What this page covers
This page answers the questions we get most often about EDMA, the $EDM token, the active presale, and the path to mainnet and exchange listing. Questions are organized into four thematic sections: About EDMA (what the protocol is and what it does), The $EDM Token (supply, burn, vesting, multi-token suite), Buying, Holding, and Security (presale mechanics, wallet integration, scam avoidance), and Trading and Listing (exchange path, liquidity, post-listing dynamics).
If your question is not answered here, the documentation site at docs.edma.app covers protocol mechanics in deeper technical detail. For specific account or transaction questions, contact support through the official Discord, Telegram, or email channels listed in the footer.
ABOUT EDMA
High-level questions about what EDMA is, what problem it solves, and the team building it. Start here if you are new to the project.
Q1
What is EDMA?
EDMA is a real-world asset settlement protocol built on an Ethereum Layer 2 rollup, designed to settle global trade and ESG/energy markets on cryptographic proof rather than counterparty trust. The protocol settles every transaction on evidence — verified energy generation, attested trade milestones, verified carbon retirement — that has passed through a Proof-of-Verification (PoV) Gate. For the full architecture see the platform overview.
Q2
What problem does EDMA solve?
Two pain points: in global trade, Letters of Credit are slow, expensive, and require trust in intermediary banks; in ESG and carbon markets, claims are self-reported and hard to verify, leading to double-counting and greenwashing. EDMA solves both with a single rail that admits only PoV-verified events into settlement and emits an audit-grade receipt at every transaction. See ESG flows and settlement overview.
Q3
How is EDMA different from other RWA protocols?
Most RWA protocols tokenize existing assets and rely on off-chain counterparties to settle them. EDMA is different in three ways: (1) Proof-of-Verification (PoV) is a consensus mechanism that admits only verified events into chain state, (2) the protocol is purpose-built for trade and ESG/energy settlement rather than retrofitting generic DeFi, (3) parent group operations supply real verified flows that bootstrap the network rather than waiting for organic adoption. For competitive context see the opportunity.
Q4
Who is building EDMA?
EDMA is built by an in-house team of AI and blockchain developers, plus an extended bench of vetted engineers brought in via PrimeHire. The team operates the parent group's $80M trade business as a built-in source of real verified flows for the protocol. See about for team details.
Q5
What stage is the project at?
Presale is active with approximately $4.1M raised from 15,800+ holders. The protocol smart contracts have been audited by Cyberscope and Coinsult; a third independent audit by Certik is queued for the refactored deployment. Mainnet launch and the first three protocol marketplaces (Global Trade Settlement, ESG/Energy/Carbon, PoV-gated Launchpad) are tracked on the roadmap.
For deeper context on any of the above, follow the linked pages. The full documentation site at docs.edma.app covers protocol mechanics in technical depth.
About the $EDM token
Six questions covering the $EDM token mechanics: what it does in the protocol, the 50 percent burn mechanism that drives supply reduction, the broader multi-token suite ($ETT, $CLE, $EDSD) that EDMA uses for different roles, the vesting schedule for presale buyers, the four-tier staking system, and the full allocation breakdown.
THE $EDM TOKEN
Questions about $EDM mechanics: how the supply works, what it pays for, the burn mechanism, the multi-token suite, and the vesting schedule.
Q6
What is $EDM and what does it do?
$EDM is the utility and governance token of the EDMA protocol. It pays protocol fees on every settled transaction, stakes sequencers, weights governance votes, and accumulates from the burn mechanism. Total supply is fixed at 500M with a 100M burn floor; 50 percent of every protocol fee is burned permanently. See the $EDM page for full mechanics.
Q7
How does the burn mechanism work?
Every protocol fee splits 50/50: half burns permanently in $EDM, half routes to the TreasurySplitter and divides across five buckets (Attestors, Network ops, Builders, Ecosystem, Stakers). The burn is enforced at the contract level for every transaction class — trade settlement, certificate trades, governance, bridging — at the same 50 percent ratio. Total supply asymptotes toward 100M as protocol volume grows. See Split mechanics.
Q8
What other tokens does EDMA have?
Three more tokens make up the suite: $ETT (Energy Tracking Token, minted 1:1 per 10 kWh of verified renewable generation, non-transferable, the canonical proof record), $CLE (Clean Energy Token, minted at 1 MWh thresholds, retail-tier reward token with a $5 governance anchor), and $EDSD (USD-pegged settlement stablecoin used as the default settlement currency on the protocol). See $ETT, $CLE, and $EDSD.
Q9
What is the vesting schedule for presale buyers?
Presale participants receive 100 percent of purchased $EDM allocated at the moment of purchase, subject to a 12-month lock from Token Generation Event (TGE) followed by 20 percent unlock every 3 months across five quarterly tranches. Total time from TGE to fully unlocked: 27 months. See the vesting page to track your personal schedule and claim unlocked tokens.
Q10
Can I stake $EDM to earn yield?
Yes, after vesting unlock. The platform offers four staking tiers matched to lock duration: 3 months (approximately 2 percent $EDM yield), 6 months (approximately 5 percent), 12 months (approximately 10 percent plus $CLE rewards), 24 months (approximately 15 percent plus larger $CLE rewards plus eligibility for a $CLE airdrop). See staking for the full tier breakdown. For protocol-level vote-escrowed staking (veEDM) governing the protocol, see Staking (DeFi).
Q11
How is the total supply allocated?
500M total $EDM divides across seven categories: Presale 220M (44 percent), Liquidity 80M (16 percent), Staking Rewards 80M (16 percent), Treasury 80M (16 percent), Marketing 25M (5 percent), Team 10M (2 percent), Giveaway 5M (1 percent). Each category has its own hardcoded vesting schedule. See tokenomics for full allocation mechanics.
All vesting schedules are hardcoded into the vesting smart contract at deployment. Token amounts, allocations, and unlock dates cannot be changed after contract deployment.
About buying, holding, and security
Six questions covering practical aspects of participating in the presale: the buying flow, current and historical pricing, the canonical contract address for MetaMask import, the recent contract refactor and how it preserved all existing allocations, scam avoidance guidance, and the audit history. The single most important security rule: only use the official portal at purchase.edma.app and never connect your wallet to unfamiliar sites.
BUYING, HOLDING, AND SECURITY
Practical questions about purchasing $EDM during the active presale, importing the token into your wallet, securing your holdings, and avoiding scams.
Q12
How do I buy $EDM in the presale?
Visit purchase.edma.app, connect your wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase Wallet), switch to Ethereum mainnet, choose ETH or USDT, enter your purchase amount, and approve the transaction. Six steps total, typically under 5 minutes. Full walkthrough at How to Buy.
Q13
What is the current presale price?
The public presale price is approximately $0.216 per $EDM at the time of writing. The final pre-listing tranche prices at $0.30. Exchange listing price will be $1.00. Prices advance through pricing tranches as the presale fills; the price you pay is the price displayed on the portal at the moment of transaction confirmation. See the price ladder.
Q14
Where can I import the contract address into MetaMask?
The canonical $EDM contract on Ethereum mainnet is 0xF6fb036CA17CEeb345Fe39dFb132d1D80aB45029. Token name: Edma (EDM). Symbol: EDM. Decimals: 18. Full import walkthrough at Import to MetaMask. Copy the contract address from there or from Etherscan directly; never type it from memory.
Q15
Was there a token contract migration?
Yes. The original contract launched in February 2025 alongside the presale. The contract went through a coordinated refactor in Q1 2026 to align with the broader EDMA protocol architecture. All presale allocations from the original deployment were preserved automatically on the refactored contract with original vesting schedules intact. No manual action is required by participants. See Token Migration.
Q16
How do I avoid scams?
Only use the official purchase portal at purchase.edma.app. Treat any other website, link, social media DM, or community offer of "early access" or "discounts" as a scam — regardless of how official it looks. Never connect your wallet to unknown sites; never sign transactions from unfamiliar sources; never share your seed phrase or private keys with anyone, including support staff. Cross-verify the contract address against this site and Etherscan before importing.
Q17
What audits has the protocol passed?
The contracts have been audited by Cyberscope and Coinsult with all reported findings addressed. A third independent audit by Certik is queued for the refactored deployment. Audit reports are available through the documentation site. The contract is verified on Etherscan; the bytecode matches the published source.
Security is your responsibility. The protocol provides the architecture; protecting your wallet, seed phrase, and access keys is up to you. EDMA support staff will never ask for your seed phrase or private keys.
About trading and listing
Five questions covering what happens after the presale closes: exchange listing path, listing price, liquidity provisioning, trading restrictions during the vesting lock period, and what to do if you lose wallet access. Note that $EDM is non-transferable during the 12-month lock period for presale buyers; trading begins only after quarterly unlocks become claimable.
TRADING AND LISTING
Questions about exchange listing, liquidity provisioning at launch, and how to trade $EDM on secondary markets after the presale closes.
Q18
When will $EDM list on exchanges?
Exchange listing is aligned with the mainnet launch and is tracked on the roadmap. Specific listing dates and exchange partners are announced as agreements are finalized; subscribe to updates through the official channels (X, Telegram, Discord) for current information. The first listings will be DEX-based with $18M of locked liquidity provisioned at launch; CEX listings follow as integration partnerships clear their internal review.
Q19
What is the listing price?
The exchange listing price for $EDM is $1.00. After listing, the open market determines price; the $1.00 listing price is the initial DEX pool price at which secondary trading begins. Presale buyers who entered at lower stages capture the spread between their entry price and the listing price, subject to vesting (which restricts transferability during the 12-month lock period).
Q20
How is liquidity provisioned at launch?
80M $EDM (16 percent of total supply) is allocated to the Liquidity bucket. Half (40M) unlocks at TGE for immediate DEX liquidity provisioning at the $1.00 listing price, paired with $EDSD or another stablecoin. The remaining 40M is locked for 6 months from TGE and then vests monthly to maintain ongoing liquidity depth. The TGE liquidity portion is locked in the DEX pool to prevent immediate withdrawal and support price discovery.
Q21
Can I trade $EDM before listing?
No. Presale $EDM is locked under the vesting schedule (12-month lock from TGE followed by 20 percent quarterly unlocks). During the lock period, tokens are recorded against your wallet address but cannot be transferred or sold. Once tokens unlock through the vesting schedule and you claim them to your wallet, they become transferable and tradeable on whichever exchanges and DEX pools $EDM is listed on at that time.
Q22
What happens if I lose my wallet access?
Your $EDM is allocated to your wallet address on-chain. If you lose access to that wallet (lost seed phrase, hardware wallet failure), you cannot recover the tokens — they remain locked at that address forever. This is the same risk as any other ERC-20 token. Protect your seed phrase with multiple secure backups; consider a hardware wallet for significant holdings. EDMA cannot recover lost wallets or reassign allocations to a different address.
For ongoing updates on listings, exchange partnerships, and the secondary market, follow the official EDMA channels (X, Telegram, Discord). Information posted in unofficial channels should be cross-verified against the official sources before acting on it.
Continue exploring
For the active presale, see How to Buy and Import to MetaMask. For token mechanics, see $EDM and Tokenomics. For protocol architecture, see Settlement overview. For investment disclaimer and risk factors, see Investment Disclaimer. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the project on X, Telegram, and Discord.
