News 4 min read 2026-03-24

a strategic update on the $YOM TGE

A transparent breakdown of our decision to adjust the TGE date, driven by MiCA compliance, exchange requirements, and our commitment to launching the right way.

Jeff Outlaw COO

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Figures in this post are as of 24 March 2026. Current network figures are on source of truth.

At YOM, our mission has always been to build sustainable, institutional-grade decentralized GPU edge infrastructure. As we push the boundaries of what is possible in Web3 and DePIN, we are constantly navigating a rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape. Today, we want to provide our community with a transparent breakdown of our decision to adjust our Token Generation Event (TGE) date.

the impact of MiCA: a new standard for compliance

The primary driver behind this adjustment is the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation within the European Union. While MiCA has been in development for several years, recent deadlines have moved the framework from proposal to strict enforcement.

To ensure YOM is positioned for long-term success and mass adoption, we must clear several new regulatory hurdles:

Standardized White Paper requirements: MiCA now mandates a highly specific technical markup for protocol submissions. Rather than standard web forms, the EU requires documentation built to a 300-page manual specification. Our team has already used AI to complete this conversion, ensuring we meet these rigorous documentation standards.

The Digital Token Identifier (DTI): A new requirement introduced earlier this year requires every token to be registered in an off-chain EU database. Obtaining a DTI is now a prerequisite for exchanges operating within the Eurozone.

Exchange stringency: Tier-1 exchanges have significantly tightened their listing requirements to align with MiCA. Proceeding without a filed MiCA white paper would mean geoblocking the European Union, home to one of YOM’s largest and most active node-operator communities.

why compliance comes first

Clearing MiCA and exchange compliance before the TGE costs YOM time now and removes a listing risk later.

While delays are never easy, this move is a choice to favor substance over speed. By meeting these requirements now, YOM operates inside the regulatory framework rather than around it.

Partner readiness: Completing these gates makes YOM a partner that major gaming publishers and platforms with a compliance function can work with.

Longevity: We are building a network designed to last decades, not weeks. Adhering to MiCA prevents future legal friction for the network and its partners.

Community protection: Launching with the MiCA white paper filed is what keeps the European part of the community, one of the largest, from being geoblocked on day one.

technology doesn’t wait

It is important to note that while the token date has shifted, our development has not slowed down. We are already successfully:

Paying alpha node testers: payouts are currently occurring on the Avalanche testnet.
On-chain transparency: our burning and reward mechanisms are live and verifiable on-chain, proving the technical infrastructure is ready for the mainnet transition.

looking ahead

The $YOM TGE date follows a 20-business-day government review, so it will be announced once that gate is passed rather than before.

We are not setting a “placeholder” date only to move it again. We are working through the 20-business-day government review process and coordinating closely with our exchange partners. As soon as we pass these final regulatory gates, we will announce the finalized TGE date.

YOM is building the future of open compute. We are replacing big-tech silos with a decentralized GPU network that serves the world. Thank you for standing with us as we do the hard work of building this the right way. The token went live on 5 June 2026; the token page is the reference.

FAQ

what is MiCA?

MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) is the European Union’s regulatory framework for crypto-assets. It sets strict requirements for token listings, including standardized white papers, Digital Token Identifiers (DTI), and exchange compliance.

what is a Digital Token Identifier (DTI)?

A DTI is a new requirement that registers every token in an off-chain EU database. It is now a prerequisite for exchanges operating within the Eurozone.

why didn’t YOM just launch without a MiCA white paper?

Proceeding without a filed MiCA white paper would mean Tier-1 exchanges would be forced to geoblock all European holders, one of YOM’s largest and most active communities.

is YOM development paused during this delay?

No. Alpha node tester payouts are running on Avalanche testnet, and burning and reward mechanisms are live and verifiable on-chain.

when will the new TGE date be announced?

The TGE took place on 5 June 2026. At the time of this post, the date was to be announced once the 20-business-day government review process cleared and exchange integrations were finalized.

about YOM

YOM runs the session edge: GPU capacity next to every user, sold per session from $0.04, for games and live AI. YOM is backed by Outlier Ventures, Borderless Capital, the Avalanche Foundation, Protein Capital, CV VC, Blockraise VC and Simms Capital. It won Best Tech Startup at Gamescom 2025 and is a member of NVIDIA Inception.