EPT, the crypto token powering the AI-driven Web3 gaming and social platform Balance, is gearing up for its debut on Binance’s Alpha and Futures platforms next week, significantly preceding its formal Token Generation Event (TGE).
This early listing announcement from Binance spotlights the EPT crypto token just as the project finalizes preparations for its much-anticipated TGE. The Balance team suggested via social media on April 14 that the token launch is imminent.
According to Binance’s official communication on April 18, trading for EPT will commence on Binance Alpha on April 21 at 12:00 PM UTC. Binance Alpha serves as a launchpad within the exchange’s ecosystem, showcasing promising Web3 projects often before they are widely available, giving users an early glimpse into potential market movers.
Projects featured on Binance Alpha are selected based on internal evaluations of market momentum, community engagement, and relevance to blockchain trends. Inclusion on Alpha, however, doesn’t automatically guarantee a subsequent full listing on the main Binance exchange.
In parallel, Binance Futures will introduce the EPT/USDT perpetual contract, enabling traders to speculate on the token’s price with leverage up to 20x. This dual listing provides both early access and leveraged trading opportunities from the outset.
To mark the occasion, Binance plans an airdrop of 3,500 EPT tokens. Users who acquired tokens via Spot or Funding wallets on Alpha between April 11 and 17 qualify. The distributed tokens are scheduled to appear in eligible Binance Alpha accounts by April 21, 12:10 PM UTC.
Exploring the Balance Ecosystem
Balance, which emerged from the creators of the established Web2 platform E-PAL (with a reported 4.2 million users), aims to merge conventional gaming communities with Web3 capabilities. Launched progressively, the platform integrates AI-powered social interactions across a wide array of games.
It supports over 180 games and collaborates with more than 80 Web3 gaming initiatives, offering an ecosystem complete with AI companions and NFT infrastructure for creators and players.
The EPT token functions as the core governance and utility asset within Balance, designed to incentivize participation, transactions, and development on the platform.
Highlighting its potential, Balance previously secured a substantial $30 million investment from prominent venture capital firms, including a16z, Animoca Brands, Galaxy Interactive, Amber Group, and DWF Labs, to fuel the development of its Web3 infrastructure.