Token Distribution

The updated tokenomics introduces a sustainable distribution framework, focusing on incentivizing participation while ensuring long-term alignment with the network’s growth.

1. Revised Vesting Schedule

• Additional token trenches for validators, core contributors, zero construct incentives, the foundation, and advisors will not begin vesting until March 20, 2026.

2. Validator Incentives

• Validators and delegators are rewarded for staking and contributing to network security.

• Retroactive Cypher Node Licenses will be issued to existing stakers, allowing them to receive future validator rewards.

3. Emission Control

• Dynamic mechanisms balance new token emissions with burn rates, achieving a deflationary net effect over time.

• Examples include AI model transaction burns, staking fee burns, and dynamic inflation offsets tied to network activity.

4. Community Alignment

• Vesting aligns token distribution with the network’s growth trajectory, ensuring long-term commitment from contributors and stakers.