Lagrange Labs Unveils LA Token Airdrop to Power Zero-Knowledge Proof Network
Lagrange Labs, a cryptography startup pioneering zero-knowledge (ZK) proof infrastructure, has unveiled its plans for the LA token—an essential utility asset within the newly established Lagrange ecosystem. The announcement follows the creation of the Lagrange Foundation, an independent organization tasked with guiding the project's growth and decentralization.
At the heart of Lagrange Labs' innovation is the Lagrange Prover Network, a decentralized system that leverages EigenLayer’s restaking protocol to facilitate high-performance ZK proof generation. The LA token will serve several functions in the ecosystem: enabling users to pay for proof generation, staking to support network security and incentives, and subsidizing the operations of prover subnetworks that verify the validity of ZK proofs.
The initial airdrop registration for the LA token will take place from May 28 to June 2, with eligibility linked to participation in "Turing Roulette," an interactive AI-versus-human game. To claim tokens, participants must also complete a proof of uniqueness and proof of humanity verification process—highlighting the platform’s commitment to identity assurance and fairness.
According to Lagrange Labs, the LA tokenomics are designed to align closely with network activity. “Proof demand equals token demand,” the team explained. As proofs are generated across applications—from ZK rollups to verifiable AI models—value is cycled through the network. Payments made in ETH, USDC, or LA partially flow back to provers, creating a work-based reward model.
The LA token will have a fixed annual emission rate of 4%, distributed based on the amount of LA staked or delegated to prover subnetworks. Token holders can help direct network incentives by choosing where to allocate their stake, aligning prover incentives with demand for computing resources.
In terms of supply, the LA token will have a total cap of 1 billion tokens, distributed as follows:
- 34.8% for community and ecosystem engagement,
- 25.4% for early contributors,
- 18.5% for investors,
- 11.3% for the Lagrange Foundation, and
- 10% earmarked for the initial airdrop.
All tokens allocated to early contributors and investors will be subject to a 12-month lock-up period, with gradual unlocking over two subsequent years. Notably, passive holders of LA tokens will not receive emissions or fees, emphasizing active participation.
Lagrange Labs is positioning itself as a leading player in the ZK space. “Lagrange is the largest ZK company by proof generation partnerships and ecosystem reach, and the LA token is at the core of it all,” said Co-Founder and CEO Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh. He highlighted growing interest in DeepProve, the company’s ZKML library for verifiable AI inference, as a key driver of future adoption across industries.
Backed by a total of $17 million in funding, including a $13.2 million seed round led by Founders Fund in May 2024, Lagrange Labs is well-capitalized as it embarks on this next phase of growth.