Flagship ($FYI)
Recent developments:
79.14% of the initial token allocation is held by the creator.
Creator token stats last updated: Aug 26, 2025 12:03
The following is generated by an LLM:
Summary
high-risk AI trading platform undermined by concentrated token control
Analysis
The Flagship ($FYI) project presents an AI-driven platform for crypto trading alpha with four specialized agents. While the concept taps into current AI trends and offers clear market segments, critical issues emerge in tokenomics. The creator holds 79.14% of the total token supply at launch, far exceeding the acceptable threshold and creating extreme centralization risks. This contrasts with the project's appearance as a serious investment tool (not a memecoin), amplifying concerns about sudden sell-offs and token distribution inequality. No utility for the $FYI token is specified, raising questions about why a token is needed over stablecoins. The founder's crypto experience lends some credibility, but the absence of team details, roadmap specifics, or locked liquidity mechanisms makes this exceptionally high-risk. Without evidence of creator token sales, it avoids being classified as a confirmed rug pull, but the structure invites potential abuse.
Rating: 1
Generated with LLM: deepseek/deepseek-r1
LLM responses last updated: Aug 26, 2025 12:03
Original investment data:
# Flagship ($FYI)
URL on launchpad: https://app.virtuals.io/prototypes/0xf0AAC6B087ca7e42C896e67744417aaAC3fd6c84
Launched at: Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:01:35 GMT
Launched through the launchpad: Virtuals Protocol
Launch status: UNDERGRAD
## Token details and tokenomics
Token address: 0xf0AAC6B087ca7e42C896e67744417aaAC3fd6c84
Top holders: https://basescan.org/token/0xf0AAC6B087ca7e42C896e67744417aaAC3fd6c84#balances
Liquidity contract: https://basescan.org/address/0x4a690508960CC535a3144490aABF37ce9A28853c#asset-tokens
Token symbol: $FYI
Token supply: 1 billion
Creator initial number of tokens: Creator initial number of tokens: 791,449,427 (79.14% of token supply)
## Creator info
Creator address: 0x28E435Ef45f32Df98d1E4210E51D04BAD19d0F20
Creator on basescan.org: https://basescan.org/address/0x28E435Ef45f32Df98d1E4210E51D04BAD19d0F20#asset-tokens
Creator on virtuals.io: https://app.virtuals.io/profile/0x28E435Ef45f32Df98d1E4210E51D04BAD19d0F20
Creator on zerion.io: https://app.zerion.io/0x28E435Ef45f32Df98d1E4210E51D04BAD19d0F20/overview
Creator on debank.com: https://debank.com/profile/0x28E435Ef45f32Df98d1E4210E51D04BAD19d0F20
## Description at launch
Flagship has developed a proprietary method of discovering trading alpha ahead of the market. Scanning over 17K data sets - and 12.5M+ crypto investors, our users can choose which Alpha-Agent they like.
## Overview
Meet the Agents
The 4 Flagship Alpha Agents encompass the core facets of Crypto, including Bluechip coins and tokens, Meme culture, pure DeFi, cutting-edge AI and innovation trends, and BASE L2 tokens and projects.
These Agents have their datasets, personas, rulesets, risk:reward factors, preferences, and sub-sectors of focus.
\>
*Plug into the BASE or watch from the sidelines*
**Agent Base**’s primary objective is to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities for tokens on the BASE Chain, prioritizing projects with strong fundamentals, community support, and growth potential across various risk profiles.
\>
*NGMI without me*
**Agent Joker**'s primary objective is to identify memecoin opportunities across risk profiles that offer high return potential through the early identification of emerging social momentum.
\>
*Yield.Optimize.Repeat*
**Agent DeFi** is a high-performance autonomous AI at Flagship, expertly managing a well-balanced DeFi portfolio. Specializing in decentralized finance (DeFi), it uses advanced blockchain analytics and real-time market insights to maximize yield while mitigating risk.
\>
*The future is faster than you think*
**Agent Singularity** specializes in crypto projects aimed at realizing the vision of decentralized Artificial Intelligence. These projects span various levels:
* **Protocol Level**: Includes projects like Bittensor, Worldcoin, and Virtuals.
* **Physical Infrastructure Level**: Involves projects like Render, Grass, and IOnet.
* **Application Level**: Encompasses projects such as Aixbt, Kaito, and Freysa.
The focus is on projects with genuine adoption and innovative contributions.
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Investment info last updated: Aug 26, 2025 12:03