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"We all know altcoins have been lagging behind for years, but most people still don’t understand why. One major factor that consistently flies under the radar is tokenomics—especially mechanisms like buybacks, burns, and token unlocks.
A recent report takes a deep dive into how these dynamics actually played out in 2025, putting real data behind the debate.
So today, we’re breaking down the key findings from that report and exploring what it could all mean for the future of tokenomics in the crypto market."
~ Coin Bureau
Guy discusses the state of altcoins in 2025 and 2026, focusing on how tokenomics, buybacks, and unlocks significantly impact market performance, and highlights a shift toward project maturity where successful protocols use revenue-funded buybacks and burns to create deflationary pressure, citing OKB and Hyperliquid as prime examples. Conversely, many major token launches struggled due to massive valuations and excessive supply unlocks that led to significant price drops. The report emphasises that investors should look beyond hype and evaluate the quality of a project's tokenomics, specifically noting that sustainable growth is increasingly driven by transparent burn mechanisms and well-managed vesting schedules rather than one-off events. Moving into 2026, the video suggests that the industry is entering a new phase of tokenomics where value distribution to holders and data-driven adjustments will determine which projects thrive or fail.
0:00 Intro
0:49 The 2025 Buyback Wave
7:06 Deflationary Mechanisms
11:37 TGEs, FDVs, and Fundraising
15:08 Major Tokenomics Redesigns and Unlocks
19:54 What This Means For Tokenomics In 2026
Source - Coin Bureau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54JVJfVxSVw
Disclaimer: This video is provided for informational purposes only, and not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.
