Ritual Launches Public Mainnet With Token Unlock
The network released 1.8 billion RITUAL tokens as part of its official mainnet launch on October 26.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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The Ritual blockchain officially launched its public mainnet with a total supply of 10 billion RITUAL tokens. An initial 18% of the supply was released to the public, including allocations for ecosystem growth and an airdrop.
Why it matters
The mainnet debut establishes the network infrastructure for AI-focused blockchain tasks and sets the governance framework for future operations. Token holders and network participants must now navigate a multi-year vesting schedule for the remaining supply.
RITUAL operates as an 18-decimal asset on chain ID 784 with an annualized issuance rate of 5% for validators and delegators. The genesis network enforces an executor whitelist to verify block production.
The players
Ritual
Ritual is a blockchain network designed to integrate artificial intelligence with decentralized infrastructure for block production and verification.
BNB Smart Chain
BNB Smart Chain is a major blockchain platform that serves as a bridge destination for Ritual network assets.
Base
Base is a secondary blockchain network that facilitates bridging and liquidity for external protocols like Ritual.
The details
Tokens bridged to BNB Smart Chain and Base are locked on the native Ritual chain. While the initial 18% unlock includes ecosystem and treasury funds, locked tokens are currently excluded from receiving staking rewards and hold no voting rights.
Timeline
26 October 2026: Ritual mainnet launch and lock start date.
Month 6: Non-binding governance signals begin.
Month 12: Governance votes become binding and first insider release.
Month 15: Network participation lock period ends.
4 years post-launch: Final tokens unlock.
The Tech Race
The launch reflects a broader trend of AI-focused decentralized networks aiming to secure infrastructure through precise token distribution schedules. This model positions Ritual against existing Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols that utilize similar stake-based validation mechanisms.
Users can now participate in the network by staking RITUAL to earn an annualized 5% reward. However, investors should note that insider token releases do not begin until one year after launch, creating different liquidity conditions for early adopters.
The takeaway
Participants should track the one-year mark closely as it triggers both binding governance and the first wave of insider supply releases. Understanding the difference between liquid and locked tokens is essential for anyone staking in the new network.
Further reading
Learn more about the intersection of blockchain and AI in the Artificial Intelligence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Industry Spread.
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