Illumination ($ILLU)
Recent developments:
26.63% of the initial token allocation is held by the creator.
Creator token stats last updated: Aug 25, 2025 14:58
The following is generated by an LLM:
Summary
AI crypto intelligence agent for predictive market insights
Analysis
The project offers an AI-powered crypto intelligence agent that scans on-chain data, social media, and documents to provide actionable insights for traders and investors. This addresses a genuine problem in the fast-moving crypto market. The creator holds 26.63% of the token supply, which is within a reasonable range to ensure commitment without excessive centralization. The project has a detailed roadmap and plans for token utility (premium access, governance) that align with the platform's growth. However, serious concerns exist: no information is provided about the team behind the project, the initial holder count is extremely low (4 holders), and there are no details on token vesting or locking of the creator's allocation. Without this transparency and evidence of locked liquidity, investors face significant risks, including potential rug pulls. Additionally, the project lacks any mention of security audits.
Rating: 4
Generated with LLM: deepseek/deepseek-r1
LLM responses last updated: Aug 25, 2025 14:59
Original investment data:
# Illumination ($ILLU)
URL on launchpad: https://app.virtuals.io/prototypes/0x595EF32a6F749b58FF65f8ef5ce0D27613f504B2
Launched at: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:55:55 GMT
Launched through the launchpad: Virtuals Protocol
Launch status: UNDERGRAD
## Token details and tokenomics
Token address: 0x595EF32a6F749b58FF65f8ef5ce0D27613f504B2
Top holders: https://basescan.org/token/0x595EF32a6F749b58FF65f8ef5ce0D27613f504B2#balances
Liquidity contract: https://basescan.org/address/0xdC65d5ebd0546C48F71f5C7667f22215c62154aF#asset-tokens
Token symbol: $ILLU
Token supply: 1 billion
Creator initial number of tokens: Creator initial number of tokens: 266,324,285 (26.63% of token supply)
## Creator info
Creator address: 0x1300177585f424d4e2Ec95310F8f61BF2E211401
Creator on basescan.org: https://basescan.org/address/0x1300177585f424d4e2Ec95310F8f61BF2E211401#asset-tokens
Creator on virtuals.io: https://app.virtuals.io/profile/0x1300177585f424d4e2Ec95310F8f61BF2E211401
Creator on zerion.io: https://app.zerion.io/0x1300177585f424d4e2Ec95310F8f61BF2E211401/overview
Creator on debank.com: https://debank.com/profile/0x1300177585f424d4e2Ec95310F8f61BF2E211401
## Description at launch
Illumination is your AI-powered crypto intelligence agent designed to discover, organize, and deliver actionable insights across the blockchain ecosystem.
It hunts alpha across chains, detects narratives before they trend by continuously analyzing on-chain data
## Overview
## 1. What is Illumination?
Illumination is an AI-powered crypto intelligence agent powered by Virtuals stacks designed to discover, organize, and deliver actionable insights across the blockchain ecosystem.
It continuously analyzes on-chain data, social narratives, and hidden knowledge sources to help traders, investors, and builders stay ahead of the market.
In a landscape where narratives shift within hours, Illumination enables its users to **see before the crowd**.
## 2. The Problem
The crypto market evolves at an unprecedented speed:
* New tokens and protocols launch daily
* Narratives form and disappear in hours
* Liquidity rotates between chains instantly
* Alpha is fragmented across countless platforms
Accessing reliable and early intelligence is nearly impossible without automation and AI.
Illumination solves this by providing a **dedicated crypto knowledge layer**.
## 3. What Illumination Does
Illumination operates as an **AI knowledge oracle**, combining three key capabilities:
### A. On-Chain Intelligence
Illumination scans multiple blockchains to track:
* Whale wallet rotations and capital flows
* Validator staking and delegation patterns
* Liquidity migrations across DEXs and CEXs
### B. Narrative Detection
Illumination monitors social platforms such as Twitter, Farcaster, Telegram, and Discord to:
* Detect emerging narratives before they gain traction
* Measure sentiment across crypto communities
* Identify coordinated market moves driven by KOLs
### C. Knowledge Synthesis
Illumination aggregates tokenomics reports, decks, GitBooks, and research papers, then:
* Summarizes complex information into clear insights
* Highlights key alpha signals from scattered sources
* Produces **actionable reports** on-demand
## 4. Core Features
* **Narrative Engine:** Predicts early crypto trends before they become mainstream
* **On-Chain Scanner**: Real-time monitoring of whales, validators, LP flows, and staking activity
* **Knowledge Vault**: Centralized repository of tokenomics, decks, and alpha research
* **Autonomous Insights**: AI-generated alerts and reports based on key market signals
* **Multi-Chain Coverage**: Full support for leading ecosystems with continuous expansion
## 5. The $ILLU Token
At the heart of Illumination lies **$ILLU**, the native utility and governance token powering the ecosystem.
### **A. Utility**
$ILLU unlocks access to premium AI-driven insights, exclusive reports, and early trend detection features. Holders benefit from:
* **Priority Access** to high-value intelligence
* **Customizable AI Alerts** for token launches, whale moves, and narratives
* **Discounted Fees** on advanced analytics tools
### **B. Governance**
$ILLU transforms Illumination into a community-driven platform. Holders can:
* Vote on **new features**, **supported chains**, and **data integrations**
* Influence **AI training priorities** and intelligence models
* Participate in **DAO-driven strategic decisions**
### **C. Value Alignment**
The token is designed to **scale with ecosystem usage**:
* As more users leverage Illumination, **demand for $ILLU increases**
* Premium AI models and datasets are accessible only via $ILLU staking
* Strategic partnerships with chains, validators, and protocols further drive adoption
## 6. Why It Matters
In crypto, **information asymmetry** defines the difference between early winners and late followers.
Illumination provides its users with a **strategic edge** by detecting emerging trends, tracking hidden movements, and consolidating intelligence into clear, actionable knowledge.
By combining **on-chain analytics**, **social sentiment analysis**, and **AI-driven synthesis**, Illumination becomes the **ultimate crypto-native knowledge layer,** powered by **$ILLU**.
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