Yesterday, the AI open-source system giant @SentientAGI revealed its tokenomics model. This is the first major update in at least a month, and it seems like they think the timing for TGE is just about right. Looking at the entire tokenomics model, the initial circulation feels a bit high, reaching 20%, with community incentives + airdrops accounting for 13.2%. No wonder only 39% of people on @Polymarket believe their FDV valuation post-TGE can hit $1B. Keep in mind, this project has the backing of Polymarket heavyweight @sandeepnailwal, who personally joined the project. Back in 2024, they raised $85M in their seed round, claiming to rival ChatGPT. Projects these days are getting smarter. They know it’s tough to compete with the "airdrop farming studios," so they’re no longer relying solely on massive airdrops to build communities. Instead, they’re starting to include public sale rounds before TGE. This not only gives project teams more exposure and a way to recoup funds, but it also provides retail investors with more opportunities for research and strategic plays, especially with all the pre-market trading contracts. Friends around me have been playing with Zama’s pre-market and new launches for quite a while now, and I’m guessing Sentient will also have a pre-market. This is a big one—if you’re interested, it’s worth thinking about in advance.