idOS Network has officially set its Token Generation Event (TGE) for March 5, 2026, as the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) public sale—launched on February 25—closes on the same day. According to a post on X, the sale runs on Tally's platform using Uniswap's CCA mechanism, aiming to deliver fair and transparent token distribution in Web3.
Two-Phase Sale Structure: Whitelist Discount and Public Round
The CCA sale progresses in two phases. Phase 1 (February 25–27) is for whitelisted participants, requiring a minimum bid of 1 ETH and offering a 25% discount on the average clearing price, with tokens subject to a 6-month linear vesting schedule. After community feedback, the team lowered the minimum to 1 ETH. Phase 2 (February 27–March 5) removes the minimum bid requirement and grants 100% unlock at the Token Distribution Event. This phase releases 10 million tokens at a starting price of 0.00001880 ETH (~$0.039), implying a market cap near $38.98 million.
The CCA model derives price from aggregated real demand rather than a fixed rate, allowing liquidity to form organically during the auction. This approach may reduce early volatility after listing. Industry observers note that such a model aligns with growing preference for transparent launches, where pricing reflects genuine demand rather than insider allocations.
Tokenomics: Community Takes 41.3%, Team Gets 10.9%
The total IDOS token supply is capped at 1 billion. The largest allocation goes to the community at 41.3%, underscoring a distribution-first approach. Team and advisors receive 10.9%, building partners 7.6%, early ecosystem contributors 10.4%, and venture backers 8.1%. A liquidity and token listing reserve of 9.5% is set aside for exchange readiness, while 12.2% goes to the treasury for development, governance, and partnerships. This structure balances community ownership with operational sustainability.
Post-TGE: Token Distribution and Trading Plans
The Token Distribution Event is scheduled for March 5, right after the auction ends. IDOS is expected to list on both decentralized and centralized exchanges, though specific platforms and exact times remain unconfirmed. By launching on Arbitrum via Tally, idOS Network positions itself as an early example of auction-based token distribution at scale. Experts suggest that this launch method may influence how future identity infrastructure projects structure their token events, as it prioritizes transparent price discovery over fixed allocations.