Tokenomics & Economic Model
The WAVR token powers the Wavyr ecosystem with a carefully crafted economic model that ensures sustainable network growth, fair distribution, and long-term value creation for all participants.
Total Supply
WAVR Tokens (200 Billion Fixed Supply)
Fixed Supply: No additional tokens will ever be minted beyond 200B
Token Distribution
Community & Ecosystem Rewards
Mining rewards for node operators and network incentives through Proof of Connectivity
Foundation and Treasury
R&D funding, operations, grants, and liquidity management for ecosystem growth
Early Backers and Investors
Private and public token sales for development funding and strategic partnerships
Team and Core Contributors
Founding team and early contributor rewards with long-term vesting schedules
Airdrops and Community Programs
Community airdrops, learn-and-earn campaigns, and user acquisition programs
Reserve/Contingency
Strategic reserve for future network expansion and emergency governance decisions
Token Generation Event (TGE) Schedule
Comprehensive vesting schedule and unlock timeline for all token allocations
Community & Ecosystem Rewards
50%Reserve/Contingency
5%Foundation and Treasury
15%Early Backers and Investors
15%Team and Core Contributors
10%Airdrops and Community Programs
5%| Allocation | Percentage | Amount | TGE Unlock | Cliff Period | Vesting Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community & Ecosystem Rewards | 50% | 100B | 30% | No cliff | Emission schedule |
| Reserve/Contingency | 5% | 10B | 10% | 24 months | DAO governance |
| Foundation and Treasury | 15% | 30B | 20% | 6 months | 36 months linear |
| Early Backers and Investors | 15% | 30B | 10% | 12 months | 24 months linear |
| Team and Core Contributors | 10% | 20B | 10% | 12 months | 36 months linear |
| Airdrops and Community Programs | 5% | 10B | 10% | No cliff | 24 months linear |
TGE Unlock: Percentage available immediately at Token Generation Event
Cliff Period: Lock period before vesting begins (protects against dumping)
Vesting Period: Duration over which remaining tokens are gradually released
Total TGE Unlock: Approximately 26% of total supply (52B WAVR) at launch
Token Utility
Network Incentives
Primary utility as reward token - nodes earn WAVR tokens for providing connectivity via Proof-of-Connectivity and data relay mechanisms.
Governance Rights
WAVR token holders can stake tokens to gain voting power on Wavyr Improvement Proposals through the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
Node Staking
Relay nodes and gateways stake WAVR tokens as security deposits. Honest behavior is incentivized through potential slashing of misbehaving nodes.
Bandwidth Credits
WAVR tokens are burned to create Bandwidth Credits - stable-value utility tokens used to pay for network data transmission services.
Delegated Staking
Community members can delegate WAVR tokens to trusted node operators, sharing in rewards while supporting network security and performance.
Cross-Chain Trading
WAVR tokens will be available across multiple blockchains through bridges, providing liquidity and integration with various DeFi ecosystems.
Token Emission Model
Halving Schedule
Progressive reduction in token emissions to incentivize early adoption while ensuring long-term sustainability
Burn-and-Reward Model
Network usage creates deflationary pressure through token burning, ensuring sustainable economics
Usage → Burn
Users burn WAVR tokens to create Bandwidth Credits for network services
Scarcity → Value
Increased usage reduces supply, potentially increasing token value
Sustainability
Network transitions from emission-based to usage-based rewards
Economic Sustainability
Early Phase
Inflation subsidizes network build-out, common in DePIN projects to bootstrap infrastructure
Growth Phase
Usage demand grows to match decreasing supply, approaching net-neutral token economics
Maturity Phase
Network becomes net deflationary as burn exceeds mint, creating upward price pressure