<p>The Animoca Brands-backed chess game, Anichess, confirmed the launch details for the $CHECK token, which will serve as the native token of its Checkmate ecosystem. The $CHECK token went live on Base on November 13 at midnight UTC, with distribution continuing in multiple phases throughout the month.</p><p>The $CHECK token plays a vital role in <a href="https://funjible.games/games/anichess">Anichess</a>, as it's used across the game’s competitive features, including content seasons, Gambit Mode, reward systems, and competitions. In addition to Animoca, Anichess is also partnered with&nbsp;<a href="http://chess.com/">Chess.com</a>, and the game already has over 340,000 players and 100 million minutes of gameplay since early access, alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/chess-lovers-get-excited-anichess-is-magnus-carlsen-approved">Magnus Carlsen’s approval</a>.</p><div class="raw-html-embed">
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            Built by mates. Soon powered by <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24CHECK&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$CHECK</a>.
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</div><h2>When does $CHECK launch?</h2><p>The $CHECK token launched on November 13, 2025, at midnight UTC on the Base network. The initial distribution at 12am will be through Aerodrome Finance, so early voters and liquidity providers will set the opening price.</p><p>Following the midnight release, Kaito Capital Launchpad participants received their $CHESS allocation at 4am, November 13. This phase also opened community claims on Abstract Chain for Season 1-4 players, Ethernals NFT holders, puzzle participants, top scorers, MocaDrop users, and Lympo OGs.</p><p>Besides the above, here’s $CHECK’s launch schedule:</p><ul><li>November 14: Mon Protocol Launchpool begins on Base.</li><li>November 17: onwards: Select centralized exchange listings go live.</li><li>November 25: Nansen airdrop distribution on Base.</li><li>December 1: First Kaito yapper release on Base.</li></ul><h2>What is the $CHECK token used for in Anichess?</h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:60.93%;"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/check_token_anichess_2_8e90ee39ba.jpg" alt="Check token Anichess screenshot" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/check_token_anichess_2_8e90ee39ba.jpg 226w, https://assets.funjible.games/check_token_anichess_2_8e90ee39ba.jpg 500w" sizes="100vw"></figure><p>$CHECK token in Anichess functions as both a competitive currency and progression system within the Checkmate Ecosystem,&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.anichess.com/anichess/usdcheck-the-strategy-token">according to Anichess’ official token strategy documents</a>.</p><p>Here’s everything you can do with the $CHECK token in Anichess:</p><ul><li>Players can spend $CHECK to enter ranked tournaments and skill-based events, which can also feature $CHECK prize pools.</li><li>Users can stake $CHECK for Mate Points (M8), which are non-transferable in-game credits that unlock exclusive cosmetic items, higher reward multipliers, and progression bonuses in Anichess.</li><li>Creators can use $CHECK to release AI-generated content and community projects. The platform's users then vote on the submissions, and the best performers receive token rewards.</li><li>$CHECK can be used to unlock collectibles and NFT assets related to in-game or special events.</li><li>$CHECK owners can vote in Checkmate Improvement Proposals (CIPs). As a community member, you’ll get a chance to participate in important proposals regarding the ecosystem’s partnerships, funding decisions, and priorities.</li></ul><h2>$CHECK tokenomics breakdown</h2><p>$CHECK has a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens with no future minting. All the following data can be verified through <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/checkmate/">CHECK's CoinMarketCap page</a>.</p><ul><li>Player Rewards - 39.38 percent<ul><li>5% unlocks at launch, with the remaining tokens vesting over 36 months.</li></ul></li><li>Ecosystem and Treasury - 20 percent<ul><li>0.5% unlocks at launch, followed by equal monthly vesting over 39 months.</li></ul></li><li>Investors - 13.62 percent<ul><li>No tokens at launch, with a 6-month cliff before vesting begins across 18 months.</li></ul></li><li>Team - 10 percent<ul><li>No tokens at launch, with a 12-month cliff and 40-month vesting schedule.</li></ul></li><li>Liquidity - 7 percent<ul><li>Fully unlocked at launch.</li></ul></li><li>Operational Expenses<ul><li>4 percent - 2% unlocks at launch, with 10-month vesting for the remainder.</li></ul></li><li>Advisors - 4 percent<ul><li>No tokens at launch, with a 4-month cliff and 16-month vesting period.</li></ul></li><li>Kaito Launchpad<ul><li>2 percent - Fully unlocked at launch, with a 7-day refund guarantee for participants.</li></ul></li></ul><h2>What is the Checkmate Ecosystem?</h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:64.36%;"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/check_token_anichess_3_151df2aa45.jpg" alt="Check token Anichess screenshot" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/check_token_anichess_3_151df2aa45.jpg 226w, https://assets.funjible.games/check_token_anichess_3_151df2aa45.jpg 500w" sizes="100vw"></figure><p>The Checkmate Ecosystem connects multiple games and applications through the $CHECK token. Anichess is the first live game in the ecosystem.</p><p>Here's what the ecosystem includes:</p><ul><li>Anichess: The main chess game with spell-based mechanics.</li><li>King's Gambit: A chess-inspired roguelike survival game, which is in development.</li><li>VibeCheck: AI-powered creation tools where users build content and vote for $CHECK rewards</li><li>Digital Passport: Tracks your achievements and progress across all Checkmate games</li><li>Competitive programs: Tournaments, educational initiatives, and merchandise tied to the ecosystem</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed">
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