# 05 Tokenomics

## 05 Tokenomics

> **Summary:**\
> This chapter outlines ANOME’s token economy — detailing token supply, distribution, and utility across the ecosystem, designed to align long-term incentives between players, investors, and the community.

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### Overview

The **ANOME token economy** is built around a **dual-token structure** — combining a stable operational currency with a deflationary governance token.\
This balance ensures **stability for users** while maintaining **growth potential** for long-term holders and contributors.

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### Dual Token System

| Token     | Type                       | Function                                                                               |
| --------- | -------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **USDA**  | Stablecoin                 | Pegged 1:1 with USDC. Used for NFT minting, trading, refunds, and lending.             |
| **ANOME** | Utility & Governance Token | Used for payments, staking, governance, ecosystem rewards, and collateral enhancement. |

> Together, these tokens power ANOME’s internal economy — where every card, trade, and battle interaction contributes to overall liquidity and value flow.

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### Token Overview

* **Total Supply:** 1,000,000,000 ANOME
* **Decimals:** 18
* **Token Standard:** ERC-20
* **Chains:** BSC
* **Initial Circulation:** 3% at TGE (Token Generation Event)

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### Distribution Model

| Category                    | Allocation | Lock-up & Vesting Details                                       |
| --------------------------- | ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Foundation**              | 6%         | Locked 12 months, then linear release over 24 months            |
| **Investors**               | 31%        | 5% unlocked at TGE, 3–6 month cliff, linear over 2 years        |
| **Advisors**                | 2%         | Locked 12 months, then linear release over 24 months            |
| **Game + Liquidity Mining** | 50%        | Continuous emission through gameplay, LP, and ecosystem rewards |
| **Community Airdrop**       | 6%         | Distributed in phases through campaigns and tournaments         |
| **Ecosystem Fund**          | 4%         | Reserved for partnerships, non-circulating                      |
| **IDO + DEX Liquidity**     | 1%         | Initial liquidity provisioning and market stability             |

> This model prioritizes long-term stability by locking core team and investor allocations while rewarding active community participation.

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### Token Utility

The **ANOME token** serves as the ecosystem’s central unit of value and governance.

#### 1. **Gameplay & Ecosystem Transactions**

* Used for card minting, marketplace transactions, and PvP-related fees.

#### 2. **Staking & Collateral Enhancement**

* Players stake ANOME to increase their **Loan-to-Value (LTV)** ratio — unlocking up to **95% borrowing power** on NFT-backed loans.

#### 3. **Governance & DAO Voting**

* Token holders can propose and vote on protocol upgrades, parameter changes, and ecosystem initiatives via **Snapshot** or **on-chain voting**.

#### 4. **Rewards & Incentives**

* Distributed through **LP Mining**, **Loss-Mining**, and **OG Guild Rewards**, ensuring all ecosystem participants share in ANOME’s growth.

#### 5. **Fee Payments & Utility Access**

* Used for transaction fees, UGC creation, tournament entry, and future AI-based features (e.g., AI Agent management).

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### Token Demand Drivers

The value of ANOME is supported by multiple built-in demand factors:

| Driver                          | Description                                                                     |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Higher LTV Lending**          | To increase borrowing capacity, users must stake ANOME.                         |
| **Interest Payments**           | Borrowed funds and advanced gameplay features require ANOME for fee settlement. |
| **Governance Participation**    | DAO voting and proposal submissions consume ANOME tokens.                       |
| **Reward Multipliers**          | LP mining and delayed claim bonuses are boosted with ANOME staking.             |
| **Creator Economy Integration** | Future UGC features will require ANOME for publishing and card creation.        |

> These mechanisms ensure continuous token utility across lending, gaming, governance, and creation — maintaining long-term circulation and reducing idle supply.

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### Economic Safeguards

To prevent inflation and price volatility, ANOME employs several balancing mechanisms:

1. **Burn Mechanics:** A portion of ANOME used in gameplay and marketplace transactions is permanently burned.
2. **Dynamic Reward Emission:** Mining rewards adjust according to ecosystem activity to prevent over-issuance.
3. **Buyback & Treasury Reserves:** Part of the platform’s revenue (in USDA/USDC) will be used to repurchase ANOME from the market.
4. **Non-Liquidating Lending:** Protects users from forced liquidation events, preserving stable demand for ANOME staking.

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### Long-Term Sustainability

ANOME’s token economy is structured to support **steady deflation**, **real yield**, and **cross-ecosystem utility**:

* **Deflationary Pressure:** Token burns from battles and marketplace fees.
* **Ecosystem Recycling:** Redistribution of value through guilds, referrals, and creators.
* **Expansion Potential:** Integration with future sub-games, meme realms, and AI-powered modules.

> The ultimate goal is to establish a self-balancing token ecosystem — where participation fuels growth, and growth enhances token value.

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### Summary

The ANOME tokenomics model bridges play, finance, and governance into a unified, value-driven framework.\
By combining stablecoin-backed liquidity with a deflationary governance token, ANOME ensures sustainable expansion of its Web3 entertainment economy.

> **In short:** play creates demand, lending drives liquidity, and governance secures longevity.