Renzo, an EigenLayer blockchain-based liquid derivatives platform, has commenced airdrop claims for its REZ token. Debuting with a market cap of $290 million, REZ faced an immediate 33% decline, reducing its market cap to $198 million. With an initial circulating supply of 1.15 billion tokens and the remainder locked, REZ's allocation includes 31% for investors, 32% for the community, and 20% for contributors, subject to vesting.
Renzo Airdrop Claims Commence Amidst Market Volatility and Security Concerns
April 30, 2024 - Renzo, the liquid derivatives platform operating on the EigenLayer blockchain, has initiated airdrop claims for its native token, REZ. The highly anticipated token made its debut with an impressive market capitalization of nearly $290 million, as reported by CoinMarketCap. However, REZ experienced a sharp decline soon after its launch, losing over 33% of its value within minutes, resulting in a market cap of just $198 million.
The initial circulating supply of REZ stands at 1.15 billion tokens, with the remaining 8.85 billion tokens locked until certain conditions are fulfilled. The token allocation scheme is divided strategically, with 31% reserved for investors, 32% allocated to the community, and 20% earmarked for core contributors. These tokens are subject to lock-up and vesting periods to ensure long-term stability.
Renzo serves as a gateway to EigenLayer, acting as another actively validated service (AVS). Users who stake their ETH on the platform receive ezETH, Renzo's liquid restaking token. ezETH can be employed in various yield-generating decentralized applications (dApps) to optimize returns. Notably, individuals holding over 500,000 ezPoints are subject to a 50% lock-up for three months.
Amidst the airdrop excitement, Renzo has issued a stern warning to its community regarding potential scams. The team emphasized that REZ is exclusively available on the Ethereum mainnet and not on decentralized exchanges (DEXs). They further announced that the token will be listed on Binance, with trading scheduled to commence at 12:00 UTC.
"⚠️ NOTICE ⚠️$REZ is not available on any DEXThere is an uptick in imposter tokens and accounts, Please keep in mind the following:👉The REZ token is ONLY available on ETH Mainnet👉There are currently NO available DEX trading options👉Any DEX pairs will be announced to…"- Renzo (@RenzoProtocol), April 30, 2024
As reported previously by CryptoMode, ezETH faced a significant value drop compared to wrapped ether (WETH), plummeting to as low as $750. This decline was attributed to users redeeming their ETH in a low liquidity environment and large liquidations of ezETH-collateralized positions.
While the airdrop distribution has garnered attention, the recent market volatility and security concerns surrounding the REZ token underscore the need for cautious trading and constant vigilance against potential scams. Investors and community members are advised to conduct thorough research and exercise due diligence before engaging in any transactions involving the REZ token.
