Anoma's XAN Token Powers Blockchain's First Unified Operating System

Anoma has officially launched its native XAN token and governance system on Ethereum mainnet, marking the first phase of its decentralized operating system (OS) rollout. The XAN token serves as the coordination mechanism for the Anoma ecosystem, enabling economic activity across Web3 networks and real-world applications. This launch initiates a series of protocol upgrades aimed at unifying blockchain infrastructure into a seamless environment for developers and users. Unlike traditional layer-1 or layer-2 solutions, Anoma reimagines blockchain architecture to prioritize user-friendly, composable, and scalable applications.

The XAN token is now tradable on major exchanges, including Binance, KuCoin, Gate.io, MEXC, and Bybit, with listings commencing on September 29, 2025. These platforms have introduced incentives such as zero-fee trading, airdrops, and prize pools to attract liquidity. For instance, Bybit launched a Token Splash event with a 45 million XAN prize pool, while Gate.io offered a HODLer airdrop of 250,000 XAN for GT holders. The token’s initial distribution includes a maximum supply of 10 billion XAN, with allocations structured to ensure broad community participation.

Anoma’s governance system, now live, allows XAN holders to vote on protocol upgrades through a dual-body framework: a “voter body” of token holders and a governance council. This structure balances decision-making power, enabling the council to propose upgrades when the voter body fails to reach quorum, while the voter body can veto council proposals. Voting weight is proportional to token holdings, aligning long-term incentives with the protocol’s success. Tokens locked for voting can be unlocked post-proposal enactment, ensuring flexibility for participants.

The launch of Anoma Portal, a gateway to the ecosystem, further enhances user access. The portal, compatible with Ethereum wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet, currently supports XAN balance management and governance participation. Future phases will expand its functionality into a Web3-native super app, integrating Anoma applications as they launch. This infrastructure aims to reduce the complexity of blockchain interactions, enabling developers to create Web2-like applications across multiple chains.

Anoma’s airdrop campaign, part of its community engagement strategy, has already distributed XAN tokens to early contributors. Season 1 claims closed on October 5, 2025, with plans for a larger Season 2 to reward ongoing participation. The project emphasizes long-term support, with greater rewards reserved for contributors demonstrating sustained engagement post-token genesis event (TGE).

The XAN launch represents a pivotal step in Anoma’s vision to become a foundational layer for decentralized applications. By unifying blockchain networks into a single operating system, Anoma aims to address fragmentation and scalability challenges, positioning itself as a critical infrastructure for the next generation of Web3 innovation.

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