InterLink runs a two-token system where $ITLG is the participation and governance token earned by verified users, while $ITL is a reserve asset built for institutional access, external paymen
InterLink runs a two-token system where $ITLG is the participation and governance token earned by verified users, while $ITL is a reserve asset built for institutional access, external payments, and liquidity. These two tokens serve separate functions within the same network and are not interchangeable.
InterLink's tokenomics split responsibilities across two assets to prevent the problems that come with loading a single token with conflicting roles. The logic is straightforward: one token handles user activity and governance, the other handles institutional and treasury functions.
According to the InterLink Foundation whitepaper, $ITLG carries a total supply of 100 billion tokens, with 80% reserved for Human Node miners — verified users who contribute through the InterLink mobile app. $ITL carries a fixed total supply of 10 billion tokens and acts as a strategic reserve asset managed by the InterLink Foundation, with 50% of that supply allocated directly to $ITLG holders.
$ITLG represents active human involvement in the network. Users earn ITLG points through identity verification, referrals, and regular network activity — specifically, by checking into the InterLink app every four hours. These points convert to actual $ITLG tokens at the Token Generation Event (TGE), targeted for Q2 2026. No mining hardware is required. This process is called the Human Node model.
Key functions of $ITLG within the network:
$ITL targets a different participant group. It is designed for external payments, liquidity provision, and institutional treasury management. Partners, protocols, and platforms can stake $ITL to gain access to InterLink's Human Layer — its verified user network. According to KuCoin's April 2026 analysis, $ITL had a Q1 2026 exchange listing target, ahead of the full ITLG TGE.
Verified $ITLG holders can stake their tokens to generate $ITL rewards without losing their principal or facing slashing penalties — a mechanic that ties both tokens together without requiring users to sell one for the other.
A single-token system often creates tension between everyday utility and long-term value retention. Putting both roles into one asset can cause one function to undermine the other.
The $ITLG and $ITL structure separates these concerns cleanly. $ITLG operates on the user side, rewarding participation and enabling governance. $ITL operates on the institutional side, aligning venture capital firms, ecosystem partners, and protocols with the network's long-term direction. The design draws from a pattern already established in crypto: Bitcoin for value storage, Ethereum for utility. InterLink applies a similar division within a single ecosystem.
Proof of Personhood (PoP) is InterLink's consensus mechanism and the access requirement for both tokens. To participate in Human Node mining, governance, or network validation, a user must first verify their identity through InterLink ID.
InterLink ID is built to NIST biometric standards, using zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) and homomorphic encryption to process and store identity data without exposing raw personal information. In practical terms, a user's biometric input — such as a facial scan — is converted into an encrypted hash that is stored on-chain. The original biometric data never leaves the user's device.
This verification layer is what separates InterLink's tokenomics from standard mining models. Bots and duplicate accounts cannot earn tokens, which directly affects how supply is distributed. As of early 2026, InterLink had crossed 5 million verified human users.
The InterLink whitepaper outlines several supply control mechanics built into the token's design:
The extended lock-up design means the largest ITLG holders face the longest wait before their tokens become liquid — a deliberate measure to reduce volatility at and after the TGE.
InterLink's dual-token model assigns $ITLG to user participation, governance, and rewards, and $ITL to institutional access, liquidity, and treasury functions. The two tokens connect through staking mechanics, and both require biometric identity verification through Proof of Personhood as the baseline entry condition.
As of May 2026, $ITLG has no confirmed public exchange pricing, with its TGE still pending under the Q2 2026 target. $ITL's Q1 2026 listing target has passed, but no independently verified live market price has been confirmed on major trackers. Both timelines remain subject to a community DAO vote, as outlined in the InterLink whitepaper.
