Ecosystem
Tokenomics
The $KASH Token Economy
$KASH is the native token powering the Kash ecosystem, designed with automated buybacks, community incentives, and decentralized governance participation.
Token Distribution
Total supply allocated with community-first approach: 65% to community, 25% to team/advisors, 10% to investors.
Community Allocations (65% - Governance Controlled)
| Category | % of Supply | Available at TGE | Lock-Up (months) | Monthly Vesting | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Incentives | 25.00% | 0.00% | 0 | 36 | Ecosystem growth, staking rewards, liquidity incentives |
| DAO Treasury | 24.00% | 5.00% | 9 | 36 | Protocol development, security audits, buyback funding |
| Marketing & Partnerships | 4.00% | 50.00% | 0 | 36 | User acquisition, KOL partnerships |
| CEX Listings & Liquidity | 4.00% | 50.00% | 0 | 12 | Exchange listings, market making |
| Community Airdrops | 4.00% | 50.00% | 0 | 6 | Early adopter rewards, engagement campaigns |
| Strategic Partnerships | 4.00% | 0.00% | 0 | 36 | Technology integrations, corporate collaborations |
Team & Advisor Allocations (25% - Fixed)
| Category | % of Supply | Available at TGE | Lock-Up (months) | Monthly Vesting | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team & Contributors | 20.00% | 0.00% | 9 | 36 | Core team, early contributors |
| Advisors | 5.00% | 0.00% | 9 | 24 | Expert guidance, partnership development |
Investor Allocations (10% - Fixed)
| Category | % of Supply | Available at TGE | Lock-Up (months) | Monthly Vesting | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Investors | 10.00% | 0-5% | 6 | 18-24 | Investors across multiple rounds |
Community allocations (65%) may be re-bucketed or adjusted through DAO governance. Team and investor allocations (35%) remain fixed and cannot be modified by governance.
Token Utility
Primary Token Uses
Prediction Currency:
- Alternative to USDC for placing predictions
- Automatic swap to USDC when predicting with $KASH
- Seamless prediction experience across all markets
Governance Rights:
- Vote on protocol upgrades and changes
- Influence fee structures and parameters
- Direct community fund allocation decisions
- Emergency protocol decisions
Staking & Rewards:
- Stake for yield and governance weight
- Earn additional $KASH through participation
- Enhanced voting power with longer locks
Primary Token Uses
Prediction Currency:
- Alternative to USDC for placing predictions
- Automatic swap to USDC when predicting with $KASH
- Seamless prediction experience across all markets
Governance Rights:
- Vote on protocol upgrades and changes
- Influence fee structures and parameters
- Direct community fund allocation decisions
- Emergency protocol decisions
Staking & Rewards:
- Stake for yield and governance weight
- Earn additional $KASH through participation
- Enhanced voting power with longer locks
Ways to Earn $KASH
AI-Driven Engagement Rewards:
- Variable ratio rewards for frequent predictions using prediction neural behavioral techniques
- Near-miss psychological reward techniques to ensure user retention
- Re-engagement bonuses for at-risk users to prevent churn
- Performance-based multipliers for successful predictions
Community Growth:
- Create viral content and earn tokens through AI-tracked engagement
- Multi-level referral rewards for bringing new users
- Community competition prizes and leaderboard rewards
Platform Participation:
- Market creation rewards for successful markets
- Prediction accuracy bonuses for consistent performance
- Liquidity provision yields and LP rewards
- Validator staking rewards for running market validation
Social Media Promotion:
- Earn for sharing markets and driving engagement
- KOL incentives and paid promotions through tokens
- Viral content creation bonuses tracked by AI
- Community building incentives for ecosystem growth
Lock Periods and Rewards
| Lock Duration | Governance Weight | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 1.2x multiplier | Basic governance rights |
| 90 days | 1.5x multiplier | Priority support access |
| 180 days | 2.0x multiplier | Beta feature access |
| 365 days | 3.0x multiplier | Maximum governance weight |
Staking Rewards:
- APY based on platform performance
- Governance participation bonuses
- Compound staking options
- Early access to new features
Governance Participation:
- Minimum 1,000 $KASH for basic voting
- 10,000 $KASH for proposal submission
- 100,000 $KASH for major protocol changes
- Bonus APY for active voters
Token Buyback Mechanism
Automated Buyback System
Automated Buyback System
Monthly Treasury Operations
Revenue Sources:
- 2% Trading Fees: Primary revenue from all prediction market trades
- Aave Lending Yield: Interest earned on idle USDC deposits in treasury
- Auto Swap Revenue: Small spread capture from 0x protocol token conversions
- MEV Capture: Revenue from transaction optimization and private mempool routing
- Strategic Partnerships: Revenue sharing from ecosystem integrations
Monthly Buyback Process:
- Treasury accumulates USDC from platform fees
- Smart contract calculates optimal buyback amount
- Automated purchase from USDC/KASH liquidity pool
- Bought tokens distributed for community incentives
Smart Buyback Formula:
Buyback Constraints:
- Maximum 1% of supply bought back per month
- Targets ~0.5% of supply in liquidity pool (similar to Sky/MakerDAO)
- Formula engineered to yield around 0.5% buyback rate
- Creates consistent buying pressure from protocol success
Treasury Architecture
Treasury Architecture
Professional Asset Management
Treasury Flow Diagram:
Module Interactions:
- Treasury Core Module: Central hub storing all USDC, $KASH, LP tokens, and sub-fund balances
- Asset Manager Module: Automatically deploys idle USDC to Aave for yield generation
- Smart Burn Module: Calculates and executes monthly $KASH buybacks from accumulated fees
- Bond Depository Module: Enables LPs to buy $KASH at discount for fast liquidity bootstrapping
- Risk Fund Module: Maintains reserves for bug bounties and insurance coverage
- Community Rewards Module: Distributes bought-back tokens as staking rewards and incentives
Operational Flow:
- Fee Collection: 2% trading fees accumulate in Treasury Core
- Yield Generation: Idle USDC automatically deployed to Aave for interest
- Monthly Buyback: Smart contract calculates optimal $KASH purchase amount
- Token Distribution: Bought tokens distributed to stakers and community programs
- Risk Management: Portion allocated to risk fund for platform security
Governance Controls:
- Parameter Adjustment: Community can modify buyback formulas and allocation percentages
- Yield Strategy: Governance approves new yield protocols and risk parameters
- Emergency Powers: Multi-sig can pause operations in extreme circumstances
- Transparency: All treasury operations publicly auditable on-chain
Revenue Generation from Lending and Swaps
Revenue Generation from Lending and Swaps
Maximizing Treasury Efficiency
Aave Integration for Yield:
- Idle USDC Deployment: Treasury automatically deposits unused USDC into Aave
- Conservative Risk Profile: Only blue-chip lending protocols with proven track records
- Yield Optimization: Smart contract monitors rates and rebalances for optimal returns
- Liquidity Management: Maintains sufficient liquid reserves for platform operations
Auto Swap Revenue Model:
- 0x Protocol Integration: Users can predict with any ERC-20 token (ETH, WETH, DAI, etc.)
- Automatic Conversion: Tokens instantly swapped to USDC for predicting
- Spread Capture: Small percentage of swap spread retained by treasury
- Gas Optimization: Batch swaps reduce overall transaction costs
Revenue Distribution:
Risk Management:
- Diversified Yield Sources: Multiple revenue streams reduce dependency
- Conservative Allocation: Maximum 70% of treasury in yield protocols
- Emergency Withdrawal: Instant liquidity access for platform needs
- Regular Audits: Quarterly reviews of yield strategy performance
Economic Alignment
Economic Alignment
Sustainable Protocol Economics
Revenue Model:
- 2% fee on all trading volume
- Variable interest on USDC deposits
- No entity profits - all goes to community
- Transparent fee distribution
Community Benefits:
- Monthly buybacks create demand
- Community rewards drive engagement
- Staking yields incentivize holding
- Governance participation increases utility
Growth Mechanics:
- Higher trading volume → larger buybacks
- Better rewards → more engagement → network effects
- Platform success directly benefits token holders
- Community ownership drives innovation
Risk Management:
- Maximum 1% monthly buyback limit
- Controlled token release schedules
- Emergency pause mechanisms
- Community governance oversight
$KASH tokenomics prioritize community ownership and sustainable growth. The combination of automated buybacks, utility-driven demand, and governance participation creates a robust economic model where platform success directly benefits all token holders.