MAPS (MAPS)

MAPS is the native token of the Maps.me ecosystem, a travel and navigation app that aimed to integrate crypto payments and rewards into everyday trip planning. Unlike general-purpose coins like Bitcoin, MAPS is a utility token — its value proposition is tied to usage within that specific platform. It was launched with backing from the Solana and FTX-adjacent ecosystem, which shaped both its tech and its history.

MAPS was issued on the Solana blockchain, which uses a Proof-of-Stake variant called Proof of History combined with PoS consensus. That means transactions are fast and cheap compared to older Proof-of-Work chains. As an SPL token, MAPS benefits from Solana's throughput, though its actual on-chain activity depends on how the Maps.me platform uses it.

MAPS has a fixed maximum supply, with tokens distributed across team, investors, ecosystem incentives, and public sale allocations under multi-year vesting schedules. A large portion of the supply was historically linked to Alameda Research, which became a major overhang on the token after FTX's collapse. There's no ongoing inflationary emission like mining rewards — the supply story is about unlocking and distributing existing tokens.

Since MAPS is an SPL token, you'll need a Solana-compatible wallet — Phantom and Solflare are the popular choices. You can hold it, trade it on exchanges that list it, or use it within the Maps.me ecosystem where applicable. Always double-check that you're using the correct contract address, since low-liquidity tokens are a common target for fake copies.