KAT Tokenomics: Supply, Allocation & Vesting
Robert Harris
KAT has a total supply of 10 billion tokens, and its allocation is unusually community-leaning: there was no presale and no VC allocation, with the Katana Foundation as the only institutional holder. KAT is the native token of Katana Network, a DeFi-focused Ethereum Layer-2 (chain ID 747474). This page breaks down the supply, allocation, vesting, and what KAT is actually used for.
Key takeaways
- Total supply is 10,000,000,000 KAT.
- No presale and no VC allocation — the Katana Foundation is the only institutional holder.
- The largest buckets are Ecosystem & Treasury (48.35%) and Core Contributors (15.65%), with Community Airdrops at 15%.
- 1 billion KAT funds liquidity-mining incentives, split across Sushi, Morpho, and future apps.
- KAT distributed at launch was locked for nine months to limit early sell pressure.
KAT supply at a glance
- Total supply: 10,000,000,000 KAT.
- Type: native token of Katana Network, an Ethereum Layer-2 (chain ID 747474).
- Notable: no presale, no venture-capital allocation.
KAT allocation breakdown
| Allocation | Share of supply |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem & Treasury | 48.35% |
| Core Contributors | 15.65% |
| Community Airdrops | 15.00% |
| Core & Ecosystem Applications | 10.00% |
| Liquidity Mining | 10.00% |
| Public Sale | 1.00% |
The mix is deliberately community-first. With only a 1% public sale and no VC round, the Katana Foundation has said any future public sale would prioritize users over venture funds.
Liquidity-mining incentives
Of the supply, 1 billion KAT is set aside as liquidity-mining incentives to bootstrap the chain. That bucket is split across Sushi (400 million KAT) and Morpho (250 million KAT), with up to 350 million KAT reserved for future perpetual DEX, launchpad, and yield-tokenization apps. These emissions are directed by gauge voting — explained in our Katana staking guide.
Vesting and unlocks
KAT distributed at Katana’s launch was locked for nine months, which prevents an immediate supply shock and encourages holders to stay engaged. Because of this, circulating supply grows over time as unlocks roll out — something to factor in before assuming the full 10 billion is liquid. Always check a live tracker for current circulating supply.
What KAT is used for
KAT is not just an emissions token. Holders lock it into vKAT (a non-transferable position) or avKAT (a liquid, auto-managed version) to direct incentives and earn a share of trading fees and vault revenue. The underlying yield comes from VaultBridge and AUSD. New to Katana? Start with what Katana Network is, or see how to buy KAT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total supply of KAT?
KAT has a total supply of 10 billion tokens. Circulating supply is lower and grows over time as launch allocations unlock.
Did KAT have a presale or VC round?
No. KAT had no presale and no VC allocation; the Katana Foundation is the only institutional holder, and the public sale was just 1% of supply.
What is KAT used for?
KAT powers incentives, governance, and revenue sharing. Holders lock it into vKAT or avKAT to vote on emissions and earn a share of fees.