OpenMind, the Leader in the Robotics Track, is About to TGE: Is the $400 Million Valuation New Token Sale Worth Participating In?

marsbitPublicado a 2026-01-25Actualizado a 2026-01-25

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OpenMind, a leading robotics company, is set for its Token Generation Event (TGE) with the sale of its native token ROBO on the Kaito platform. Founded by Stanford professor Jan Liphardt, OpenMind is building a universal operating system and decentralized network for intelligent machines, enabling global collaboration between robots. It has received backing from major investors, including Pantera Capital, and was recognized among the top 100 robotics startups of 2025. The project is closely tied to the Fabric Foundation, which now oversees the protocol's governance and ecosystem. The ROBO token sale begins on January 26 with a $400 million FDV valuation, aiming to raise $2 million (0.5% of total supply). Tokens are fully unlocked at TGE, expected in Q1 2026. However, the $400 million valuation is considered high compared to similar AI and robotics tokens like Virtuals ($540M) and Sentient ($200M). Despite strong institutional support, the tokenomics lack transparency regarding early investor unlocks, which could lead to selling pressure. The public sale may offer limited upside at this valuation.

Author | Asher(@Asher_ 0210)

On January 23, the foundation account Fabric Foundation of OpenMind, the leader in the robotics track, posted on platform X that its native token ROBO is about to conduct a token sale on the Kaito platform.

Below, Odaily Planet Daily will take you through the details of robotics track leader OpenMind, its relationship with Fabric Foundation, and the specifics of the new token sale.

OpenMind: Building a Universal Operating System and Decentralized Collaboration Network for Intelligent Machines

OpenMind was founded by Stanford University professor Jan Liphardt. It is dedicated to building a universal operating system and a decentralized collaboration network for intelligent machines, enabling robots from different manufacturers and of different forms to securely, trustfully share information and collaborate on a global scale. Furthermore, OpenMind was successfully selected as one of the Top 100 Global Robotics Startups in 2025.

It is worth mentioning that NVIDIA's official Robotics account reposted a robot testing video from OpenMind, and the two parties have close business dealings.

NVIDIA Robotics official account reposts OpenMind's tweet

In early August this year, OpenMind announced the completion of a $20 million funding round, led by Pantera Capital, with participation from multiple institutions including Ribbit, Sequoia, Coinbase Ventures, DCG, Lightspeed Faction, Anagram, Pi Network Ventures, Topology, Primitive Ventures, Amber Group, and several renowned angel investors.

The Relationship Between OpenMind and Fabric

OpenMind is the founding team and core developer of the Fabric protocol, as well as a core contributor and initiator of the Fabric Foundation. Fabric was initially designed and developed by the OpenMind team, responsible for the core technical architecture and early implementation of the protocol.

As the project developed, to prevent the protocol from being controlled by a single company and to achieve a more open and neutral governance structure, OpenMind spun off the governance, economic model, and community coordination functions of Fabric to establish an independent non-profit organization, the Fabric Foundation. This foundation is responsible for the long-term maintenance, standard setting, ecosystem incentives, and global coordination of the protocol, promoting the sustainable development of Fabric.

Currently, OpenMind continues to participate in the construction of the Fabric protocol as a core contributor. Its official introduction also clearly states "We’re a core contributor of @FabricFND". Meanwhile, the community brand has been unified towards Fabric, including the renaming of Discord, and the unified narrative of the protocol and the ROBO token, further strengthening Fabric's position as the main brand.

OpenMind's official Discord renamed to Fabric

Fabric New Token Sale Details

According to official information, the native token ROBO of the Fabric protocol will be sold on the Kaito platform. The specific details for participation are as follows:

Sale Start Time: January 26, 8:00 PM Beijing Time;
Valuation: $400 million FDV;
Fundraising Goal: $2 million;
Sale Proportion: 0.5% of the total supply of ROBO tokens;
Unlock Condition: 100% unlocked at TGE;
Single Address Subscription Limit: Minimum $1,000, Maximum $250,000;
Expected TGE Time: Q1 2026 (specific date not announced).

Additionally, 40% of the total public sale allocation on the Kaito platform is Priority Allocation, dedicated to partner communities:

Fabric Foundation community (based on past participation in Platinum/Emerald/Diamond tiers, OG, Developer, Backpack, Researcher, and other badge holders): 15%;
Kaito AI community (sKAITO holders, etc.): 10%;
Virtuals community (>100 veVIRTUAL holders): 5%;
Surf AI community (Pro/Max annual subscribers or NFT Pass holders): 5%;
Other Kaito referral programs: 5%.

The remaining 60% of the new token sale allocation is the public portion (for general eligible users).

The $400 Million Valuation for the New Sale Offers Less Than Ideal Value

From a valuation comparison perspective, OpenMind's token ROBO is priced at a $400 million FDV, significantly higher than the reasonable range for comparable projects in the same track that have already issued tokens. For reference, among related projects in the AI robotics sector, Virtuals currently has a market cap of approximately $540 million, Sentient around $200 million, and Grass about $127 million. ROBO's starting valuation is already on the high side.

Although OpenMind has backing from top-tier investment firms like Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and DCG, which provides some endorsement for the project, the detailed token economics of ROBO have not yet been released, particularly the unlock ratio for institutional investors at TGE remains unclear.

If institutions have liquid tokens at TGE, combined with the 100% unlock of the public sale portion, it could create significant dual selling pressure, putting downward pressure on the early price movement. Under this uncertainty, the $400 million FDV pricing for the new sale offers less than ideal overall value.

Preguntas relacionadas

QWhat is OpenMind and what does it aim to build?

AOpenMind is a leader in the robotics sector, founded by Stanford Professor Jan Liphardt. It aims to build a universal operating system and a decentralized collaboration network for intelligent machines, enabling robots from different manufacturers and of different forms to securely share information and work together globally.

QWhat is the key relationship between OpenMind and the Fabric Foundation?

AOpenMind is the founding team and core developer of the Fabric protocol. To avoid control by a single company and achieve a more open governance structure, OpenMind spun off the protocol's governance and economic model to form the independent, non-profit Fabric Foundation. OpenMind remains a core contributor to the ongoing development of the Fabric protocol.

QWhat are the key details of the ROBO token sale on the Kaito platform?

AThe ROBO token sale on Kaito has a Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) of $400 million. It aims to raise $2 million, selling 0.5% of the total token supply. The sale starts on January 26th at 8 PM Beijing Time. Tokens are 100% unlocked at TGE, with individual address limits from $1,000 to $250,000. The TGE is expected in Q1 2026.

QWhy does the article suggest the $400 million FDV valuation might not be ideal for participants?

AThe article suggests the $400 million FDV is not ideal because it is significantly higher than the current market capitalizations of comparable projects in the AI and robotics sector, such as Virtuals ($540M), Sentient (~$200M), and Grass (~$127M). Furthermore, the lack of clarity on the tokenomics, specifically the unlock schedule for institutional investors, could create significant selling pressure at TGE alongside the fully unlocked public sale tokens, potentially negatively impacting the early token price.

QWhich major investment firms participated in OpenMind's funding round?

AOpenMind raised $20 million in a funding round led by Pantera Capital. Other participants included Ribbit, Sequoia Capital, Coinbase Ventures, DCG, Lightspeed Faction, Anagram, Pi Network Ventures, Topology, Primitive Ventures, and Amber Group.

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