The Root Network
ROOT
Evaluation Score
Overall rating on a scale of 0-10
Dimension Breakdown
AI Analysis
Comprehensive evaluation of the token
The Root Network (ROOT) is a metaverse-focused Substrate Layer-1 blockchain developed by Futureverse, utilizing a dual-token economy with ROOT for staking/governance and XRP for gas fees. While the project exhibits ongoing infrastructure maintenance and active commercial integrations like PFL Rewards, it faces severe fundamental challenges. Market traction and community participation are critically weak, characterized by micro-cap market valuation (under $500K), negligible daily trading volume, and absent governance engagement. Tokenomics present severe dilution overhang, with approximately 8.65% to 25% of the 12 billion maximum supply circulating, alongside substantial insider/foundation concentration. In terms of security, CertiK reports no completed audits by CertiK or third parties, poor code security scores (45%), and an unverified team, though no security exploits, delistings, or regulatory actions were identified. With all six sections evaluated without data gaps, the final weighted score is 4.10.
Development Activity
Code updates and developer engagement
Community Support
Social media presence and community engagement
Tokenomics
Supply, distribution, and utility
Market & Use Case
Value proposition and competitive landscape
Team & Governance
Team background and project governance
Security & Audits
Security history and audit status
About The Root Network (ROOT)
The Root Network (ROOT) is a metaverse-focused Layer-1 blockchain built on the Substrate framework and developed by Futureverse. The network operates a multi-token economy governed by a Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS) consensus mechanism. Within this system, ROOT serves as the primary asset for validator staking and network governance, while XRP is utilized to settle transaction gas fees. The blockchain is designed to support digital asset infrastructure and asset interoperability, powering commercial integrations such as the PFL Rewards platform.
Governance on The Root Network allows token holders to vote on network upgrades and chain onboarding, supported by a 5% DAO treasury allocation. ROOT has a hard-capped maximum supply of 12,000,000,000 tokens distributed across categories including Community Rewards, Land Mechanics, an Ecosystem Development Fund, and a Block Reward Bootstrap. High concentration exists within foundation- and insider-controlled allocations, and only a small fraction of the total token supply is currently in circulation.
While The Root Network has no recorded history of smart contract exploits, security breaches, or regulatory sanctions, security assessments highlight the absence of completed third-party or CertiK code audits and an unverified development team. In addition, the project faces risks associated with micro-cap market valuation, minimal daily trading volume, low community governance participation, and supply overhang from multi-year token unlock schedules.