This New Crypto Token Is Coming to Binance—And It’s Got AI, Games, and Maybe Your Attention

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EPT, the native token of Balance—which if you haven’t heard, is an AI-powered Web3 gaming and social platform that sounds like it was designed during a caffeine-fueled hackathon—is gearing up to make its debut on Binance’s Alpha and Futures platforms next week. Yes, another token with promises of revolutionizing gaming, socializing, and possibly your bank account.

Binance, the mega-exchange where dreams (and nightmares) of crypto riches happen, announced this ahead of Balance’s Token Generation Event (TGE for those in the know), scheduled to hit right before these listings go live. Timing? Vague, naturally. Balance teased on X (formerly Twitter, because who remembers that?) on April 14 that the TGE is “just around the corner.” Which is a very blockchain way of saying, “maybe soon, maybe eventually.”

Then, with the grand flair of a digital town crier, Binance declared on April 18 that EPT will pop up on Binance Alpha starting April 21 at noon UTC. Precisely. Because crypto likes its punctuality as much as its volatility.

For the uninitiated, Binance Alpha is like Binance’s VIP lounge for promising Web3 projects—an early access feature within the Binance Wallet that spotlights up-and-coming tokens before they become “officially” main exchange magic. Think of it as the dating app of crypto tokens: you swipe right on the hot new thing before the masses do.

Binance picks its Alpha darlings based on internal nerd math and market feelings—looking for projects with strong momentum, lively communities, and relevant buzzwords. But, don’t get your hopes up that Alpha love means forever: being on Alpha doesn’t guarantee a future listing in Binance’s main hall of fame.

And because one listing is never enough, Binance will also throw EPT/USDT onto its Futures platform, unleashing the wild world of up to 20x leverage trading. In other words, more chances to make or lose money faster than you can say “blockchain.”

To sprinkle on some goodwill (or maybe just to keep the celebration going), Binance will airdrop 3,500 EPT tokens to users who bought tokens on the Spot or Funding wallets between April 11 and 17. Those lucky recipients will see their digital pockets jingling by April 21, 12:10 PM UTC—because timing is everything even in giveaways.

What on Earth Is Balance?

Balance burst onto the scene in May 2024, brought to life by the creative minds behind E-PAL, a Web2 gaming companion platform with over 4.2 million users and a quaint little army of 450,000 active “EPALs” (which we assume are the friendliest, most supportive digital gaming buddies you could ask for).

The ambitious goal here is to build a shiny bridge between old-school Web2 and the wild frontier of Web3. How? By mixing AI-driven social features into a simmering stew of 180+ supported games and partnerships spanning over 80 Web3 gaming projects. The ecosystem is layered thicker than a complicated cake, featuring AI companions, NFT infrastructure, and a toolbox for creators and players alike.

EPT tokens are the backstage passes to this party, serving as governance tokens that reward folks for transactions, liquidity provision, and crafting new applications—because everyone loves a token that says “you decide.”

Last but not least, in September 2024, Balance pocketed a cool $30 million from heavy-hitter investors like a16z, Animoca Brands, Galaxy Interactive, Amber Group, and DWF Labs—proving that if you toss enough money and buzzwords together, the Web3 dream might just keep marching onward.

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2025-04-18 12:30