What Is Tokenomics?
Tokenomics is how a crypto token's supply, distribution, and utility are designed. Learn the key parts of tokenomics and why they matter for risk.
About the author
Nina Okafor
Regulatory Affairs Correspondent
Regulatory Affairs Correspondent focusing on SEC, CFTC, and international regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Former regulatory attorney at Sullivan Cromwell and policy advisor to the European Securities and Markets Authority. JD from Yale Law School. Provides in-depth analysis of compliance requirements and regulatory risk.
- Beat:
- SEC · CFTC · EU regulations · Compliance · Digital asset law
- Education:
- Yale Law School · JD
- Memberships:
- NY State Bar · International Blockchain Law Association
Editorial standards. Nina Okafor covers regulated and unregulated financial products. All articles are fact-checked against named sources and verified against on-chain or filings data where applicable. DMC editorial standards prohibit reporters from trading securities they actively cover. See our editorial guidelines, methodology, and corrections policy. Spot an error? [email protected].
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