Owning IMU: Uses, Storage and Risks

IMU is Immunefi’s token, which the project describes as a central asset for its onchain security platform, including the Magnus platform. Immunefi presents it as part of an ecosystem involving protocols, security researchers and community members. That describes the project’s intended role for the token, but it does not tell you exactly what a holder can do with IMU today.

The project description does not spell out specific holder rights, such as voting powers, access to services, fee discounts, or a claim on revenue. Don’t assume that holding IMU automatically gives you any of these. Before treating it as a way to participate in Immunefi or its security services, look for current official documentation explaining what actions token holders can take and any conditions that apply. If those details are not clear, consider the token’s practical utility uncertain.

IMU is issued on Ethereum; it is not identified as the native token of a blockchain. To hold it in a self-custody wallet, use a wallet that supports Ethereum assets and confirm it can display and send the specific IMU token. Support for Ethereum alone does not guarantee a wallet will automatically show every token.

Before adding or transferring IMU, verify the token contract address through an official Immunefi channel. A matching name or ticker is not enough to distinguish the real token from a lookalike. Check that your wallet is set to Ethereum, and make sure the receiving platform or wallet supports deposits and withdrawals for that exact asset. Sending IMU to an address on the wrong network, or to a service that does not support it, can result in funds that are difficult or impossible to recover. Network fees may also apply when you make Ethereum transactions; check the wallet’s current estimate before approving.

Immunefi’s published token figures list a total supply of 10 billion IMU and about 1.06 billion circulating as of November 8, 2026. A separate maximum-supply figure is not stated. These figures can change, so treat them as a dated snapshot rather than a live count.

Total supply is not the same as circulating supply: tokens not currently counted as circulating may enter circulation later, depending on the project’s arrangements. That can affect the amount of IMU available in the market. The figures alone do not tell you when tokens may be released or who holds them. Check Immunefi’s current token information for any published allocation or release schedule before relying on supply assumptions. Do not infer scarcity or future value from the total supply number by itself.

For self-custody, secure the wallet’s recovery phrase offline and never share it with anyone claiming to help you. Use a device you keep updated, set a strong device passcode, and consider a hardware wallet if you can manage the extra recovery steps safely. A hardware wallet does not protect you if you approve a malicious transaction or expose your recovery phrase.

Before sending IMU, verify the recipient address and network, and start with a small test transfer when it is practical to do so. Read transaction prompts carefully: a wallet approval can give a smart contract permission to move tokens, and that permission may remain active after the initial transaction. Revoke approvals you no longer need using a trusted wallet feature. Keep a secure backup of your recovery phrase, but do not store it in a screenshot, email, or cloud note that could be accessed if your account is compromised.

IMU carries market risk: its price can move sharply, and you may not be able to sell at the price you expect. Trading volume and liquidity can change, making it harder to complete a transaction without a large price impact. A project’s stated plans for a token also do not guarantee that its usefulness or demand will grow.

There are technology and custody risks as well. Ethereum transactions are generally irreversible, wallet credentials can be stolen, and a malicious token or contract interaction can put assets at risk. Confirm the token contract and review transaction requests before signing. The project’s description does not specify the token’s concrete holder rights, so there is also uncertainty about what holding IMU provides in practice. Only risk money you can afford to lose, and do not treat past price movements or supply figures as a promise of future performance.