Your Complete Guide to Genesis Auction 2

XMAQUINA is launching Wave 2 of the Genesis Auction, the next phase in a community-led auction to distribute $DEUS and grow the DAO’s multi-token treasury. For a full breakdown of how it works, read our documentation.

As a decentralized ecosystem, XMAQUINA gives its members access to the rise of humanoids and Physical AI, technology set to reshape the global economy. The DAO pools capital to acquire strategic Physical AI assets, including equity in robotics startups, revenue-generating autonomous machines, and early-stage positions in high-potential DePIN and DePAI networks.

The Genesis Auction replaces closed private rounds with an open, on-chain model where community members participate alongside venture capital. Contributors receive non-transferable receipt tokens representing future $DEUS allocations and unlocking immediate governance rights. The crypto assets accepted may vary by wave, including USDC, ETH and DePAI-aligned tokens, depending on the DAO’s evolving treasury strategy.

The first Waves sold out quickly attracting over 1,250 participants raising over $1 million in liquid crypto assets.

The DAO has already put proceeds from Wave 1.5 to work by backing Apptronik, a leader in humanoid robotics. You can see the passed DAO proposal here.

The transaction to secure 24,666 Preferred shares in Apptronik has already been initiated. See the official announcement on X.

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With DAO governance now live, $DEUS holders will continue to vote on future treasury allocations. As Wave 2 approaches, the DAO has published a shortlist of robotics and Physical AI companies currently under active consideration.

Curated by the Northstar Council, this list will now be shaped through community feedback and governance.

Check out the short list presented in alphabetical order:

Read the full shortlist and thesis.
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Key Auction Details

• Auction Opens: June 24, 2025 at 12:00 UTC
• Access Point: genesis.xmaquina.io
• Eligible Tokens: USDC
• Swap Rate: 1 USDC = 22.22 DEUS
• Vesting: 33% liquid at TGE, 67% vested linearly over 12 months.
• Chain: Base Network
• Min Contribution: 45 USDC
• Auction Cap: 1M USDC
• Participation: Open to all non-U.S. contributors

Disclaimer: Due to regulatory restrictions, certain jurisdictions, including the U.S. are not eligible to participate. Participants must access from permitted regions only, and should not attempt to mask or alter their location to bypass these limitations.

Early Supporter & Whale Rewards

To reward early conviction, any wallet that participated in Wave 1 or 1.5 is now recognized as a Genesis OG and is eligible for a 10% DEUS bonus with a 5,000 USDC contribution made in this auction using the same wallet.

To further align incentives and deepen commitment, we’ve introduced Whale Contribution Tiers open to all. The concept is simple: the more you commit, the more ownership you earn.

These tiers offer increasing DEUS bonuses, up to 25% extra, designed to reward those helping grow the ecosystem from the ground up.‍

How Wave 2 Rewards Work

Rewards are tier-based, not proportional or cumulative. Here’s what that means:

1. You only get the bonus for the tier you qualify for.
   
2. You must reach the full tier amount to unlock the reward.
   
3. Bonuses are fixed per tier. They do not increase with larger contributions unless you move into the next tier.
   
   

Example 1: Genesis OG Bonus

• If you contributed in Wave 1 or 1.5, you’re a Genesis OG.
• If you now contribute 5,000 USDC using the same wallet, you unlock 11,111 bonus DEUS.
• This bonus applies to contributions between 5,000 and 24,999 USDC and is exclusive to OG wallets.
• It is separate from the public whale contribution tiers.

Example 2: Just Below the Next Tier

• You contribute 49,000 USDC.
• You qualify for the 25K tier and unlock 55,555 bonus DEUS.
• Even though you contributed more than 25,000, the bonus does not increase.
• To unlock the larger bonus from the 50K tier (166,666 DEUS), you must contribute at least 50,000 USDC.

Example 3: Higher Tier Bonus

• You contribute 100,000 USDC.
• You qualify for the 100K tier and unlock 444,444 bonus DEUS.
• You do not receive bonuses from lower tiers. Only the reward from the tier you reach is applied.

Important Notes

• Bonuses do not stack. You receive only one reward based on the tier you reach.
  
• Rewards are fixed per tier. Contributing more within a tier does not increase the bonus.
  
• To unlock a tier, you must meet or exceed its minimum contribution.
  
• All reward tokens will vest linearly over 12 months starting from the Token Generation Event (TGE).
  
• You are able to view and track your reward tokens on your Portfolio page of the Genesis Auction Dashboard.
  

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Why Humanoid Robotics?

Humanoid robots are scaling faster than any hardware category in history. The market is projected to grow from around 1,000 units in 2025 to 10 million by 2029, reflecting a 10x annual growth rate that matches the early trajectory of large language models.

This growth is already happening. Robots are being deployed in warehouses, logistics, and manufacturing to address labor shortages, rising costs, and the need for adaptable automation. Unlike single-purpose machines, humanoids are generalists. They can operate in human-built environments, use human tools, and integrate into existing workflows without requiring infrastructure changes.

Their momentum is driven by advances in software, AI, and data. With billions of humans providing real-world behavioral data, humanoids can learn, adapt, and improve continuously. We explore this further in our research article: Why Robotics Investments Are Outperforming Crypto.

Preparing For Genesis Auction 2

Genesis Auction 2 opens on June 24, 2025. If you plan to participate, now’s the time to prepare.

To participate:

• Set up your MetaMask wallet or Coinbase wallet and add the Base network
• Fund it with USDC on Base 
• Ensure you have a small amount of ETH in the same wallet on Base to cover gas fees
• Follow auction updates on X and Discord

Need help getting started? The Genesis Auction guide has everything you need. Prefer a step-by-step video tutorial? See below.

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Bullish on robotics? So are we.

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