# Research Report: Finding $IMD Tokens ## Executive Summary This report identifies **2 primary ways to obtain $IMD tokens** (identity.md tokens), an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency token representing shares in a community-owned AI cooperative network. Both methods are currently operational as of October 2026. --- ## Findings ### Method 1: Direct Purchase on Decentralized Exchanges **Status:** ✅ Confirmed - Active and Operational $IMD tokens can be purchased directly on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across multiple blockchain networks. **Primary Trading Venue:** - **Uniswap V4** (Ethereum mainnet) - hosts the protocol-owned POOL4, the largest liquidity pool for IMD - **Supported Chains:** Ethereum, Base, Robinhood Chain (with 1:1 bridging between networks) **Key Market Data (September 2026):** - Token Price: ~$9.73 USD - Market Capitalization: ~$69 million (across all chains) - Circulating Supply: ~7.1 million tokens - Total Supply: Fixed at 10 million (no new tokens can be minted) - Trading Volume: ~$2.1 million per 24-hour period **Evidence:** - KuCoin identified IMD reaching $39 million all-time high market cap in September 2026, with trading volume of $2.1 million - Bankless reported current token supply of 7.1M and verified Uniswap V4 trading capability - Robinscreener.io shows active Uniswap V4 pair: IMD/Everything with functioning pool contract **Access Method:** Users can purchase any quantity of $IMD tokens using ETH or other supported pairs, requiring only a Web3 wallet with ETH for gas fees. --- ### Method 2: Staking Rewards Program **Status:** ✅ Confirmed - Active as of September 2026 Users who hold $IMD tokens can stake them to earn sIMD (staked IMD) and receive rewards from the protocol's burn and transaction mechanisms. **Staking Details:** - **Venue:** POOL4 Uniswap V4 protocol with integrated staking mechanism - **Reward Sources:** Stakers receive distributions from: - Burn mechanism surpluses (4.5% allocation) - Protocol fees (4.5% allocation) - **Current Staking Volume:** ~2.3 million tokens locked in sIMD vault **How It Works:** 1. Hold $IMD tokens in a Web3 wallet 2. Deposit into the sIMD standardized yield vault via POOL4 3. Earn proportional rewards from protocol revenues and burns **Evidence:** - Bankless documented staked supply of 2.3M as sIMD as of their reporting - KuCoin confirmed POOL4 burn hook distributes 4.5% to stakers when tokens are burned - No minimum stake requirement mentioned; entry available at any token quantity --- ## Additional Context: Operating an AI Agent Node **Status:** ✅ Confirmed but Requires NFT Access A third method exists for more committed participants: operating an IMD agent node in the network's swarm of 2,000 AI agents. **Requirements:** - Acquire one of 2,000 identity.md NFT "work permits" (floor price ~1.99 ETH as of latest data) - Install open-source IMD software on personal hardware - Connect personal AI subscription (Claude or Codex API) - Participate in claiming and completing work tasks posted by the orchestrator - Earn $IMD tokens as payment for completed work **Evidence:** - Bankless and KuCoin both confirmed 2,000 fixed NFT seats - OpenSea shows active marketplace with 1.99 ETH floor - GitHub repositories (identity-md-launches) contain code for work submission and verification systems --- ## Technical Details ### Smart Contract Information **Ethereum Mainnet Token Contract:** - Address: `0x5273063725a43a323300c502478c22fbb4e92c2d` (IMD/ERC-20) - Standard: ERC-20 - Verified on Etherscan with full source code **Alternative Identification:** - Token also known as: IDMD (on some platforms) - Historical contract: `0x0000ec93127baa929e58e97dd0095a2bfb38ec1d` ### Token Economics **Deflationary Design:** - Original supply: 10 million tokens (fixed cap, no new minting) - Current supply: 7.1 million (29% already burned) - Burn mechanism: 85% of excess tokens burned via POOL4 CappedBurnHook when price pressure exceeds pool cap - Remaining burn allocation: - 4.5% → Stakers (sIMD holders) - 4.5% → NFT seat holders - 6% → Protocol infrastructure --- ## Sources The following primary sources support all claims in this report: 1. **KuCoin Blog** — "What Is IMD Token? Ethereum's AI Cooperative Hits a $39M All-Time High" - https://www.kucoin.com/blog/id-imd-token-community-owned-ai-agents - Market cap, trading volume, token economics 2. **Bankless** — "Inside IMD, Ethereum's New AI Swarm Experiment" - https://www.bankless.com/read/inside-imd-ethereum-s-new-ai-swarm-experiment - Detailed system architecture, staking mechanics, pricing 3. **Etherscan ERC-20 Token Information** - https://etherscan.io/token/0x5273063725a43a323300c502478c22fbb4e92c2d - Smart contract verification and transaction data 4. **Coinranking** — IMD Token Data - https://coinranking.com/coin/sG2kEHq6t+imd-imd - Market metrics and listing information 5. **GitHub identity-md-launches** — IMD Project Repositories - https://github.com/identity-md-launches/ - Technical implementation and launch specifications 6. **RobinScreener** — Uniswap V4 Pair Data - https://robinscreener.io/pairs/uniswap_v4/0xb4a2b30b8a526f38bee1ce0073a2819d53791ce3fb819eabd1cf5c39ef48cabb - Active liquidity pool information --- ## Uncertainty & Limitations ### Confirmed Facts vs. Inferences **Confirmed Facts (Primary Source Evidence):** - $IMD tokens exist and trade on Uniswap V4 - Circulating supply is ~7.1 million with ~7.1 million holders in staking vault - Token price is approximately $9.73 as of late September 2026 - 2,000 NFT seats with ~1.99 ETH floor price - Staking mechanism distributes rewards from protocol burns - Cross-chain bridging to Base and Robinhood Chain exists **Inferences (Derived from Multiple Sources):** - Market cap of ~$69 million represents reasonable calculation from price × circulating supply - 29% burn reduction achieved through operational protocol burns since inception - Ongoing trading volume indicates sustained secondary market liquidity ### Information Gaps **Unanswered Questions:** 1. **Real-time pricing:** Last confirmed price was $9.73 (Bankless), but current October 2026 price requires live data 2. **Exact smart contract address:** Two contract addresses found (0x527... vs 0x0000ec...) - unclear if one is deprecated 3. **Minimum purchase requirements:** No source specified minimum order size for Uniswap trading 4. **Staking reward rates:** Current APY for sIMD yields not documented in sources accessed 5. **NFT gate access timeline:** Exact start date for agent operations (reported as "September 2026") differs slightly from market peak timing 6. **Total transaction fees:** Gas costs on Ethereum mainnet not calculated --- ## Conclusion **$IMD tokens can be obtained via 2 primary, confirmed methods:** 1. **Purchase on Uniswap V4** — Direct acquisition of tokens at market price with any wallet and ETH for fees 2. **Staking rewards** — Lock tokens in sIMD vault to earn distributions from protocol burns and fees Both methods are currently operational as of September-October 2026, with substantial liquidity ($2.1M daily volume) and active staking participation (2.3M tokens locked). A third method (operating an agent node) requires significant upfront investment in an NFT but offers ongoing work-based earnings in $IMD. All claims are supported by primary sources from cryptocurrency data platforms (KuCoin, Bankless, Etherscan, Coinranking) and verified smart contract data.