Kyo Finance officially announces the launch of Project NAGOYA, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of decentralized finance. After months of development, the platform — whose foundations were laid in Kyoto — now presents a newly rebuilt DEX experience designed to offer vertical integration between solvers and frontend. The stated goal is to demonstrate that DeFi can truly be intuitive, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
Additionally, as announced, Kyo Finance has confirmed that the $KYO token will be listed on KuCoin, Gate.io, and HTX, marking a crucial strategic step for the growth of the ecosystem and the future expansion of the global community.
From the Foundation in Kyoto to the Launch of NAGOYA
The journey of Kyo Finance began long ago. After redefining the decentralized exchange experience, the team worked to concentrate the value accumulated by the protocol into the new $KYO token, progressively transferring control to its community.
NAGOYA, also known as Chūkyō or “Central Capital,” precisely represents this phase of transition and collective empowerment.
Details on the $KYO Token Launch
TGE: dates, networks, and expansion plans
The Token Generation Event (TGE) for $KYO is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 09:00 UTC. The token will be launched simultaneously on Ethereum (L1) and Soneium (L2), thus ensuring maximum accessibility and liquidity depth from day one. The token symbol will be $KYO and it will leverage LayerZero OFT technology for enhanced interoperability.
The expansion plan includes accelerated support for the Superchain ecosystem immediately after launch, with a particular focus on the integration of Lisk and other key chains. The goal is to make $KYO the true liquidity layer of the entire ecosystem.
Kyo Credit and Snapshot for the Airdrop
Season 2 of Kyo Credit will conclude exactly 12 hours before the TGE, with a snapshot scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 21:00 UTC. Until then, all eligible on-chain activities will continue to accumulate credits, which will determine the allocation of the airdrop.
Airdrop Distribution: Governance and Immediate Rewards
Genesis Airdrop on Soneium
To reward early supporters, Kyo Finance will conduct the Genesis Airdrop on the Soneium chain. The tokens will be distributed as veKYO (Vote-Escrowed KYO), a choice that reflects the desire to prioritize governance and active participation over mere speculation.
Those who receive veKYO will immediately gain voting power and rights to rewards, instantly entering the protocol’s value cycle. The window to claim the tokens will open in conjunction with the TGE and will remain active for 30 days. To redeem the tokens, it will be necessary to accept the terms of the airdrop; unclaimed tokens will be reassigned to future community programs.
Liquidity Migration and Protocol Update
New Governance Architecture
With the arrival of NAGOYA, Kyo Finance introduces a new governance architecture that requires a migration of liquidity from the old pools to structures compatible with the new system.
A new user interface will facilitate the transfer of assets, while the old pools will be progressively phased out and will no longer receive incentives. Users are encouraged to migrate their positions as soon as the feature becomes available, to avoid missing out on rewards.
Governance and Bootstrapping Phase
A Strategic Period of Stabilization
At the time of launch, the full on-chain governance system (Gauge Voting) will not yet be active. Instead, a Genesis Bootstrapping Phase will commence, crucial for completing the liquidity migration, stabilizing the protocol, and coordinating with launch partners, including the LayerZero team.
This phase will also serve to test the cross-chain infrastructure before activating all governance functionalities.
Enhanced Rewards for veKYO Holders
During the bootstrapping phase, veKYO holders will still begin to receive rewards. Kyo Finance will redistribute protocol revenues directly to veKYO holders, supplementing them with additional incentives from the ecosystem fund. The integration with
Merkl will enable an efficient distribution of these rewards, ensuring productivity and value from day one.
The Innovations of NAGOYA: A New veDEX Model
Unprecedented Liquidity and Flexibility
With the full activation of governance, Kyo Finance will introduce radical innovations in the veDEX model. The new veKYO will be fungible, overcoming the limitations of illiquid NFTs in traditional systems. Users will be able to manage and liquidate their positions with greater ease.
Real-Time Voting and Smart Vote
Another innovation will be real-time voting: no more rigid epochs, but the ability to instantly modify preferences to seize the best yield and incentive opportunities. The Smart Vote feature will automatically analyze the market and optimize voting power, maximizing returns with a single click.
Towards the Future: The TOKYO Vision
The Goal of a Universal Liquidity Engine
The launch of NAGOYA represents just a step in a broader journey. The Kyo Finance team is already working on the TOKYO Release, a true Universal Liquidity Engine that will connect every trading pair across all Superchains.
As demonstrated in the Cross-Chain Swap preview, the infrastructure aims to unite decentralized markets into one large liquid ecosystem.
A Community at the Heart of the DeFi Revolution
Kyo Finance acknowledges the fundamental role of its community, publicly thanking those who have contributed, tested, and supported the protocol from the beginning. The schedule for the coming weeks will be filled with announcements and updates, inviting all users to prepare for the entry into NAGOYA.
Project NAGOYA is thus poised to redefine DeFi standards, focusing on accessibility, participatory governance, and technological innovation. All eyes are on December 2025, when the new era of Kyo Finance will officially commence.
Source: https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/12/09/kyo-finance-tge-of-the-kyo-token-expected-tomorrow-december-10th-900-utc/
