Tokenomics
SwanChain Tokenomics and Governance Framework
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SwanChain Tokenomics and Governance Framework
Last updated
SwanChain introduces a comprehensive tokenomics structure designed to support its ecosystem's growth, incentivize participation, and ensure operational sustainability. This document outlines the strategic allocation, governance mechanisms, planned token release schedule, and specific formulas for the Fog Computing Providers (FCP), Edge Computing Providers (ECP), and Market Providers (MP) to provide a clear understanding of how SwanChain utilizes its native tokens to drive network engagement and development.
Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 Swan Tokens
Purpose: To fund the initial development and expansion phases of SwanChain.
Details: Early Purchasers provide essential capital for foundational buildout and scaling operations. This funding supports technical development, operational infrastructure, and initial market strategies.
Unlock Schedule:
1.8% unlocked at TGE (Token Generation Event).
Remaining tokens distributed linearly over 4–8 quarters after a 6-month cliff.
Purpose: To manage investments, cover legal costs, and other financial necessities.
Details: The DAO Treasury is critical for financial management and operational expenditures. It is funded by contributions from market providers and is used for strategic investments and covering essential expenses such as legal fees.
Unlock Schedule:
2% unlocked at TGE .
Remaining tokens distributed linearly over 32 quarters.
Purpose: To support ecosystem growth through grants, projects, and other initiatives.
Details: This fund is crucial for nurturing innovation within the SwanChain ecosystem, providing financial support to developers, startups, and community projects that contribute to the network’s enhancement.
Unlock Schedule:
4% unlocked at TGE.
Remaining tokens distributed linearly over 16 quarters.
Purpose: To reward and retain the developers and team members who are integral to the development and maintenance of SwanChain.
Details: This allocation ensures that the developers and personnel central to SwanChain’s operations are motivated and retained, facilitating ongoing innovation and network maintenance.
Unlock Schedule:
0% unlocked at TGE.
Remaining tokens distributed linearly over 12 quarters after a 6-month cliff.
Purpose: To incentivize broad network participation and engagement.
Details: Airdrops distribute Swan tokens widely across the community to stimulate network activity and growth, enhancing user adoption and community vibrancy. 10% of the total supply has been reserved for computing providers over the years. The annual airdrop rate cannot exceed 10% of the current circulation supply.
2% unlocked at TGE.
Remaining tokens distributed linearly over 40 quarters.
Collateral Requirement: Community members must stake tokens to participate in governance decisions.
Governance Rewards: Active participants may receive rewards, such as 1% of the DAO Treasury, to incentivize involvement and wise decision-making.
