decentralized finance (DeFi), today announced the upcoming listing of its $K token.

Scheduled for March 31st, 2025, the token will initially be available on Kinto’s native exchange, Gate.io (https://gate.io/) , MEXC, and Uniswap. The $K listings mark a major milestone in Kinto’s growth, following a successful token launch that saw overwhelming participation from the community.

With over 2,700 contributors participating in the token sale, the demand far exceeded expectations, ultimately clearing the Dutch auction at $15 per token. This brought the total funds raised to $3.84 million, showcasing the strong interest in Kinto’s vision for a modular and accessible DeFi ecosystem.

Unlike traditional token sales, which often prioritize insiders and early investors, this approach allowed for broad community participation at a price determined by market demand, minimal speculative volatility, and a focus on sustainable financial models for the crypto industry.

At a time when the broader market is shifting away from high-FDV, insider-driven tokenomics, Kinto’s token launch provides a refreshing alternative, aiming to empower the community and foster a more balanced and transparent financial ecosystem.

Key Features of Kinto:

Consolacious integration of KYC and AML at the blockchain level for institutional and individual users to access decentralized finance legally.

Unlike traditional exchanges, Kinto requires all participants to be KYC verified by default and continuously runs AML monitoring on transactions across its network.

Non-custodial smart wallet provides advanced security features, addressing risks that have plagued centralized platforms.

$K token with a 70 percent allocation to community members, reinforcing a decentralized and equitable distribution model.

$K token holders can participate in decision-making processes regarding key protocol upgrades, fee structures, and treasury allocations.

Staking incentives provide users with reduced trading fees, priority access to liquidity pools, and enhanced governance privileges, further reinforcing long-term ecosystem growth.

In the future, subject to governance, it would be possible for revenue-sharing mechanisms to be enabled, ensuring that token holders would benefit directly from exchange fees and protocol-generated revenue, aligning incentives between users and the network.

About Kinto

Kinto is a modular exchange and on-chain financial ecosystem designed to provide seamless access to decentralized finance while prioritizing security, compliance, and user control.

Built with a smart contract wallet architecture and modular design, Kinto enables users to interact with DeFi, chain abstracted without compromising on security or usability. Kinto is the first blockchain network to feature native KYC and AML enforcement at the blockchain level, along with native wallet insurance and institutional-grade safeguards.

Its non-custodial exchange model ensures users retain full control over their assets while benefiting from deep liquidity and efficient market access. By eliminating intermediaries and aligning incentives, Kinto is redefining what a modern financial network can be.