Infinex INX Token Sale Registration Opens: Official Launch on January 3rd, with Unlock Rules Explained

Highly anticipated decentralized finance platform Infinex has officially opened its governance token INX sales registration. The sale will take place on the Sonar platform from January 3 to 6, 2026.

According to official announcements, 5% of the total INX token supply will be sold, with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $99.99 million. Participants’ purchased tokens will be locked for one year, but a unique early unlock option is offered.

01 Project Positioning: Bridging CeFi and DeFi Experiences

Infinex is not an ordinary DeFi application; it was created with a clear mission. The project was launched by Kain Warwick, the founder of the well-known DeFi protocol Synthetix, in April 2024.

Its core goal is to provide a seamless user experience comparable to centralized exchanges (CEX) while maintaining decentralization and non-custodial asset security, thereby bridging the gap between CeFi and DeFi.

In simple terms, Infinex aims to hide complex on-chain operations such as address management, cross-chain bridging, and Gas fee payments behind an intuitive interface. Users can easily perform trading, staking, and other operations without delving into underlying technical details, enjoying the asset autonomy of decentralization and the convenience of centralized platforms.

Currently, Infinex supports 15 mainstream blockchain networks including Ethereum, Solana, and Base, integrating core DeFi features such as cross-chain swaps, perpetual contracts, and liquidity staking.

02 Sale Highlights: Valuation, Rules, and Participation Methods

This INX token sale marks an important milestone in the development of the Infinex ecosystem. Its sales framework has been significantly adjusted after community feedback, resulting in the current plan.

• Sale Overview
  • Registration: Now open.
  • Sale Dates: January 3 to 6, 2026.
  • Platform: Sonar.
  • Sale Allocation: 5% of total INX supply.
  • Fully Diluted Valuation: $99.99 million.
  • Participation Limit: Minimum $200, maximum $2,500.
  • Distribution Mechanism: Oversubscription will be allocated randomly. Users can share a link on platform X to earn 3x allocation bonus; Patron NFT holders will receive a 10x bonus.
• Unique Early Unlock Mechanism

The most distinctive feature of this sale is the “Early Unlock Option.” All purchased tokens are locked for one year by default, but holders can choose to pay for early unlocking.

• At Token Generation Event (TGE), the early unlock price is based on a $300 million FDV, corresponding to $0.03 per token.
• This price will decrease linearly over one year until it aligns with the sale price (FDV of $99.99 million, approximately $0.0099 per token).
• The cost to pay for early unlocking is calculated as: (Early unlock price - Sale price) x number of tokens.

03 Community Feedback: Price Adjustments and Market Sentiment

The development of the sale rules was not smooth. Initially, Infinex planned to conduct the sale on Sonar at a $300 million FDV. This high valuation sparked community discussion.

After listening to feedback, the project team lowered the sale valuation to a $99.99 million FDV, a significant reduction. While this adjustment addressed some market concerns about overvaluation, it also sparked new controversy.

The core of the controversy revolves around Patron NFTs. Patron NFTs are membership passes previously issued by Infinex, which carry an implied high valuation. Some holders believe they paid a premium for “certainty in allocation” and “better unlock conditions.”

The new plan sets the early unlock threshold at a $300 million FDV for public sale, which diminishes some privileges of Patron NFTs, causing their floor price to drop nearly 10% in a short period.

Additionally, the one-year lock-up period remains a widely discussed topic. Despite the valuation reduction, in the current market environment, long-term locking is still a major concern for some potential participants.

04 Investment Outlook: Opportunities and Risks

For users considering participating in this sale, multiple factors need to be weighed.

On the positive side, Infinex’s product positioning addresses real user pain points, led by a mature team headed by Synthetix founder, and the final sale valuation is below initial expectations, forming a solid foundation for long-term development.

The flexible early unlock mechanism also provides users with liquidity options, allowing them to decide whether and when to pay for unlocking based on market performance after listing and personal needs.

However, risks should not be overlooked. Besides the aforementioned lock-up period and community disputes, macro challenges include whether Infinex can realize its ambitious product vision, stand out in the competitive DeFi aggregator and derivatives sectors, and successfully attract large-scale user migration.

Furthermore, the secondary market performance of tokens after the one-year lock-up will directly influence the long-term returns of this sale, with inherent uncertainties.

05 Market Perspective and Gate Platform Outlook

As of December 29, 2025, INX, as an asset not yet officially issued, has no price data or trading volume on major platforms including Gate. Investors should stay tuned to Gate’s official announcements for future listing and trading information.

This Infinex token sale offers a window into current crypto market preferences and risk tolerance regarding emerging DeFi infrastructure projects. Its community-driven rule adjustments also highlight the complex balance of interests between project teams and early supporters.

For users wishing to participate in future promising projects via Gate, understanding the background, economic model, and market sentiment of projects like Infinex is crucial for making prudent decisions. Gate Learn, as the platform’s knowledge base, continuously provides in-depth analysis to help users build a cognitive framework in a rapidly changing market.

Future Outlook

This sale sets a unified funding threshold for all participants: a minimum of $200 and a maximum of $2,500. If the number of registrations exceeds the token supply, allocations will be decided by a random draw.

Want to increase your chances of winning? Users can share an exclusive referral link on platform X to earn a 3x allocation bonus. For Patron NFT holders who supported the project early, this bonus is up to 10x.

As of December 29, 2025, the INX token has not yet been officially listed on any exchange (including Gate), and therefore no real-time price data is available. Its value will be determined publicly after the token generation event (TGE) in late January 2026.