ML is the native utility token of the Mintlayer network. Mintlayer is a Bitcoin sidechain using proof of stake (PoS, participation in consensus through staking), offering native token issuance, atomic swaps, and order trading.

ML can pay Mintlayer network transaction fees and fees required to issue tokens on the network. Therefore, ML is the base fee asset when transferring on the network or creating a token.

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Q: How can ML be staked?

Holders can delegate ML to a staking pool or create their own staking pool to participate in block production. Staking helps maintain network consensus, and block-production rewards are paid in ML; operating a pool requires meeting its specified staking threshold.

Q: How is the ML supply created?

ML has a maximum supply of 600 million. 400 million were created at mainnet launch, with the remainder produced gradually through block rewards over the first ten years; different initial allocation categories follow different unlock schedules.

Q: Why do some operations burn ML?

Some network operations burn ML, such as issuing fungible or non-fungible tokens, adjusting token supply, or changing certain token settings. Burning reduces ML's total supply, but does not guarantee price or returns.

Q: What is the difference between mainnet ML and ERC-20 ML?

Mintlayer distinguishes between native mainnet ML coin and ERC-20 ML on Ethereum. The ERC-20 version is being phased out; only native mainnet ML can be used for Mintlayer's native staking features, so the network type of the held asset should be confirmed before use.

Q: What community matters can ML holders participate in?

ML holders can express views on network development, for example by helping prioritize roadmap items or proposing features. This participation is not equivalent to company equity and does not mean direct control over all decisions.

Rank 1865

$0.005351

+$0.000007(+0.14%)

Market Cap

$2.06M

24h High

$0.005363

24h Low

$0.005258

24h Turnover

$15.24K

Total Supply

400.00M

Market Sentiment

Neutral

Mintlayer (ML) Price Performance

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Mintlayer (ML) has a Last Price of $0.005351, with a 24h change of +0.14%. The 24h low is $0.005258, the 24h high is $0.005363, and the 24h turnover is $15.24K. The current market cap is approximately $2.06M, ranking 1865 by market cap and accounting for 0.00004% of the total crypto market cap. The All-Time High is $0.988308 (⁦2024-01-10⁩), with a change from the All-Time High of -99.46%.

7 Days
-0.86%
Low
$0.005175
High
$0.005500
30 Days
-1.86%
Low
$0.005175
High
$0.006540
90 Days
-13.64%
Low
$0.005175
High
$0.006540
1 Year
-76.11%
Low
$0.005175
High
$0.024680

Fear & Greed Index

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Yesterday: 55; Normal
Last Week: 62; Greed
Last Month: 70; Greed

The Fear & Greed Index is currently 63/100, in the Greed zone; change from yesterday: +8, from last week: +1, and from last month: -7. Lower values indicate more fearful sentiment, while higher values indicate more greedy sentiment. This does not represent price change.

Why Did Mintlayer (ML) Rise in the Last 24 Hours?

The movement is more consistent with market impact or order-book microstructure changes in a low-liquidity environment; no highly relevant news directly tied to Mintlayer (ML) provides a clear driver. “ML-DSA” in some headlines is a cryptographic term, not a reference to the token. The top-five-level order-book depth ratio was 1.56, with buy-side quantity slightly higher: 11,817 units of bids versus 7,554 units of asks. However, the largest ask was 41,829 units, substantially larger than the largest bid of 5,784 units, indicating notable overhead sell-side pressure alongside the buy-side imbalance. A single snapshot reflects only the depth asymmetry at that moment; it cannot establish market participants’ intentions or confirm whether trading volume supported the movement.

About Mintlayer (ML)

Mintlayer is a layer 2 protocol that allows users to build a decentralized finance ecosystem using native Bitcoin through atomic swaps. Users can create tokens, NFTs, smart contracts, and so much more!

Use Cases and Features

ML is Mintlayer’s native utility token. Mintlayer is a Bitcoin sidechain using proof of stake (PoS, participation in network consensus through staking) and supports native token issuance, atomic swaps, and order trading. ML can pay network transaction fees and token issuance fees; holders can help secure the network through staking or delegation to a staking pool and receive block rewards, and may also provide input on network development.

Supply and Issuance Mechanism

400 million ML were created at mainnet launch, with additional block rewards released gradually, for a maximum supply of 600 million. Blocks produce ML rewards during the first ten years, after which no further rewards of this type are added; certain network operations, such as token issuance or supply changes, burn ML and reduce the total supply. Initial issuance allocations have different unlock schedules.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mintlayer (ML)

What is ML?

What is ML used for?

How can ML be staked?

How is the ML supply created?

Why do some operations burn ML?

What is the difference between mainnet ML and ERC-20 ML?

What community matters can ML holders participate in?

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