MegaETH Mainnet Launches Today; MEGA Token Release Deferred

Published at 2026-02-09 10:15:21

The highly anticipated MegaETH mainnet is scheduled to go live today, marking an important step for the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem as developers and users gain access to faster, lower-cost transactions. Reports indicate the MEGA token will not be minted or distributed at launch; the project says token issuance is contingent on reaching a set of predefined milestones before distribution begins. That means network activity can start while token economics and distribution remain under lock until conditions are satisfied.

The delay matters because it tempers immediate speculative trading and gives teams time to finish audits, validator rollouts, liquidity arrangements and governance preparations without the pressure of a simultaneous token sale. Market participants should watch official MegaETH channels and exchange announcements for milestone updates and listing plans. The cautious approach may reduce short-term volatility and strengthen long-term confidence if the project meets its stated readiness criteria.

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