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Genesis Allocation
The initial distribution of a token's supply at a network's launch.
A genesis allocation is the initial distribution of a token's supply defined at a network's launch (in its genesis block), specifying how much went to the founding team, early investors, a treasury, the public, and any other category.
Reviewing a project's genesis allocation is a common part of researching how concentrated or distributed its ownership was from the very start.
Examples
- A project's genesis allocation shows how supply was initially divided among the team, investors, and public.
- A heavily concentrated genesis allocation is a factor worth considering during project research.