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Zama Raises $121 Million in Public Token Sale

BY Joshua Trelawen·2 MIN READ·JANUARY 26, 2026

Zama’s public token sale, concluded on January 24, 2026, raised $121.25 million from 7,651 investors using a unique auction method, with tokens available on February 2.

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Key Points:
  • Zama’s public token sale closes with $121 million raised.
  • 7,651 investors participated in the FHE auction.
  • ZAMA tokens claimable on February 2, 2026.

The successful sale highlights potential confidence in Zama’s encryption technology, boosting interest in blockchain privacy. Market reactions remain uncertain with no immediate changes in major cryptocurrencies like ETH or BTC.

Zama’s public token sale has successfully concluded, raising $121.25 million from 7,651 investors. The event, held from January 21 to 24, 2026, utilized their Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) for secure sealed-bid pricing.

Participants submitted a total of 17,446 bids using verified EVM-compatible wallets. Tokens are set to become available on February 2, 2026. This sale marks a significant milestone for Zama’s blockchain privacy project.

The financial haul by Zama indicates substantial interest in their technology. The auction’s encrypted nature ensured bid privacy on-chain, promising confidence in blockchain transactions. Investors used USDT at a single clearing price to partake in the auction.

The impact on the crypto market is primarily centered on ZAMA tokens. There are currently no visible consequences for other cryptocurrencies like ETH or BTC as per primary reports.

While the auction concludes, its effects on Zama’s future remain constrained to settlement phase operations. Investors eagerly anticipate the claim process starting February 2, with industry focus on the FHE privacy applications.

The auction’s success may drive enhanced blockchain privacy standards leveraging FHE technology. As a pioneering approach for private on-chain transactions, Zama’s project could influence future cryptographic advancements in the industry.

There are currently no available quotes from Zama’s leadership or any prominent figures in the cryptocurrency community regarding the auction outcome or its implications on the market or technology.
Disclaimer:

The content on The CCPress is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry inherent risks. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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