Kinto (K) Token Listing on Gate.io, MEXC, and Uniswap

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

March 27th, 2025 – San Francisco, USA

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

Set for March 31st, 2025, the token will initially be available on Kinto’s native exchange, Gate.io (NASDAQ:GATI), MEXC, and Uniswap.

The $K listings mark a major milestone in Kinto’s growth, following a successful token launch that saw over 2,700 participants contribute to the $3.84 million raised. The sale, which used a Dutch auction model for transparent price discovery, began at a high price point and gradually decreased until all tokens were sold. This approach, in contrast to traditional token launches that often prioritize small groups of insiders or early investors, allowed for broad community participation at a price point determined by market demand. As the auction progressed, the starting price gradually decreased from $18 to $15, finally clearing at $14.3, ensuring a fair market valuation by minimizing speculative volatility.

In an industry largely defined by high-FDV tokens and insider-driven tokenomics, Kinto’s launch stands out with its focus on a sustainable and decentralized model for token distribution. This aligns with the growing demand from users for transparent and community-oriented approaches to new token listings.

Kinto’s momentum has also been evident with strong institutional interest. Brevan Howard Digital, the digital asset arm of global hedge fund Brevan Howard, recently deployed $20 million into the Kinto ecosystem, highlighting the potential that institutions see in Kinto’s model for compliant, institutional-grade on-chain finance. SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci has also publicly noted his support for Kinto, stating: “I’m an early investor and supporter of Kinto through SkyBridge. Kinto’s modular exchange opens up tremendous possibilities for institutional investors to deploy capital on-chain without counterparty risk.”

Kinto’s ecosystem is designed to provide a secure, on-chain financial environment while maintaining the fundamental advantages of DeFi. Unlike traditional exchanges, Kinto integrates KYC and AML at the blockchain level, ensuring that institutions can access decentralized finance in a legally compliant manner. By default, Kinto requires all participants to be KYC verified and continuously runs AML monitoring on transactions across its network. The exchange’s non-custodial smart wallet also provides advanced security features, addressing risks that have plagued centralized platforms, such as the recent Bybit hack.

Kinto’s $K token plays a critical role in governance, allowing holders to participate in decision-making processes regarding key protocol upgrades, fee structures, and treasury allocations. In addition, staking tiers provide users with reduced trading fees, priority access to liquidity pools, and enhanced governance privileges, encouraging long-term engagement with the ecosystem. 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.

With a modular design that allows seamless movement of assets and liquidity across various protocols and exchanges—both centralized and decentralized—Kinto presents a new model for on-chain financial infrastructure. The forthcoming $K token listing highlights Kinto’s commitment to financial sustainability, security, and user choice at a time when the broader market is shifting away from speculative tokenomics and toward real utility.

“Kinto is built to enable long-term, sustainable growth in decentralized finance,” said Ramon Recuero, CEO of Kinto. “The $K listing is not just a token launch—it’s proof that fair tokenomics and real financial utility can exist in crypto. This industry needs to move beyond speculative short-term gains and toward building financial infrastructure that genuinely empowers users.”

About Kinto

Kinto is a modular exchange and on-chain financial ecosystem designed for 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 any blockchain protocol or decentralized application in a chain-agnostic manner 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 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.