In February 2026, the first YNG buyback begins. Discover how we intend to anchor the value of the token to the growth of the ecosystem.
In February 2026, we officially activate the economic model of YNG. The fundamental step of this phase is the launch of the first official buyback, an operation designed to directly link the commercial growth of the platform to the health of the token. This milestone marks the evolution of Young Platform toward its current mission: building a solid infrastructure that unites traditional and decentralized finance.
However, to understand the scope of this change, it is necessary to dismantle one of the most persistent myths in the sector: the idea that the most effective way to grow an asset is “burning” and the digital scarcity connected to it. Discover everything about the YNG buyback and its economic model, and delve into the details of the reasons that led us to prefer this setup.
Beyond the burn myth: YNG as a capital asset
To design a truly sustainable tokenomics, we must first stop looking at digital assets only through the lens of “currencies.” In the crypto sector, the almost obsessive tendency toward burning stems from the fact that tokens are mistakenly treated as if they were currencies (like the dollar or the euro). In that case, the only way to counteract inflation and devaluation caused by the uncontrolled issuance of money by central banks is, theoretically, to forcibly reduce its supply, even if this never actually happens. But YNG is not a currency or a coin; it is an utility token.
Conceptually, YNG belongs to the category of capital: it is more similar to equity than to currency. Its fundamental value does not derive from a bureaucratically imposed scarcity, but rather from the ability to reintroduce the wealth generated by Young Platform’s real services—such as staking, the debit card, and banking activities—back into the system.
From this perspective, destroying tokens would be a technical contradiction: it would be as if a startup decided to burn its own shares instead of using them to attract liquidity, finance growth, or reward those who support the project. While the burn model limits itself to reducing supply in a vacuum, our system uses repurchases to actively fuel the market.
The value flows fueling the system
The monthly budget allocated to this operation does not arise from speculative assumptions, but from real and measurable revenue flows generated by the entire ecosystem. The revenue sources fueling this engine are:
Staking Fees: the fees paid for the feature that allows users to receive rewards on the cryptos they hold on our platform.
DEX pool fees: the fees generated by our liquidity pools (such as YNG/WETH and YNG/USDC on Uniswap).
Card transaction fees: the 0.15% generated by every single expenditure made with the Young Platform debit card.
Step Contribution: 50% of the value of the YNG issued by the Step app (up to a maximum of €5,000 monthly).
How the model works: alternation between buyback and liquidity
The mechanism aims to maintain the balance of the ecosystem through a strategic alternation between repurchase and pool rebalancing, following a bimonthly logic. Let’s look at a practical example describing how the model will act over the next two months.
February – buyback focus: the first month is dedicated to the repurchase of YNG directly from the market using the euros derived from the features listed above. This buying pressure directly reflects the commercial growth of the platform and accumulates tokens in the treasury.
March – focus on liquidity: since the buyback could unbalance the reserves, next month the primary activity will be the injection of new liquidity into the decentralized pools. This increases market depth, making YNG exchangeable with greater ease and reducing volatility.
Rollover: the repurchased YNG are not burned but return to the Treasury to fuel subsequent cycles. If there is a remaining Euro budget, this enhances the buyback; if there are remaining tokens, these enhance the liquidity of the following month.
Conclusions: building instead of burning
At Young Platform, we have chosen a different path from many crypto projects, one more oriented toward real capitalization. While burning simply reduces supply (often without a real impact), our model uses repurchases to ensure that the ecosystem is always liquid and solid. We are excited to start this engine in February.
However, we will maintain a dynamic approach: we reserve the right to calibrate this mechanism based on the real evolution of the market and the depth of the pools. We will always act with the necessary prudence to ensure long-term sustainability. The future of YNG is not being “burned,” but built day after day, transaction after transaction.
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
The YNG token report for Q4 2025. What happened in a 2025 full of news? What are the next steps to take? What happened in the last quarter? What were all the goals achieved in 2025? What awaits us in 2026, a decisive year for our future? How many YNG tokens were issued, bought, and sold, and what are the next steps to take?
Young Platform’s 2026
2025 was not just the year of the breakthrough we promised: it was the year in which we redefined our horizon. Twelve months ago, our roadmap was an ambitious outline; today, it has become the backbone of an ecosystem unparalleled in Italy. We did not limit ourselves to following a pre-established path; we chose to evolve at the pace the market requires.
As Peter Thiel teaches in the famous Zero to One, true progress does not lie in copying what exists, but in going from zero to one, creating something entirely new. Aiming high allowed us, despite missing a few intermediate targets, to reach an unimaginable position compared to the start.
The most radical evolution concerns the payment account and the debit card. Officially released in November for the Platinum Club and contest winners, the rollout will begin for the other Clubs in the second week of February.
What will you find in this Report? As the title suggests, the protagonist is the Young token (YNG). After years of construction, 2025 marked its consecration. The listing on Uniswap sparked the most explosive expansion phase in its history.
And then? Much more: from the contests that accompanied us to the launch of the card, to the birth of a new Club, today the privileged gateway to our ecosystem. Finally, an institutional milestone: the official filing of the MiCA license application. You will find the details of this journey and the next strategic steps in the Q4 2025 Quarterly Report. As always, the most exclusive content is reserved for Club members.
Account and card: here we go!
The first chapter of this report should be dedicated to the functionality that consumed nearly all of our energy in 2025. If you follow us on Discord, you know the path was anything but downhill: between supplier delays, legal complexities, and notably frustrating technical bugs—such as entire batches of cards with non-functioning contactless—the road was uphill.
We are currently opening access to the other Clubs gradually and expect to make the functionality public to everyone between mid and late February. Why not immediately? A progressive release allows us to identify bugs in a controlled manner without overloading the infrastructure, ensuring the stability ofthe other sections of the app.
We already know what you are asking yourselves: “When are Apple and Google Pay arriving?” or “How will we distinguish ourselves from competitors?” At the moment, the product is in what we define as Layer 0 (the basic version), but we already have a defined roadmap for future integrations. Some of these answers and technical previews are reserved for the Club version of this report. If you are not yet a part of it, the ideal starting point is the new Club Essential.
2025 concludes with the achievement of a fundamental regulatory objective, confirming our position as a leader in the regulated market. We are proud to announce that, following extensive preparatory work across all areas of the company, we formally filed the MiCA license on December 5, 2025, and are currently awaiting responses from the competent Supervisory Authorities. This passage marks the natural closure of a path begun months ago. It reaffirms our commitment to operate within the most advanced regulatory framework in Europe, with transparency and investor protection as top priorities.
It is important to note that, under the transitional regime provided by Italian legislation, our operations continue withoutinterruption and in full compliance. For you, this means you can continue to use every platform service with maximum peace of mind, without taking any action, and with the assurance that your assets are managed in accordance with the highest security standards. We will keep you constantly updated on the outcome of the procedure, proud to have honoured our commitments to our community, and ready to inaugurate 2026 under the sign of full European compliance.
In parallel with the MiCA path, work continues on the functionality dedicated to Futures, which is closely linked to it. Technical development is complete, and the service, along with other platform features, has been fully documented in the MiCA dossier submitted to the authorities. We are therefore awaiting the relevant response to define the final operational framework. Committed to our principle of maximum user protection, we are managing this passage with due caution to launch the service only when every aspect of compliance is fully aligned with the required standards.
Club Essential: The gateway to the ecosystem
The launch of this new level in Q3 2025 is driven by an objective observation: the success of the YNG token. The year-over-year price appreciation is a positive signal for the health of the ecosystem, but it has made entry into OGs Clubs much more expensive. Despite our dynamic rebalancing mechanism, the Bronze Club threshold at times approached €1,000, creating an obstacle for new users.
The Club Essential is our answer: an entry threshold of 130 YNG that allows anyone to start getting serious without having to wait to reach higher levels.
Essential advantages:
Trading: 5% discount on commissions.
Staking: +1% additional APY.
Cashback: 0.10% on card purchases.
Operations: 2 activatable Smart Trades.
Information: access to market reports and the full quarterly report
Consider Essential as a starting point, not a destination. It is the perfect way to test the advantages of the Young Platform world with a limited commitment. Once the benefits have been tested in your daily operations, the transition to the “OG” Clubs (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum) will be the natural next step for those seeking exponentially higher bonuses, discounts, and cashback.
For all other levels, the 130 YNG required are not a cost; they are simply locked on the platform and remain your property.
Strategic events and the future of Young Group
If we had to choose a keyword to describe a part of Young Platform’s 2026 vision, it would undoubtedly be “presence in the real world.” In the past, we organised live initiatives sporadically, but this year we decided to change our approach by moving to a structured, recurring plan. We are deeply aware that everything we have built is owed to our community, and we feel compelled to give back something tangible, cementing a relationship that, too often in the crypto world, remains confined behind a screen.
Our strategy is articulated in two main directions that aim for maximum inclusivity and, at the same time, the valorisation of our most loyal supporters. On one hand, we are organising informal meet-ups open to all, designed to meet, discuss the market and get to know each other without filters. On the other hand, we are designing a series of exclusive events for Club members and selected investors.
We want Club membership to be a tangible advantage that lets you break the fourth wall and be directly involved in our daily work. Putting our faces in it is not just a statement but an act of responsibility: each of us, from management to the technical team, wants to meet with you to show you the commitment and passionwe put into building the Young ecosystem. Furthermore, making the Clubs increasingly attractive through human contact is our priority, as we believe trust is built by looking into each other’s eyes and sharing a vision of a more accessible and transparent financial future.
I concorsi: “The Reveal”
The saga of Young Platform’s contests was one of the main engines of our 2025, transforming into a real narrative journey that involved the community well beyond the simple reward aspect. Everything started with The Box, the chapter dedicated to addressing financial prejudices, followed by The Unbox. This crucial stage served as a strategic bridge to the launch of the account andcard. The success of the latter was extraordinary: thanks to the Boost Holder mechanism, which rewarded holding YNG with bonus gems, platform activity recorded participation peaks comparable to the market’s moments of maximum euphoria. This commitment translated into a performance of economic significance, with a total trading volume of 19.7 million euros, representing an 8,000% increase from Q3 2024.
On December 9, 2025, we inaugurated the last and most ambitious episode of this trilogy: The Reveal. If the previous chapters prepared the ground, this new phase represents the “Revelation” of reality beyond appearances, with the richest prize pool in our history. For this contest, which ends on March 10, 2026, we decided to refine the game mechanics based on experience. The structure is divided into two parallel competitions: the Championship, based on a general ranking that rewards consistency with iconic prizes such as a Rolex Submariner or a KTM 125 Duke motorcycle, and the Tournaments, six bi-weekly mini-challenges that allow a much wider range of participants to win rewards through random draws.
The real innovation of The Reveal lies in democratising the system. Analysing the Unbox data, we found that those with greater economic availability held a disproportionate number of tickets. To resolve this imbalance, we introduced a Tier system for the unlocking of the lucky tickets: now, the more gems accumulate, the more “expensive” it becomes to obtain new ones. This mechanism in bands also allows those with fewer gems to compete, making even a single mission sufficient to participate in prize extraction. In this way, The Reveal is not just a contest but the culmination of a path of transparency that remains very high toward the ecosystem and the token YNG, which continues to benefit from demand generated by the missions and the advantages reserved for holders.
Young Platform Pro
Parallel to the expansion of our banking services, we have continued to refine the operational core for market professionals. Young Platform Pro has undergone a profound transformation. We adopted the analogy of surgical instrumentation: just as a surgeon needs highly precise instruments to operate safely, an expert trader requires a platform that guarantees instantaneous reactivity, granular control, and absolute operational continuity.
The interface has been optimised in line with international standards for accessibility and visual comfort, reducing fatigue during night sessions and maximising information density on modern monitors. The real revolution, however, lies in the total customisation of the work environment: thanks to a modular tab system, each user can now build their own ideal setup, with layouts and TradingView graphic analyses automatically synchronising in the cloud. This flexibility is now complete thanks to the integration of the new mobile-responsive version, which makes the full power of Young Platform Pro accessible directly in the smartphone browser. This means being able to switch from desktop to mobile without any discontinuity, with indicators, trendlines, and graphic studies saved on our servers.
We have also radically enhanced the order panel to deliver unprecedented execution speed, introducing percentage selectors for rapid capital allocation and total flexibility in calculating amounts, now settable in the base currency of the pair. Under the hood, the integration of API v4 has reduced latency and improved stability, enabling today’s systems to meet the needs of those automating their strategies or requiring real-time data flows. In summary, Young Platform Pro is now a mature, high-performance trading environment designed for those who take the market seriously and professionally.
As always, we have chosen to reserve the most strategic analyses and the most sensitive data solely for our Club members. They are the true protagonists of our ecosystem and deserve unprecedented transparency into the decisions that shape its future.
For this reason, in the report version reserved for Club members, you will find:
News about the Young Platform payment account and debit card;
Exclusive Club data: updated member numbers and an analysis of the impact of their purchases on token performance;
A look at the future roadmap: our strategies and plans for upcoming listings on other centralised exchanges.
These strategic insights are exclusive to those who serve as protagonists in the Young Platform ecosystem and want to deeply understand the levers that will drive future growth. Your support as a Club member is and remains our greatest resource. We appreciate your trust and invite you to continue following us in this exciting chapter of our journey.
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
Club Essential is now available! This new 120 YNG tier is our solution: here’s why we created it and what it means for you.
If you’ve been following Young Platform for a while, you’ll have noticed that the YNG token has appreciated significantly throughout 2025, making entry into our Clubs more expensive as a result. It’s an excellent signal for the ecosystem, but it’s also a challenge.
Earlier this year, we introduced dynamic rebalancing (a mechanism that updates Club costs every month) precisely to prevent benefits from becoming completely inaccessible.
However, despite this balancing mechanism, the strong and constant interest in YNG has led to a significant increase in the Euro value required to access the Clubs since the beginning of the year.
This is fantastic news for the ecosystem’s health, but it also highlights a challenge. With the amount of YNG required to lock for Club Bronze occasionally exceeding €1,000, we realised we were missing an accessible entry point for everyone. That’s why, as of today, Club Essential is officially live.
What is Club Essential?
It’s the new gateway to our ecosystem. It’s the essential package for anyone wanting to start benefiting from the Young Platform universe with a smaller commitment.
The cost? Only 120 YNG.
This new tier is our answer for those asking for a way to get serious without having to wait until they reach the Club Bronze threshold.
The Essential benefits
What do you get by locking 120 YNG? A set of fundamental benefits designed for daily platform use:
5% discount on trading fees.
+1% additional APY on staking.
2 Smart Trades available.
The monthly Market Report.
The full version of the Quarterly Report on Young (YNG).
As for benefits in collaboration with our brand partners, they are currently in development; we are working to define specific partnerships dedicated to this new entry-level.
A sarting point, not the destination
Think of Club Essential as your first step into our world. It’s the perfect way to “test drive” the benefits with minimal commitment and understand how it works.
New features released in the future will follow the same logic: benefits will always be scaled according to the Club level. Essential guarantees basic access, but higher Clubs will always offer greater benefits.
Once you’ve tested the benefits, the natural next step will be to continue your journey and upgrade to the “OG” Clubs (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum). These tiers remain, of course, much more attractive to serious users, offering exponentially higher discounts, APY bonuses, and cashback.
How does the entry cost work?
Wondering if the 120 YNG cost will change? Yes. Remember that the YNG cost for all Clubs (including Essential) is updated on the first Tuesday of every month. Through the dynamic rebalancing mechanism, we aim to keep the Euro value of the subscription as stable as possible. If the YNG price goes up, you’ll need fewer YNG to join; if it goes down, you’ll need more. A reminder: just like with all Clubs, the 120 YNG are not spent but simply locked on the platform.
Are you ready to turn your YNG into tangible benefits?
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
Discover the new YNG/ETH pool on Uniswap: more liquidity, better trades, and tax flexibility for traders. One of the pillars of the Young (YNG) economic model
At Young Platform, our mission has always been to build a robust, transparent, and accessible financial ecosystem. Our YNG token is not just a symbol, but a value driver for our community.
Today, we are announcing a significant evolution in this direction: we have created and supplied liquidity to new pools for the YNG/ETH pair on Uniswap. This initiative, which we began outlining in our last quarterly report, represents the completion of a fundamental strategic step for our YNG token, strengthening its presence and liquidity in the decentralized landscape. It is part of our broader commitment to enhancing YNG’s economic mechanism, a sustainable model that links the token’s growth to the platform’s success.
Why open new YNG/ETH pools on Uniswap?
The creation and addition of liquidity on Uniswap for the YNG/ETH pair are not mere technical integrations, but strategic moves that bring concrete benefits to our community and the token itself. Our goal is to strengthen YNG’s position in the decentralized landscape, continuing on a path we have already set. Greater liquidity offers numerous direct benefits for YNG holders and traders:
Greater on-chain accessibility and flexibility: A DEX like Uniswap is a pillar of the decentralized market. By increasing our presence here, we make YNG more easily tradable and accessible to a global audience.
Larger trades with lower slippage: With increased liquidity, the market depth for YNG/ETH improves significantly. This means traders can execute larger trades with minimal price impact (reduced slippage), a crucial advantage for both small investors and those looking to trade larger volumes.
Operational advantages and tax flexibility with crypto-to-crypto trades: For many users, the ability to trade directly crypto-to-crypto (YNG with ETH and vice versa) on a DEX can offer greater flexibility in managing their portfolio. As the first pair that allows YNG to be traded against another cryptocurrency (ETH) and not against stablecoins or fiat currency, it introduces an advantage from a tax management perspective: it allows for investing and divesting in the token (by swapping it with ETH) without necessarily generating a taxable event, unlike exchanging for fiat currency or stablecoins.
The Numbers Behind the Operation
This quarter, we had already taken a fundamental strategic step by starting with an initial contribution of 38 ETH. Today, we have significantly expanded our commitment: for these new liquidity pools, we have invested 92.86 ETH, for a total equivalent value of €300,000, calculated at an average cost basis of €3,230.65 per ETH.
Such a substantial investment demonstrates our deep confidence in YNG’s potential and the value we place on a highly liquid market. As proof of this liquidity share, our wallet now holds the LP (Liquidity Provider) tokens received in return, which grant us the right to a share of the fees generated by each trade. As is typical for liquidity pools, the amount of YNG and ETH locked in these addresses is constantly fluctuating based on trading activity.
The Role of Liquidity in YNG’s Economic Mechanism
Adding liquidity on DEXs is an integral part of our strategy to support the YNG token. It not only improves the trading experience but also plays a fundamental role in strengthening our economic model. As explained in our whitepaper, the YNG economic mechanism, which will become fully operational with the launch of the payment account, includes a “Buyback and Add Liquidity” logic. The fees generated by these new liquidity pools on Uniswap—which are expected to be particularly significant thanks to the large monetary value deposited within them—will directly fuel this economic model. Specifically, they will be used to buy back YNG from the market and will then be re-added to the pools or used for ecosystem growth, constantly increasing liquidity and linking the token’s value to the platform’s growth. The new Uniswap pools will therefore be a fundamental channel for implementing this mechanism, ensuring stability and depth for the token.
This is a concrete step forward for Young Platform and our community. We continue to build, step by step, a financial future where Euro and crypto coexist in a single, efficient, and advantageous ecosystem.
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
The third quarter of 2025 marked an unprecedented growth chapter for the Young Platform ecosystem, solidifying the strategic breakthrough initiated with the listing of the YNG token on Uniswap. What was still a starting point in Q2 has now become a powerful accelerator, propelling our token toward new horizons of value and visibility.
This report analyses the results of an exciting period—characterised by strong market validation and intense work on multiple fronts: from consolidating our presence in DeFi, to enhancing community‑engagement initiatives such as The Unbox, to making important regulatory progress in the lead‑up to MiCA, and participating in key industry events.
As with earlier editions (except the special Q2 2025 issue celebrating the Uniswap launch), the report is offered in two versions:
A public version, providing a clear overview of the milestones reached, events, and new developments of the quarter.
An exclusive, in‑depth version, reserved for Club members, with detailed analyses of market data, strategy, tokenomics and a sneak peek at our roadmap.
Are you ready to dive into the details of a pivotal phase in our future?
2025 to date: the market validates our vision
The July listing on Uniswap was not just a technical milestone—it marked the beginning of a new era for YNG. Entering the decentralised market triggered an extraordinary reaction, resulting in the most significant price performance in our history.
Listing on Uniswap and price action: beyond expectations
The enthusiasm generated by the listing translated into exceptional price action. From the announcement in early July, YNG’s price surged by over 300%, moving from approximately €0.20 to a new all‑time high of €0.95.
This result is not accidental, but the first tangible confirmation that our long‑term strategy is paying off. The decision to pursue organic and sustainable growth has so far proven successful. We protected the community and enabled the real value of our ecosystem to emerge healthily.
Despite this milestone, we believe that YNG’s potential remains largely untapped. A market capitalisation below €30 million still does not fully reflect the value of a domestic-market-leading company with clear ambitions for European expansion.
Ecosystem adoption is a lengthy process, grounded in daily work and user trust. Each day we strive to maximise the value we offer in return for that trust—and the results of this quarter tell us we are on the right path.
The Unbox
In Q3, we completed The Unbox, our most ambitious prize contest ever, which served as a strategic bridge to the launch of our payment account and debit card. Building on the success of the first edition, we raised the stakes in both prize value and game mechanics—and the results surpassed every expectation.
The impact on engagement was extraordinary: platform activity rose sharply, registering participation peaks comparable to the most euphoric market periods. A key role in this success was played by the Boost Holder mechanism, which rewards those holding YNG in their wallets. By offering weekly bonus gems based on token holdings, we created a virtuous cycle that tied contest participation directly to token utility—catalysing community interest and strengthening YNG demand.
Q3 posted a highly significant economic performance, driven by effective marketing campaigns and the “The Unbox” and “The Box” contests. These results demonstrate YNG’s concrete ability to create value for the ecosystem. Specifically:
Trading volume on the YNG/EUR pair exceeded €17 million, with an additional €2.7 million on decentralised pools.
This marks an increase of approximately 8,000% compared to the total trading volume of €250,000 in Q3 2024.
Roadmap: the Young Platform Account and Card are almost here
The Unbox contest was the event that led us to launch the account. With this in mind, we are excited to announce that the next big step in our evolution is imminent: the Young Platform payment account and debit card are about to become a reality.
At this stage, the feature is in its “Family and Friends” phase — a final testing period during which our team and a group of selected users are already using it daily. This phase will end in November, after which the gradual public rollout will begin, with priority access granted to Club members and to the winners of the 2025 prize contests (The Box and The Unbox).
This project fully reflects our philosophy, which places customer satisfaction and protection at the forefront. We chose a different path from the more speculative approaches seen in our industry. Recent events—liquidations totalling $19 billion—demonstrate the risks of a system based on extreme leverage. Our goal is not to offer tools that promise rapid riches, but to guide users toward mindful, sustainable investment. We believe investing should be a “near‑zero effort” activity, integrated into everyday life. The account and card are instruments through which we turn that vision into reality.
MiCA: our path toward full compliance
Q3 was also pivotal from a regulatory standpoint, with significant advances in our alignment with the new European crypto‑asset regulatory framework (MiCA). We reaffirm our full commitment to operate in full compliance—this regulation represents a fundamental step toward transparency and investor protection across Europe.
Although we had long since initiated all the necessary activities to comply, with the goal of submitting the final application by the deadline of June 31st, 2025, an extension of the previous term made it impossible for us to meet that date.
In any case, we are ready to obtain authorization from the Supervisory Authority by the new deadline: December 30th, 2025. Thanks to a transitional regime under Italian law, we are authorised to continue providing our services without interruption, ensuring an orderly transition into the new system. For our users, this means there will be no immediate impact—you can continue using the platform just as you always have, without any action required on your part. Functionality, services and contract terms will remain unchanged during this period.
Our legal and compliance team is already working to ensure every aspect of our operations meets the highest standards demanded by MiCA. We will maintain an open and transparent dialogue and commit to regular updates on our progress. This path is not just a regulatory obligation—it’s a reaffirmation of our responsibility to build a crypto ecosystem that is ever more secure and trustworthy.
Strategic events and the future of Young Group
Last but not least, Q3 saw the official launch of Young Group—a strategic evolution celebrated at an exclusive event on 19 September in the prestigious Palazzo Mezzanotte (home of Borsa Italiana). On this occasion, we unveiled our transition from an exchange to a financial Super App: an integrated ecosystem that will offer trading on decentralised exchanges (DEX), collateralised loans, a debit card and payment account, and the integration of perpetual futures, stocks, and ETFs. A pillar of this strategy is Fleap S.p.A., a platform authorised by CONSOB for real‑asset tokenisation, positioning us at the centre of the European digital finance arena. Our co‑CEO, Andrea Ferrero, emphasised how this evolution represents the next step in our mission. After making Bitcoin safe and accessible five years ago, our current objective is to integrate the entire on‑chain economy into our app.
Our presence has not stopped there. We were key participants in Italian Tech Week—Italy’s premier tech event—where we organised the “Crypto Night” and presented our vision to more than 1,500 innovators and tech‑enthusiasts. We have also taken our strategy global: in late October, our Chairman, Nicolas Bertrand, will bring the Young Group model to the stage at Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai—one of the world’s leading crypto events. His philosophy, at the heart of our strategy, is clear: success in fintech comes not just from technology, but from a perfect balance of regulation, accessibility and trust. While others obsess over hash‑rate optimisation, our obsession is optimising “trust‑flow”—that stream of trust which allows millions of people to approach this world safely, translating the complexity of blockchain into a human experience.
The third quarter of 2025 has demonstrated the strength of our vision and the exponential capacity of our ecosystem. Market validation, the launch of Young Group and a more concrete product roadmap are outcomes of a strategic journey built on solid foundations and a strong community.
But what you have read so far is only the visible part of this acceleration.
We have chosen to reserve the most strategic analyses and sensitive data exclusively for our Club members—they are the true protagonists of our ecosystem and deserve an unprecedented level of transparency regarding the decisions that will shape its future.
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
The Q2 2025 report on the YNG token. What happened? What are the next steps?
The second quarter of 2025 will be remembered as a strategic turning point for our ecosystem. It was a period of intense work that culminated in a historic event: the arrival of Young (YNG) on the decentralised market. The enthusiasm of our community was palpable, with the token’s price seeing a sharp appreciation following the launch announcement, rising from around €0.20 at the beginning of July to a high of €0.45.
This Report analyses in detail the significance of this step, the strategies that made it possible, and above all, the following exciting developments. On the occasion of an event as important as the Uniswap launch, we have decided to make this edition of the report entirely public and accessible to everyone. We want the entire community, and beyond, to fully understand the scope of this turning point.
This is a notable exception: starting from the next edition, the report will return to being exclusive content, with detailed insights into numbers and strategies, reserved solely for our Club members. Suppose you are not yet one of us. In that case, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the level of transparency and detail we offer and to consider joining the Clubs to stay informed about future in-depth analyses.
The launch of YNG on Uniswap and CoinMarketCap
As repeatedly stated, the YNG listing is just the beginning. However, the third quarter of 2025 is, in a sense, the most important of the year, as it will culminate in the realisation of key projects that propel us toward our ultimate goal: to become a digital hub that merges the best of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi).
The launch of YNG on the decentralised exchange Uniswap took place on July 17th. From that moment, and for the first time in history, our token became accessible to a global audience, marking our official entry into the world of DeFi. Concurrently, we secured listings on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, ensuring maximum visibility and transparency from the very first minute.
The Unbox: Young Platform’s richest prize competition ever
But the news doesn’t stop there. In recent weeks, we also launched “The Unbox,” our largest and most ambitious prize competition ever, with the primary goal of freeing participants from their preconceptions about finance.
With a prize pool that includes iconic prizes (like a Rolex Datejust and a Moto Guzzi V7) and new game mechanics, this event is designed to increase our community’s engagement and put them to the test, allowing users to win incredible prizes as a natural continuation of their journey exploring the crypto world.
In this context, YNG is the absolute star thanks to the Boost Holder, a mechanism that provides a tangible advantage to those who hold the token in their Young Platform wallet. Specifically, at the end of each week, users receive an extra Gem bonus, calculated based on the amount of YNG held in their wallet (tokens held in Clubs are excluded). It’s a simple, automatic, and merit-based system: the more YNG you own, the more bonus Gems you get, regardless of the missions completed. This is our way of rewarding those who choose to keep their capital in YNG during this key phase of its evolution.
OTC Allocation for Strategic Partners
During this quarter, a strategic allocation of 2,000,000 YNG tokens was almost entirely completed through an Over-the-Counter (OTC) sale that began on July 1, 2025. To date, 100% of the sales target in Euros has been reached, for a total of 474.766,22 €, corresponding to 1.722.440,88 YNG.
This initiative was reserved for selected profiles, High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), and top users of the platform, to strengthen our ecosystem by involving actors aligned with our long-term vision.
The offer included a minimum purchase of €5,000 and a tiered bonus structure to incentivise larger investments:
5% bonus for purchases over €10,000
10% bonus for purchases over €50,000
15% bonus for purchases over €100,000
To discourage speculation and ensure long-term alignment, participants could opt for an additional 15% bonus by locking their tokens. The unlocking terms for these tokens include a 6-month total lock-up period (cliff), followed by a linear monthly release over the subsequent 6 months. The selection of participants was rigorous, ensuring that each partner shared our long-term oriented approach.
The proceeds from this allocation will be entirely reinvested to support YNG’s growth. Specifically, they will be used to finance upcoming marketing campaigns, potential listings on other centralised exchanges, and to fuel the token’s stability mechanisms, such as buyback programs and liquidity injections.
Given the success of the initiative, we have prepared a new allocation plan, which we will describe in detail in future updates. Unlike the OTC sale, this new plan entails that token purchases will be executed directly on the market. This means they will have a direct impact on the price of YNG. Further details on this future initiative and participation requirements, also based on Club membership, will be shared exclusively with Club members.
Economic Model Integration: Liquidity Injections and Periodic Buybacks
The following strategic step for YNG’s infrastructure is the activation of our new economic model, designed to support its value and liquidity over time.
The integration will be gradual: the mechanism will become fully operational only with the launch of new features, such as the payment account, the card, and perpetual futures trading, scheduled for the second half of 2025.
However, to provide tangible support to the token from its launch, we have chosen to activate an observation phase immediately. We have allocated a dedicated monthly budget and are ready to intervene to support the project if necessary. This initial phase will then be replaced by a portion of the platform’s revenues with the launch of the new features.
As stated multiple times, the economic model is based on two main actions:
Liquidity Injections: The funds will be used to add liquidity to the pools, making the market more stable and resilient.
Buyback (market purchase): If a liquidity injection creates an imbalance, the mechanism will use the funds to buy YNG on the market, realigning the value of the assets in the pool and supporting the price. The control and rebalancing between the quantity of Young (YNG), EURO, and USDC in the Pools will be carried out monthly.
To simplify, the process will work as follows:
Month 1: Assuming a monthly budget of €20,000, this entire sum is used to purchase the YNG token directly on the market. This buyback operation is intended to support the token’s price.
Month 2: The YNG tokens purchased in the previous month are paired with the current month’s budget. The asset pair (YNG and Euro) is then added to the liquidity pool, increasing the market’s depth and stability. The cycle repeats in the following months.
New Benefit for Clubs: Pulsee Energy
The second quarter of 2025 also brings a new, significant benefit for members of the Young Platform Clubs, designed to meet one of the most pressing needs of the moment and to enrich the user experience from a financial and practical standpoint.
In a context marked by the rising cost of living, we have forged a strategic partnership to offer a concrete and immediate advantage.
Pulsee Luce e Gas: a new energy for your finances. We have joined forces with Pulsee Luce e Gas, the 100% digital energy company of Axpo Italia, to give you greater control over your household expenses. This collaboration was born to offer you not only tangible savings but also an innovative and transparent experience, in line with the Young Platform philosophy.
Club members can now access an exclusive discount on their bills:
€140 discount on electricity and gas for Club Bronze & Silver members.
€160 discount on electricity and gas for Club Gold & Platinum members.
Pulsee offers energy from 100% renewable sources, fully digital management via an app, and zero paper constraints—a concrete way to cut costs where they weigh the most and protect your purchasing power.
This benefit adds to the others already active and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to enriching the value of the Clubs. New collaborations are already being defined to make the experience for our members ever more complete and distinctive.
Strategic Insights and On-Chain Data
The following section represents the level of in-depth analysis that is usually reserved exclusively for members of the Young Platform Clubs: confidential information, strategic data, and previews that are not publicly shared.
As a notable exception to celebrate the listing, we are making this content public. In these pages, you will discover the complete evolution of our ecosystem: from the organic growth of the YNG token, which we consider fundamental for it to remain “healthy,” to the new phase of our roadmap.
Listing on Uniswap, CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko
The launch of YNG on Uniswap was executed with a precise strategy, aimed at ensuring stability and maximum transparency for our community. In conjunction with the listing, we secured the presence of YNG on the two most important data aggregators in the world, CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko.
We are in direct contact with their respective teams to ensure that all information (supply, market data, etc.) is always accurate and up-to-date.
To create the market on Uniswap, we split the liquidity pools already present on our exchange, using part of those funds to develop the new decentralised pool on Uniswap V3. At the same time, to ensure clear on-chain visibility, we have structured the YNG supply into three main wallets:
1. Wallet: treasury & ecosystem rewards
This is our main wallet, containing 66 million YNG. Its function is twofold:
Ecosystem Rewards: A portion of the funds fuels the benefits for Club members, such as enhanced staking, contest prizes, and future cashback.
Treasury: The other part serves as a strategic reserve to support the token’s long-term growth, financing the buyback mechanism, liquidity additions, and other future initiatives. We have chosen not to define the breakdown of these funds rigidly. This flexibility is crucial to seize opportunities that will arise in the coming years and to continue rewarding our most loyal users, while always keeping inflation under control.
This wallet contains approximately 24.9 million YNG and represents the circulating supply held by users on our platform. If you are a YNG holder on our exchange and have not withdrawn the tokens to an external wallet, your funds are safe here.
7% share of the total YNG supply, equivalent to 7 million tokens, has been allocated to an incentive plan for the team. The objective of this reserve is to align the interests of our staff with the long-term growth of Young Platform, rewarding their strategic contribution. The distribution of 5% of the total token supply will begin in early August and will follow a four-year gradual vesting mechanism. This system ensures a constant commitment over time. Should a team member end their collaboration with the company, they would forfeit the right to receive the unvested portions of the tokens. Furthermore, to support the company’s expansion goals, the 2 million YNG (equal to 2% of the total supply) not yet allocated will be reserved for the recruitment of future talent.
Wallet Address (Etherscan): 0xA26Cbb76156090f4B40A1799A220fc4C946aFB3c The management of the entire reserve will be carried out with maximum transparency; it will be possible to monitor the amount of tokens released into the market by directly analysing the holders section on Etherscan. Moreover, the issuance of these tokens will be regulated by a mechanism linked to the market capitalisation, which will align the increase in supply with the project’s growth.
4. Wallet for Uniswap Liquidity (LP Token)
This wallet contains the tokens that represent the liquidity provided by Young Platform to the decentralised exchange Uniswap.
What are LP tokens? When you provide liquidity to a pool on Uniswap, you deposit two tokens in a “pair” (in this case, YNG and another asset, like ETH). In return, Uniswap issues LP (Liquidity Provider) tokens.
These tokens act as a “receipt”: they prove ownership of a share of that liquidity and entitle you to receive a portion of the fees generated each time someone trades the tokens in that pair. This wallet holds these LP tokens, guaranteeing YNG’s liquidity on the decentralised market of Uniswap. As of 07/27/2025, the liquidity locked at this address corresponds to 1,732,074 YNG.
Let’s now turn to the numbers from the last few months. As you know, YNG is the utility token of Young Platform and grants access to the Clubs: subscription plans that offer significant advantages both on our crypto services and on a selection of brands designed to enrich every aspect of your financial life. First, a clarification is necessary: due to a tracking error related to past promotions, the member data reported in previous reports was not entirely correct. Specifically, some users who were taking advantage of a promotional access to our first Club level, an initiative aimed at testing new engagement strategies, were mistakenly counted. Below are the updated and certified data.
As of 07/27/2025, the Clubs are composed of 1,830 people, divided as follows:
1,205 for Club Bronze;
275 for Club Silver;
156 for Club Gold;
194 for Club Platinum;
This data also allows us to analyse the token’s distribution. The more people join a Club, the more YNG is locked, thus reducing the circulating supply. Consequently, this dynamic contributes to greater price stability for YNG. At the end of the first quarter of 2025, Club members numbered 1,797, marking a growth of about 1%. At first glance, the growth may seem modest. Still, the data must be interpreted in light of another factor: the choice of many users to leave the Clubs to have their tokens available for the listing and to capitalise on a potential price increase of Young (which did indeed happen) to realise a profit.
Below is a chart summarising the growth of Club members from the launch of Young (YNG) on our platform to today. We intend to build a dedicated dashboard accessible to Club members through which it will be possible to see, in real time, how the adoption of our loyalty programs evolves.
YNG Token Distribution
In the period between early April and late July 2025, the circulating supply of YNG increased from approximately 24 to 27 million tokens. It is crucial to clarify the nature of this increase immediately: it is not the result of new emissions, but the consequence of a strategic OTC allocation, as previously discussed in the report. These 3 million tokens are now included in the circulating supply calculation because they have left the treasury wallet. However, most are subject to vesting periods and are therefore not immediately available on the market.
This strategic dynamic is coupled with the protocol’s organic inflation, stemming from rewards, which, by contrast, has remained at exceptionally low levels. The analysis of the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 confirms this:
Step Rewards: 33,851 YNG
Staking Rewards: 3,929 YNG
Total Q2 Emissions: 37,780 YNG
This total represents a quarterly inflation rate of just 0.14% relative to the circulating supply.
Having defined the composition of the supply, let’s move on to its distribution across the markets. With the listing on Uniswap, YNG’s liquidity was split to support both the CEX and the DEX. As of July 27, 2025, the situation is as follows:
YNG/EUR Pool (on Young Platform):
621,000 Euros
1.734 million YNG
YNG/USDC Pool (on Uniswap – Ethereum):
723,905 USDC
1.733 million YNG
This configuration is the result of the purchases and sales made on the two markets where Young (YNG) is currently active, summarised below along with the price trend.
What happened during Q2 2025 from a tokenomics perspective?
From a tokenomics perspective, the quantity of tokens issued during the quarter remained in line with previous periods, consistent with our policy of controlled inflation.
This approach, which limits the increase in supply much more significantly than the crypto market average, represents a fundamental strength for YNG’s stability. This characteristic, combined with the new economic model that will be implemented with the launch of new features at the end of Q3 2025, strengthens our prospects for sustainable growth.
A more in-depth analysis of the current circulating supply reveals a strategic division between locked tokens and freely tradable tokens:
Illiquid YNG: approximately 11.2 million YNG (just under half of the circulating supply) are not immediately available for sale. This figure includes tokens deposited in Clubs, those subject to lock-up periods following the OTC sale, those contained within the liquidity pools, and those on Step.
Liquid YNG: consequently, the amount of tokens actually “sellable” on the market amounts to approximately 8.6 million.
The rest of the circulating supply is distributed within the ecosystem, mainly on Step and in the two currently active liquidity pools.
The Price of YNG
The second quarter of 2025 marked a turning point for Young (YNG), characterised by exceptional price performance and the achievement of a fundamental strategic objective: listing on a decentralised market.
After a phase of remarkable stability for much of the quarter, with the price hovering around the €0.20 level, the situation changed radically in early July. The announcement of the imminent listing on Uniswap triggered a sudden surge, fueled by the positive reaction of the community.
Intense buying pressure pushed the token above €0.27 in a single day, and then, within a week, it broke the previous all-time high of €0.30. This rally peaked in the week of the launch, when YNG set a new all-time high around €0.50, marking an appreciation of about +120% since the end of June.
The enthusiasm was such that, at the time of listing, the price even briefly touched the one-dollar mark on the on-chain pool. While we appreciate this performance, our goal remains steady and organic growth, avoiding excessive volatility and linking the token’s value to its real utility within the platform.
The Next Steps
The listing on Uniswap is not a destination, but the beginning of a new phase of expansion. Our strength lies not in short-term hype, but in building a solid, secure, and valuable ecosystem. Our course for the coming months is set and is based on three fundamental pillars:
1. Global Expansion and Targeted Marketing
The launch on Uniswap kicks off our first true international marketing campaign to make the project known far beyond Italy’s borders. It’s not just about promoting the token, but about making the entire Young Platform ecosystem accessible and attractive to a global audience, increasing its utility and avoiding purely speculative logic. We will act with a strategic and measured approach, collaborating with agencies and KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) specialised in the Web3 sector. Thanks to a flexible structure, we will analyse data in real time to focus investments on the highest-impact activities, thus ensuring organic and sustainable growth.
2. Continuous Platform Development
While the market focuses on price, our team remains focused on our primary mission: building tangible value. Our development roadmap continues unabated, and the release of the announced new features, such as the payment account, the card, and the integration of futures, is our top priority. We firmly believe that the growth of YNG’s value in the long term will not be dictated by hype, but by its real utility. Every new product we integrate into the ecosystem creates new use cases for YNG, increasing its organic demand and offering our community more concrete reasons to hold and use it.
3. Strategic Activation of the Economic Model
In parallel with development, we will activate our new economic model, designed to link the platform’s successes to the token’s stability. The implementation will be gradual: in an initial phase, until the launch of the account and the card, we will be in “observation mode,” carefully monitoring the market to act with targeted support operations where necessary. Subsequently, the mechanism will become fully operational. A portion of the platform’s revenues — generated from trading fees, the Step app, and staking — will be systematically used to perform YNG buybacks or to inject liquidity into the pools, creating a virtuous cycle that supports the token’s value over time.
Conclusions
The second quarter of 2025 concludes by marking a historic turning point for the Young Platform ecosystem. The listing of YNG on Uniswap was not just a technical milestone, but the beginning of a new era of global accessibility and integration into the world of decentralised finance. The enthusiasm of our community and the positive market reaction, which brought the token to a new all-time high, confirm the validity of our vision.
As we have detailed in this report, every step — from the strategic OTC allocation to the launch of The Unbox competition — has been guided by a single principle: the construction of long-term value. Our course remains firm and focused on organic growth, the real utility of the token, and the constant strengthening of our ecosystem, shielded from purely speculative dynamics.
The coming months will be just as intense. We will proceed with determination along the three strategic pillars we have outlined: the expansion of our marketing globally, the release of new and fundamental features like the account, the card, and futures, and the progressive activation of our economic model. We are convinced that these initiatives will further consolidate the position of YNG and our ecosystem.
Your support as Club members is and remains our greatest asset. We thank you for your trust and invite you to continue following us in this exciting chapter of our journey.
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
After years of growth within our ecosystem, we are ready for one of the most important steps in our history. This is why the launch of YNG on Uniswap is not a destination, but a new, exciting beginning.
On 17 July, something we have been waiting for a long time will happen, a fundamental milestone in our journey. We are incredibly excited to announce that our token, Young (YNG), will be officially launched on the Ethereum blockchain, specifically on the decentralized exchange Uniswap and simultaneously listed on CoinMarketCap.
But that’s not all! In the coming days, we will also kick off a new, incredible prize competition in which YNG will be one of the main protagonists. This is not just a listing. It is the moment we open the doors of our ecosystem to the entire world.
What does this launch mean for the Community and for YNG?
Since its inception in 2018, YNG has lived and thrived within our ecosystem. It has been the tool to reward education with Step, the key to accessing exclusive Club benefits, and the symbol of our community’s trust.
Until today, however, it was a treasure shared only among our users.
With the launch on Uniswap, everything changes. YNG becomes a global asset, accessible to anyone, anywhere, without barriers. It enters the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum, opening up to a universe of new possibilities and an international audience. For you, who are part of our community or are approaching YNG for the first time, this means more visibility and the first, true interaction of our token with the global market.
The foundations supporting the launch
We arrive at this moment after more than six years of work and strategic choices designed for long-term stability. This launch is not a gamble, but the next step in a journey built on solid pillars.
A “Community-First” philosophy: our company’s growth has been supported by top-tier institutional partners like Azimut, who have invested in our company’s equity, not in the token. We have consciously chosen not to sell YNG to Venture Capital funds to protect our community from dilution and speculative sales.
A tokenomics based on scarcity: the strength of YNG lies in an economic structure designed to create real value. Scarcity is one of its cornerstones: a huge portion of its circulating supply (currently more than 70%) is locked in our Clubs, on Step, or in liquidity pools.
A sustainable economic model: the economic mechanism that we will integrate shortly, fueled by buybacks financed by platform revenues and by liquidity injections, will allow us to actively support the token’s value.
Why Uniswap?
For such an important event, we chose not only the best platform, but the best technology. The launch will take place on Uniswap V3. This technical choice was made for a specific reason: to protect and stabilize the YNG market from the very first minute.
Reaching this milestone is not a finish line, but a new starting point. It is the moment when the project we have carefully cultivated with our community presents itself to the world.
We are proud of the journey we have made and incredibly excited for the future we will build, now more than ever, together with you. The next chapter of our story is about to begin.
But the best is yet to come…
The utility of YNG is constantly expanding. In addition to the real benefits already available to Club members, such as up to 90% discount on trading fees and a boost on staking returns, we have formed exclusive partnerships with successful brands like WeRoad, Serenis, and Milano Finanza, to offer value that goes beyond the crypto world. Consistent with our roadmap, Club members will get privileges like cashback on the debit card (up to 3.6%) and exclusive benefits on Futures trading.
And that’s not all: YNG will be one of the protagonists in the new prize competition that we will launch in the coming days. Reaching this milestone is not a finish line, but a new starting point.
We are proud of the journey we have made and incredibly excited for the future we will build, now more than ever, together with you. Are you already a YNG hodler? Buy Young (YNG) and join the Clubs now!
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
The Q1 2025 Report on the YNG Token. What has happened? What are the next steps?
The first months of 2025 have concluded with tangible results for our ecosystem, and, most importantly, several key developments related to our strategy for organic growth. Amid evolving regulations and the launch of new services, we are laying the foundations to make Young Platform increasingly central to the financial lives of our users.
There are also several updates specifically concerning the Young (YNG) token, the beating heart of our ecosystem. The strategy we have adopted aims to facilitate the token’s organic growth while mitigating the risk of excessive selling pressure that could undermine its long-term stability and value. However, this section appears exclusively in the members-only version of our report, which for the first time will be split into two editions:
A public version, accessible to all, outlining the achievements reached and new services launched.
An exclusive version, reserved for Club members, providing in-depth insights into data, future strategies—including key strategic decisions concerning the growth of the YNG token—and updates on the Young (YNG) tokenomics, including figures on issuance, distribution, and, for this edition, additional information on decentralised listing.
If you’re overcome with curiosity, there’s only one thing to do: join one of the Young Platform Clubs. If you’re already a member… what are you still doing here? Check your inbox: the deluxe version—musically speaking—of this report is waiting for you.
2025 So Far: Achievements and Newly Released Features
During the initial months of 2025, a significant part of our efforts has been dedicated to addressing the regulatory and fiscal aspects of the crypto sector. In addition to the work initiated months ago to ensure compliance with the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), we have launched initiatives focused on taxation to provide our users with comprehensive tools to handle their tax declarations in a simple, secure, and compliant manner in line with Italian regulations.
At the same time, we have continued to advance our planned strategic projects. Our overarching goal for this year remains clear: to become a digital hub that merges the best of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi). However, the path to achieving this is now enriched with new, early milestones.
Young Platform’s Tax Services
For three years, we have been supporting our users with tailored financial solutions. What began as a simple report has evolved into a full-fledged ecosystem of tools designed to make the tax declaration process quick and stress-free. Today, we offer the following documents, all updated for the 2025 tax filing season:
Young Platform Tax Report: For those who use our exchange exclusively.
Young-Okipo Tax Report: For users active on multiple exchanges, including decentralised platforms, those holding NFTs, or engaging with DeFi protocols.
Transaction Report: To neatly archive the history of trades, orders, and Smart Trades.
Stamp Duty Receipt: To be retained for any potential tax audits.
Crypto Accountant Service: For those who prefer to rely on an expert to manage their tax declaration directly.
The Box
One of the standout features of Q1 2025 has undoubtedly been The Box, our competition designed to make the world of finance more accessible, dynamic, and engaging. The initiative has proven to be a great success, with thousands of users actively participating, completing missions, climbing the leaderboard, and contributing to the ongoing development of the Young Platform ecosystem. The current competition is scheduled to conclude on 31 May, and shortly thereafter, we will announce the winners and distribute the prizes.
At the heart of the initiative is the Young Card, our phosphorescent debit card offering cashback in YNG. It is a cornerstone of our long-term vision.
Club Price Rebalancing Mechanism
Since 4 February 2025, access to Young Platform’s Clubs has been governed by a monthly price adjustment mechanism based on the market value of YNG. The objective is to maintain a stable entry cost in euros, ensuring a balance between accessibility and the token’s value:
If the price of YNG decreases, the number of tokens required increases proportionally.
If the price of YNG increases, the number of tokens required decreases, though less sharply, thanks to a discount factor.
This system, with pricing updated on the first Tuesday of each month, prevents the Clubs from becoming either excessively exclusive or too inexpensive in the event of significant price fluctuations.
Updated Prices for May 2025 (YNG Price = €0.193):
Bronze: 1,865 YNG
Silver: 6,217 YNG
Gold: 12,435 YNG
Platinum: 31,088 YNG
New Club Benefits
The first quarter of 2025 has also been particularly rewarding for members of Young Platform’s Clubs, with the introduction of new exclusive benefits designed to enrich the user experience both financially and personally. Here are some of the most notable additions:
BuiltDifferent: A personalised fitness and nutrition platform that allows users to follow tailored workout programmes, access advanced nutritional plans, and enhance their lifestyle—wherever they are. All of this is offered under significantly more favourable conditions than those of a traditional personal trainer.
Milano Finanza: One of Italy’s most authoritative sources for investors. Club members now enjoy free access to premium content and daily analysis on markets, macroeconomics, and investment strategies—a practical tool for making better-informed decisions.
Serenis: Italy’s number one online medical centre for psychological support. Through our partnership, Club members benefit from access to counselling and therapeutic support at preferential rates, because financial and emotional well-being should always go hand in hand.
These benefits are in addition to the already extensive range of advantages available to Club members—from financial education and exclusive privileges on crypto services to personal well-being and new growth opportunities.
And this is just the beginning: new partnerships are already in development to make the Young Clubs even more comprehensive, distinctive, and aligned with a truly holistic vision of value.
An example? Exclusive access to the most analytical and data-rich section of this Report. While transparency has always guided us in publicly sharing all information related to the YNG token—including supply, purchases, sales, and emissions—starting with this first quarter of 2025, we have chosen to reserve such in-depth analyses exclusively for our Club members, who are direct holders of Young (YNG) and primary supporters of our ecosystem.
Our most engaged supporters deserve full transparency regarding the strategies shaping the future. Therefore, in the members-only version of this Report, we delve into the measures adopted to safeguard the value ofYNG and foster sustainable, organic growth.
We will explore plans for the token’s future presence on the decentralised market and clearly outline the carefully considered reasons behind our decision to decline specific proposals from certain venture capital firms concerning the YNG token. This was a strategic decision made to protect our community from potential selling pressure and the dilution of the token’s value.
These strategic insights are a privilege reserved for those who actively live and shape the Young Platform ecosystem.
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
The Q4 2024 report on the YNG token. What happened during this eventful year full of new developments? What are the following steps to take?
What happened in the last quarter? What objectives were achieved in 2024? What does 2025 hold for us—a crucial year for our future? How many YNG tokens were issued, bought, and sold, and what next steps should we take?
2025 will be a pivotal year
Before exploring the Young (YNG) token, the Clubs, and our ecosystem, it’s essential to clarify a few key points. We are entering the era of ComposableFinance, a transformative period in which modularity and decentralisation are reshaping the financial system to be more inclusive, transparent, and flexible. Young Platform is well-suited to this landscape, as we have always aimed to simplify the crypto market for everyone, breaking down barriers and providing increasingly innovative and secure tools.
As mentioned earlier, our primary goal for 2025 is to establish ourselves as a crypto bank—a digital hub that combines the best of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi).
Young Platform Club Numbers – Q4 2024
YNG is YoungPlatform’sutilitytoken. It grants access to Clubs, subscription plans that offer exclusive benefits on our crypto services, and a curated selection of brands designed to enhance every aspect of life.
Currently, the Clubs consist of 1,882 members, distributed as follows:
1,276 in Bronze Club (+8%)
275 in Silver Club (+22%)
169 in Gold Club (+29%)
162 in Platinum Club (+22%)
Club Pricing: The New Model Comes into Effect
Users must purchase and lock a specific amount of YNG to join a Club on the Young Platform’s exchange. This amount has been permanently fixed until now, but as of today, February 4, 2025, it will become variable. This change aims to create a better balance between supply and demand, providing users greater flexibility. This report provides all the details regarding the new Club rebalancing mechanism.
Membership Growth in January 2025
The number of registered members is a crucial metric for analysing token distribution. As more people join the Club, more YNG tokens are locked, reducing the circulatingsupply. This dynamic contributes to YNG’s excellent price stability.
Club membership has increased compared to the previous quarter, likely due to the announcement of the 2025 Roadmap and the recently implemented rebalancing mechanism for the number of YNG required to join.
Starting today, the fee discount for new Platinum Club members who join the loyalty program will be 90% instead of the previous 100%. However, this change does not affect existing members whose terms and conditions remain unchanged.
As of the end of Q3 2024, club membership reached 1,659, reflecting an approximate growth of 13%, a rate not seen in the past two years. Additionally, it is encouraging to note that the most exclusive clubs, Gold and Platinum, experienced growth rates of 29% and 22%, respectively.
YNG Token Distribution
In October, the circulating supply ofYNG tokenswas approximately 23.7 million. By January, this figure had risen to 23.9 million, marking a net increase of around 107,587 tokens, or +0.8%.
The tokens were distributed through various mechanisms:
19,281 tokens were allocated for completing Quizzes, Challenges, and the Up&Down feature (before the Levels introduction).
43,797 tokens were earned by completing Levels.
44,509 tokens were distributed through the Staking feature.
The YNG token market is managed by an algorithm that determines the exchange rate based on two underlying liquidity pools denominated in EUR and YNG. At launch in May 2022, these pools contained:
1 million euros
4 million YNG
Taking into account token purchases and sales over the past few months, by the end of December 2024, the pools contained:
676,750 euros
6.27 million YNG
This configuration reflects the buying and selling activity during Q3, summarised below, along with price trends.
What happened in 2024 from a tokenomics perspective?
The token issuance mechanisms already changed in 2023 with the Step 3.0 update and, more recently, with the introduction of Staking.
The current number of YNG issued has risen by 57% compared to the 68,000 issued during the third quarter of 2024. This growth, particularly in relation to the overall increase in Club membership, is a positive indicator. It suggests that users have valued the improved Staking APY. This reinforces the effectiveness of our incentive strategy, which we intend to apply to upcoming features.
It is important to note that YNG’s launch on the decentralisedmarket will accompany a comprehensive restructuring of its tokenomics, which is already underway. As mentioned in the introduction about the “cost” of joining Clubs, the new features we are implementing will offer token rewards in Young (YNG) exclusively for Club members, following a staking model.
The current situation allows us to calculate the amount of YNG available for sale, considering the tokens locked within the Clubs. Approximately 10.2 million YNG are locked in our loyalty programs, representing just under half of the circulating supply. Meanwhile, the amount available for sale is around 13.7 million YNG.
We are confident that our announcements in the coming weeks will further drive Club membership growth. We aim to integrate loyalty programs—and, by extension, our token—more centrally into the ecosystem.
The Price of YNG
Let’s analyse Young (YNG) ‘s performance over the past few months. While the most significant phase of YNG’s recent price surge began in early 2025, we have included this in our report because price movements influence strategic decisions, particularly regarding YNG’s listing on thedecentralised market.
At the beginning of December, YNG’s price was around €0.095. This was followed by a gradual increase in buying pressure, initially mild but progressively stronger. Following the release of the roadmap video on December 17 and the start of January, trading volume increased, leading to more robust daily and weekly performance.
On January 18, the announcement of the new Club price rebalancing model gave the market an additional boost. As a result, YNG’s price skyrocketed from around €0.12 to a new all-time high of approximately €0.28, marking a remarkable increase of 158%, with 15 consecutive days of gains.
Following its peak, the token underwent a natural correction, settling around €0.22 due to increased selling pressure. This price retracement was generally anticipated, as it had been advantageous to join the Clubs while YNG was priced below the €0.24 threshold in recent weeks.
Q4 2024: Achievements and Released Features
During Q4 2024, we focused on several key features alongside developments on the token project, which will be covered in a dedicated section. Our primary goal was to introduce the evolution of the Earn feature, which was suspended in 2022.
At the same time, we worked to ensure compliance with the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which partially came into effect at the end of June 2024, aligning with the new regulatory standards for crypto assets.
As always, this report summarises the progress made over the past three months and provides a detailed overview of the most relevant initiatives and developments.
Expansion of the Staking Feature
At the end of Q3 2024, we introduced staking, initially available only on Ethereum, before gradually expanding to other networks. The second network added to our exchange was Solana (SOL), followed by Celestia (TIA) and Cosmos (ATOM). As mentioned in the Q3 2024 Quarterly Report, this feature aims to provide users with a straightforward and efficient way to earn rewards on their cryptocurrencies without hassle or complexity.
Staking plays a crucial role in this report. It has allowed us to introduce the first significant benefit associated with the Clubs, further enhancing the significance of the Young (YNG) token within the ecosystem.
One of the most significant advantages is the extra YNG bonus, calculated based on the user’s Club level. To determine the actual value of these boosts, simply add the percentage shown below to the standard staking APY, with the increase potentially reaching the maximum indicated, depending on the underlying asset:
Bronze Club: up to +5%
Silver Club: up to +15%
Gold Club: up to +30%
Platinum Club: up to +70%
In December, we introduced therecurring purchase option for staking. This feature allows users to automate their value accumulation strategy, simplifying asset management while maximising staking rewards over time. For about a month now, users have been able to set up recurring purchases, helping them average the purchase price of the selected cryptocurrencies (ETH, SOL, TIA, ATOM).
This way, they not only optimise their market entry strategy but also maximise the compounding effect of staking rewards, increasing the growth potential of their portfolio.
Club Price Rebalancing Mechanism
Starting today, February 4, 2025, the number of YNG tokens required to join Young Platform’s Clubs will be updated monthly based on the market price. This approach aims to maintain a balance between accessibility for users and the value of the tokens. The adjustment mechanism plays a crucial role in stabilising Club pricing:
If the price of YNG increases significantly, the number of tokens needed to access the Clubs will decrease proportionally. This prevents the euro cost from rising excessively and reduces the risk of excluding users.
Conversely, if the price of YNG drops, users will be required to hold more tokens to access the Clubs. This adjustment helps balance the lower unit value and ensures the model’s sustainability.
These mechanisms operate under specific rules to balance accessibility and economic stability and stabilise pricing in fiat currency (euros). Let’s examine how they work.
Amounts to be Locked to Access the Clubs
(Based on YNG’s launch price of €0.24) :
Bronze: €360
Silver: €1,200
Gold: €2,400
Platinum: €6,000
If YNG’s price falls below €0.24 at the end of the month, the number of tokens required will increase proportionally, ensuring that the euro cost remains the same as at launch, when YNG was priced at €0.24.
For example, if by the end of the month, YNG is at €0.20, the amount of YNG needed to join the Bronze Club will still be €360, but users will have to lock 1,800 YNG.
Since: 1,800 YNG × €0.20 = €360.
If YNG’s price rises above €0.24 at the end of the month, a discount factor will be applied to prevent Club access from becoming too expensive.
For example, if YNG’s price increases by 50% beyond €0.24, reaching €0.36, thanks to the discount factor (initially set at 0.5), the euro cost will rise by only half, meaning +25% instead of +50%.
In this case, 1,500 YNG would usually be required to join the Bronze Club at €0.36 per YNG, but with the discount factor, only 1,250 YNG will be needed, meaning €450 instead of €540.
📌 NB: The discount factor may be revised in the future.
In summary:
If YNG’s price decreases, the required tokens increase proportionally (without discounts).
If YNG’s price increases, the number of tokens required decreases, but in a controlled way to prevent devaluation of the Clubs.
This system ensures a balanced access model, preventing a sharp price increase from making Clubs too cheap or a significant price drop from requiring an unrealistic number of tokens.
This change guarantees excellent stability and prevents imbalances that could make the Clubs too exclusive.
New Club Prices for February 2025
As previously mentioned, the amount of YNG to lock to join Young Platform’s Clubs in February is as follows (considering the YNG price as of 04/02 at 00:00 at €0.215):
Bronze: 1,667 YNG
Silver: 5,557 YNG
Gold: 11,115 YNG
Platinum: 27,789 YNG
Young Platform Pro Update
Over the past few months, we have been enhancing Young Platform Pro’s trading experience by introducing visual and functional updates to make the platform more intuitive and efficient.
The homepage has been completely redesigned, and the markets page now offers more detailed information for each trading pair, including the 24-hour trading volume and other key metrics. We have also optimised the desktop interface’s adaptability to improve the user experience.
In addition, we have enhanced the data display in the order book, making limit order positions more explicit. The trading pair selector has been optimised to include more information and a more detailed categorisation of available cryptocurrencies. Users can now hide open limit orders and view historical trade positions directly on the chart.
Regarding order management, we have introduced the ability to view individual executed trades. A shortcut for YNG conversion has made accessing small balances (dust) easier. Moreover, shortcuts between the wallet, orders, and trading area have been improved to facilitate smoother navigation.
Finally, we are actively working on releasing a new version of the trader APIs. This version will include WebSocket support, providing advanced users greater automation and integration possibilities.
Zealy Campaign
The Zealy campaign, launched to encourage and reward our community’s engagement, will continue to evolve over the coming months.
After tracking user activity on Discord and rewarding the most active members at the end of 2024, we have kicked off a new campaign, allowing everyone to climb the leaderboard again and win prizes.
The system allows users to earn points through various activities, such as:
social media interactions,
themed quizzes,
active participation in the community.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen our ecosystem, where user contributions will be increasingly valued through exclusive benefits.
We will officially announce the prizes during the quarter. They are designed to reflect our ambition to become a digital bank and offer tangible rewards to our most engaged users.
Listing on Young Platform
As always, we have worked to expand the range of cryptocurrencies available on Young Platform, in line with user feedback. During the last quarter, we integrated the following tokens into our ecosystem:
Would you like to suggest new and exciting cryptos you’d love to trade on our exchange? Join us on Discord! It’s the perfect place to share strategies, discuss results, and ask for advice from other community members.
Over the past few months, we have introduced two new benefits for our Club members in the form of vouchers.
In November, we launched Tiqets, a platform that allows you to explore museums and attractions worldwide without waiting in line. There’s something for everyone, from water activities in Dubai to distilleries in Dublin, stadium tours in London, day trips in Las Vegas, and even visits to the Vatican Museums.
We also recently announced our partnership with Builtdifferent. This all-in-one fitness platform provides personalised training programs and nutrition plans at a significantly lower cost than hiring a traditional personal trainer.
But the exciting news doesn’t stop there! We are discussing with more major brands to offer even more exclusive and valuable benefits in the future.
Stay tuned by following our blog and social media channels so you don’t miss out!
Upcoming News!
The best is yet to come, and here’s a sneak peek.
As previously mentioned, during Q3 2024, we primarily focused on staking and the initial preparations for the payment account. However, YNG remains at the centre of our activities. We have made significant progress and have a clear roadmap for its future. This will be the main focus of this report.
IEO Young (YNG) and Tokenomics
Since the end of Q3 2024, the situation has slightly shifted, primarily due to Young’s (YNG) recent price surge. The stock has returned close to its €0.24 launch price.
As the Q3 2024 report outlined, the goal until early January was to restore YNG to its original launch price through a pre-TGE buyback. This strategy aimed to rebalance existing liquidity pools and establish a solid price base for the token ahead of its official launch on the decentralised market.
Once the price stabilised, the plan was to sell YNG tokens to selected venture capital (VC) firms through a private sale with a structured four-year vesting period. This approach was designed to attract strategic investors who could support project growth. The funds raised would strengthen the treasury, finance development initiatives, and continue the buyback strategy.
However, the recent price increase allows us to explore alternative strategic options while continuing discussions with key European VCs. At the same time, our integration with the selected Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) provider is nearing completion. The team also evaluates the optimal launch strategy, considering market conditions and institutional investor interest.
Our goal remains to maximise the ecosystem’s value by ensuring sustainable token distribution. Additionally, we aim to activate the trading pair on decentralised exchanges (DEXs) no later than the launch of the payment account and card, which is currently scheduled for Q2 2025.
Key Mechanisms to Ensure Token Stability
Beyond the sales strategy, two essential mechanisms outlined in the Q3 2024 report remain active to ensure YNG’s stability:
Club Rebalancing: The number of YNG tokens required to join the Clubs will be periodically adjusted based on price fluctuations. If the price rises, the required number of tokens will decrease by 50% relative to the price increase. If the price falls, the number of tokens needed will increase proportionally. This system maintains a balance between accessibility and market stability.
Liquidity Addition: The treasury will monitor the available budget and YNG reserves monthly to add liquidity to the pools. This mechanism, which will take effect with the launch of the DEX trading pair, will help mitigate price fluctuations and ensure greater market depth.
Trade Rumble: The Ultimate Trading Competition
Starting 7 February, we’re launching Trade Rumble, the competition that tests your trading skills, giving you the chance to climb the leaderboard and win amazing prizes.
Joining is simple: trade Euro-Crypto and Crypto-Crypto pairs, complete missions, collect Gems, and rise in the rankings.
Up for grabs: MacBook Pro, iPhone 16, AirPods Max, and many more prizes, with an exclusive advantage for Club members: in case of a tie, the winner will be whoever belongs to the highest Club level (plus, Club members already save on trading fees!).
Account & Card
As previously announced in our last report and during the dedicated AMA, our ecosystem is on the verge of a significant advancement with the launch of the Payment Account and Card, scheduled for Q2 2025. This project has long been a part of our long-term vision and represents the second pillar of Young Platform, bringing us closer to achieving our goal of digital banking.
Our ambition is clear: to become Italy’s first crypto-native bank, combining the strengths of traditional finance with the efficiency, speed, and earning potential of the crypto world. This new approach will offer users a more accessible, faster, and cost-effective way to manage their finances, providing complete control over digital and traditional assets.
The new Payment Account allows users to manage their finances in one place, simplifying spending, investments, and transfers. Additionally, the Debit Card (available in digital and physical formats) will allow users to spend their funds and profits from crypto investments directly, minimising costs and enabling instant transactions. This card will be more than just a payment method—it will serve as an essential extension of the Young Platform ecosystem.
The Clubs and the Young (YNG) token will be crucial in this transformation. Our Crypto-Infused Finance model will incorporate YNG cashback and exclusive benefits for Club members, making our system even more rewarding for those who support our vision. Some of these perks will be available soon, even before the official feature launch.
We are also developing a pre-launch marketing campaign for the Card to reward our most active users. This will be a competition, and Club members will naturally have additional advantages.
That’s all we’re revealing for now… but stay tuned on our social channels to learn more soon!
Futures
We are excited to announce a significant new feature to our ecosystem: Futures on Young Platform, which will launch in Q3 2025. Our community has highly anticipated this development, which represents a strategic evolution of our platform and will expand trading opportunities for all users.
With the introduction of Futures, users will have access to advanced tools to trade with leverage on cryptocurrencies, stocks, and ETFs. This means they can open long and short positions, enabling more flexible and diversified trading strategies—whether to capitalise on bullish trends or hedge against market uncertainty.
The launch of Futures marks a significant milestone for Young Platform. It positions us as a comprehensive hub for managing and investing in digital and traditional assets. This new feature will enhance our platform’s competitiveness, catering to experienced traders and those who want to explore more advanced financial instruments gradually.
That’s all the information for now! Be sure to follow us on all our channels.
Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.
The Q3 2024 YNG Token Report – Key highlights and next steps
The latest quarterly report for the YNG token is here, bringing you a full update on recent developments and future milestones. What’s been happening in this action-packed quarter? And where are we heading next?
The YNG Token Report is essential reading for anyone following the progress of Young Platform’s utility token. It outlines the major steps we’re taking to introduce YNG to the decentralised market. This quarter’s strategy hinges on three core initiatives: buybacks, regular liquidityinjections, and both public and private sales. Full details on each can be found in the main report below.
What happened in Q3 2024?
Curious about what was achieved in Q3? The report details everything, including token issuance, purchases, sales, and the latest milestones achieved on the journey to decentralising YNG. In our roadmap to decentralisedmarketentry, you’ll also find updates on the broader token project and the current stage.
For a complete overview, read on to explore this October 2024 report.
Young Platform Club metrics: Q3 2024
YNG is the utility token of Young Platform, which provides members with access to exclusive subscription-based “Clubs” that reward our most committed supporters with unique benefits.
Currently, the Clubs include 1,659 members, split as follows:
Bronze Club: 1,172 members
Silver Club: 224 members
Gold Club: 131 members
Platinum Club: 132 members
Membership in these Clubs requires a locked balance of YNG tokens on the Young Platform exchange. This membership distribution demonstrates the token’s user base and influences market dynamics; the higher the Club membership, the lower the selling pressure on YNG, ultimately supporting price stability.
Since the launch of Staking, YNG holders have gained an additional benefit: token rewards provided through staking, exclusively in YNG. Full details on staking benefits can be found later in the report.
Membership Trends
Comparing these figures with those from Q2 2024 shows a slight decline in Club members, down from 1,699 to 1,659:
Bronze Club: 1,192 members
Silver Club: 230 members
Gold Club: 139 members
Platinum Club: 138 members
This represents a 3% decrease in membership numbers. However, recent updates to our ecosystem could shift this trend. In early October, we launched staking with enhanced rewards for Club members, and exclusive content from the crypto and finance event DYOR24 will soon be available to our most dedicated supporters.
YNG Token distribution and circulating supply
In June, the circulating supply of YNG was approximately 23.6 million, and by September, it had risen to around 23.67 million, marking a net increase of approximately 68,356 tokens, or 0.33%.
These tokens were allocated through various activities:
18,202 tokens were distributed via Quizzes, Challenges, and Up&Down (pre-Level implementation).
50,153 tokens awarded through Level completions.
YNG’s market operates through an algorithm managing the exchange rate using two underlying liquidity pools in EUR and YNG. At the May 2022 launch, these pools contained:
€1 million
4 million YNG
After accounting for buy and sell activities across Q3, by July 2024, the pools held:
€655,740
6.45 million YNG
This configuration reflects the token’s buy and sell dynamics over the past quarter, including price performance data presented later in the report.
YNG Token emissions in 2023
What happened in Q2 2024 in terms of Tokenomics?
The structure of YNG emissions saw its first major shift last year with the Step 3.0 updateand more recently, with the introduction of Staking. Regarding Step 3.0, we now have sufficient historical data to analyse its impact. For Staking, while still in the early stages, the initial results are aligned with our planned economic model, which we’ll explore further in this report.
As the chart illustrates, the latest Step update significantly curtailed YNG distribution, reducing new token emissions by 95%. A decrease in active users also influenced this outcome.
It’s important to highlight that YNG’s upcoming launch on the decentralised market will coincide with a full restructuring of its tokenomics. Specifically, our new features will channel token rewards exclusively to Club members, a model introduced with our latest Staking feature.
We anticipate a rise in YNG emissions starting in Q4 2024. However, increased Club membership and demand are likely to offset this, which could positively impact the token’s market dynamics.
YNG price analysis
YNG Price Trends in Q3 2024
Let’s examine YNG’s price movement throughout Q3 2024. Like Q2, the broader crypto market remained relatively stable over the summer, with Bitcoin trading within a narrow range of $67,000 to $55,000, showing no clear trend.
Similarly, YNG’s price exhibited low volatility, fluctuating slightly between $0.10 and $0.11.
Q3 2024 achievements
Our primary focus in Q3 2024 has been enhancing the Staking feature alongside ongoing developments in the YNG token project (which we’ll detail in a dedicated section). A key objective was to reintroduce the Earn feature, which we had paused in 2022, and to make significant strides toward regulatory compliance under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, partially enacted in late June.
This report provides an excellent opportunity to summarise our recent work. Let’s review the initiatives undertaken in 2024 to increase the value of our Clubs and, in turn, boost YNG’s appeal.
Staking on Young Platform
A key focus of Q3 2024: Staking
The highlight of Q3 2024 has been the rollout of our Staking feature. Though there are many exciting changes compared to the Earn function active on Young Platform until the end of 2022, the main objective remains: allowing users to earn rewards on their crypto assets easily and simply. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a newcomer to the crypto world, Staking offers a straightforward way to put your assets to work and maximise returns.
Staking on Young Platform brings two primary benefits:
Simplicity: Earn rewards without needing to navigate the complexities of decentralised protocols.
Accessibility: Start with as little as €50, making staking available to users with smaller portfolios.
A unique aspect we want to emphasise in this report is that Staking represents the first feature developed under YNG’s new economic model, which will be discussed in detail later. Beyond the standard rewards, our most loyal members receive additional YNG token bonuses.
We aim to engage and reward Club members by providing enhanced benefits within our ecosystem. The following YNG bonus rewards are available depending on the Club membership level. To calculate the total value of these boosts, simply add the percentage below to the standardstaking APY. The maximum additional percentage varies depending on the staked asset:
Bronze Club: up to +5%
Silver Club: up to +15%
Gold Club: up to +30%
Platinum Club: up to +70%
Check out our dedicated guides for a more in-depth look at how staking works and how to make the most of this feature!
DYOR24: a successful event
Last week, we hosted DYOR24, a free online event that brought together Italy’s leading crypto and finance expertsin one virtual space. It was a tremendous success! Our team’s efforts were validated by the fantastic feedback we received regarding the quality and accessibility of our speakers. At Young Platform, we’ve always aimed to foster an environment where people can explore, discover, and ask questions without hesitation, and DYOR24 embodied this mission in every session.
But there’s more! In the coming days, DYOR24 will become an exclusive benefit for Club members, who will gain access to recordings of every guest session. This first online event will transform into a professional course, with experts stepping into the role of “instructors” to deliver over 24 hours of in-depth lessons on a range of critical topics across crypto and finance.
New benefits for Club members
In recent months, we’ve introduced two additional perks for our Club members through exclusive vouchers:
Saily: In September, we launched Saily, an international eSIM service enabling seamless internet access worldwide. Developed by Nord Security, the creators of NordVPN (a brand we already partner with), Saily is perfect for staying connected no matter where you are.
Tiqets: We recently announced our partnership with Tiqets, a service that provides discounted and queue-free access to museums, attractions, and activities worldwide—from New York to Tokyo, Rome to Paris.
These new benefits, alongside our collaborations with WeRoad, Saily, and now Tiqets, offer Club members a fully enhanced travel experience. With WeRoad, members can explore the world through exciting group trips. Saily ensures they stay connected online, and Tiqets allows them to make the most of their travel experiences quickly and conveniently.
More partnerships on the horizon
The new benefits don’t stop here. We are talking with other prominent brands to continue providing our members with increasingly valuable and exclusive benefits. Stay tuned to our blog and social media channels to be the first to hear about what’s next!
Exciting developments ahead!
Here’s where things get really interesting. As hinted earlier, Q3 2024 saw us focus on Staking and early groundwork for our upcoming Payment Account feature. Meanwhile, the YNG token has remained at the core of our efforts, with significant progress and a clear roadmap for its future—a main focus of this report.
Payment account & Card
As mentioned in the previous report and our dedicated AMA, we’ve been working on something special, a long-term project we’re thrilled to bring back into focus thanks to new opportunities that allow us to expand our vision.
This upcoming feature merges the best of traditional and digital finance into one seamless experience, elevating your daily interactions to something truly revolutionary. Rather than simply providing a tool, we aim to introduce a feature that integrates fully with our ecosystem, setting us apart from competitors. Our goal is to launch the Payment Account and its accompanying Card by the end of Q1 2025, and we are positioning the Clubs and YNG token to play a central role in this ecosystem.
New Staking developments
The Staking feature, launched on 7 October, is just the beginning. In addition to app integration and the ability to stake Solana (SOL), we’re actively working to expand staking options across a broader range of cryptocurrencies, enabling users to earn rewards on more assets they hold.
As always, we welcome user feedback to guide us in implementing new staking options that best meet our community’s needs.
Tokenomics: the evolution of Young (YNG)’s Economic Model
In Q3, we reviewed and refined the documents created in Q2, incorporating valuable feedback from fund managers and advisors. Alongside these refinements, we developed an enhanced economic model for YNG, positioning it as a core driver of engagement within our ecosystem and directly rewarding user participation.
A live session initially planned for our Platinum Channel members was postponed over the summer due to essential revisions, but it will now be rescheduled following the AMA for this report to cover all the latest updates.
With the recent launch of staking, many of you have noticed that YNG has evolved beyond its previous role as a simple reward in Step. YNG will be integrated across most of our platform’s features, incentivising activities like learning, trading, and transactions and making Club membership more appealing.
New YNG Model: incentives for platform engagement and Club Membership
Our revised YNG model is designed to reward user activity and promote Club membership. Every interaction on the platform—whether educational, trading, buying, or selling—earns users rewards, thus enhancing the value of joining our Clubs. This approach draws in new users and encourages our existing community to participate more deeply, fostering organic growth, a balanced token economy, and long-term sustainability.
Key features of the new model and the upcoming steps towards decentralised market entry include:
Reward Structure
Our reward system aims to attract new users and boost community engagement. By offering a variety of incentives linked to user actions, we are promoting Club participation and building a more vibrant, dynamic community. Here’s an overview of our primary reward structures:
Learn Reward: Users earn YNG by engaging with educational content and games on the platform. This initiative rewards learning and commitment, helping users expand their financial knowledge while strengthening their connection to our ecosystem.
Staking Reward: Club members who use our staking feature (or staking services from third parties like LIDO, available through the platform) receive additional YNG rewards. This mechanism encourages Club participation and engagement with our ecosystem’s features without substantially increasing token circulation.
Card Cashback: Transactions made through the upcoming “Payment Account & Card” feature will earn users cashback in YNG. This reward structure is designed to maximise the benefits of everyday transactions and encourage the use of the payment account.
Exchange Cashback: Users will also receive cashback in YNG on trading fees, which is designed to boost trading activity and increase platform interaction.
Each of these reward structures is designed to make YNG a central and valuable asset within our ecosystem. They fairly reward users while encouraging them to explore and use the platform’s full suite of features.
YNG Treasury
The YNG Treasury is a fundamental pillar of the token’s economic model, designed to ensure stability and support long-term growth. It will accumulate some fees generated from YNG reward-based platform activities and funds raised in upcoming sales stages. These funds will be strategically allocated to activate the stabilisation mechanisms described below, ensuring sufficient liquidity to maintain balance in the token market.
Additionally, the treasury will serve as a reserve to fund YNGdevelopment, marketing, and promotionalinitiatives, supporting the expansion of the ecosystem. Prudent management of treasury funds will sustain a long-term, balanced model, encouraging organic community growth and reinforcing YNG as a valuable asset for users. We are committed to maximum transparency in treasury fund use, providing periodic updates to allow the community to monitor and assess treasury operations.
Stability mechanisms
The economic model for YNG includes various mechanisms designed to stabilise and sustain the token in the long term. Our strategy seeks to balance YNG demand and supply dynamically, ensuring price stability and fostering communityengagement. Here are the primary tools to achieve this balance:
1. Club entry token rebalancing: This will be the first mechanism activated, with a start date announced after consulting Club members. The mechanism periodically adjusts the number of YNG tokens required for Club access based on price fluctuations. If YNG’s price rises compared to the previous period, the token requirement will decrease by 50% of the price increase. Conversely, if the price decreases, more tokens will be required without an additional 50% on the rise.
Example: If YNG’s price rises by 10%, the token requirement drops by 5%. If the price falls by 10%, the token requirement increases by 10%. This adjustment will start from the current entry requirements, based on the original listing price of €0.24, balancing accessibility with user commitment while rewarding early adopters who join Clubs before new features arrive.
2. Add Liquidity: The Add Liquidity function ensures two conditions are met before adding EUR and YNG tokens to the liquidity pool:
Monthly Budget: Ensures sufficient monthly treasury or revenue funds are allocated to liquidity.
YNG Availability in Treasury: Confirms the treasury holds enough YNG for liquidity addition.
When both conditions are satisfied, liquidity is added to the pool, helping to stabilise or boost liquidity and mitigate significant price fluctuations for YNG.
3. Buyback: The Buyback function is also regulated by the monthly budget, allowing the platform to purchase YNG from the market using treasury EUR. This reduces YNG’s circulating supply and supports its price. A buyback occurs only when adequate funds in the treasury cover the transaction amount, ensuring controlled management of YNG supply and price stability over time.
The coordinated implementation of these mechanisms is designed to ensure stable YNG liquidity, promote organic community growth, and support the ecosystem’s evolution. Our model is built around Club membership growth, retention rates, and market dynamics, which we will continuously monitor. Adjustments to rewards and stabilisation mechanisms will be made to maintain economic stability.
Roadmap to the Decentralised Market
Before delving into our roadmap, let’s take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved since Young Platform’s founding in 2018. Over the years, we’ve built a robust ecosystem for YNG, navigating regulatory challenges, earning our community’s trust, and setting the stage for a sustainable decentralised market. Each phase has been part of a well-defined strategy designed to stabilise the token, drive platform growth, and deliver real value to our users.
Phase 1: YNG Airdrop
Completed in June 2022, this phase marked the beginning of Young Platform products and the buy-sell availability of YNG at a fixed price of €0.24. The goal was establishing a stable foundation for YNG, adhering to regulatory requirements and building a solid platform for subsequent developments.
Phase 2: Community Market Pair
Currently underway, this phase introduced a proprietary Automated Market Maker (AMM), enabling the community to participate directly in a controlled and stable market environment. This phase has absorbed initial token sales and monitored user behaviour, creating a foundation for sustainable market management.
Phase 3: Engage to earn and decentralised transition
Scheduled for early 2025, Phase 3 will bring YNG into the decentralised market. This transition will coincide with the launch of our new reward structure, designed to incentivise user engagement and deepen community interaction.
Preparations for Decentralised Launch
To support Phase 3, we’ve outlined a series of preparatory steps to guide YNG into the decentralised market between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025:
Pre-TGE Buyback: This phase involves purchasing YNG tokens “on the market” to rebalance existing liquidity pools. The aim is to establish a strong price foundation for YNG before the official decentralised market launch. To simplify communication, we’re referring to the end of this launch campaign as the TGE (Token Generation Event) within our operational plan.
Private Sale: Select YNG tokens will be offered to venture capitalists, attracting strategic investors to support the project’s growth. Funds will bolster the treasury, finance development initiatives, and support buyback programmes. Private Sale participants will receive tokens on a structured vesting schedule over four years.
Suspension of YNG Trading on Young Platform and IDO Preparation: Before the IDO, YNG on Young Platform trading will be temporarily paused to facilitate a smooth transition to the decentralised market. During this stage, the IDO reference price will also be established.
IDO Sale: A portion of YNG tokens will be distributed through an IDO platform to increase the project’s visibility in the retail decentralised market. Funds raised will support liquidity management, contributing to token stability.
TGE and Decentralised Market Launch: This final stage will involve creating liquidity pools for YNG using decentralised protocols. Existing centralised pools will be migrated, and liquidity will be enhanced with funds raised in prior stages to ensure a strong foundation at launch. This step will consolidate YNG’s presence in the market, encouraging sustainable growth and greater accessibility.
That’s all for now—stay tuned on our channels!
The services offered, and the YNG token are and will remain available in compliance with applicable regulations, particularly the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. We are committed to ensuring that every aspect of the project aligns with regulatory requirements, fostering a transparent and responsible approach towards our community and investors. Additionally, the company reserves the right to modify the services and YNG token features outlined in this document in response to regulatory developments and/or market conditions. Any updates will be communicated promptly to keep all users informed.
