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# Tokenomics

The total supply of Nodecoin ($NC) will remain fixed at 1,000,000,000 tokens, with an initial circulating supply of 208,000,000 tokens.

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### Monthly Nodecoin Token Distribution Schedule

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### Community Incentives — 420,000,000

The Nodecoin community allocation is broken down into the following categories:

1. **Future Contributor Incentives — 265,000,000**\
   Future Rewards are dedicated to ongoing and retroactive incentive programs that recognize early contributors, bandwidth providers, and users who build valuable content or tools for the Nodepay network. By continually compensating those who drive innovation and community growth, Nodepay ensures a fair and rewarding ecosystem for all.
2. **Airdrop 1 — 115,000,000**\
   Representing 11.5% of Nodecoin’s total supply, Airdrop One is among the most widely distributed token launches ever, marking a pivotal step in building a user-owned AI infrastructure. By spreading ownership from the outset, we strengthen Nodepay’s decentralized foundation.
3. **Validators — 40,000,000**\
   By staking Nodecoin ($NC) and operating validator nodes, participants help secure the Nodepay network and maintain its reliability. This dedicated pool of 40,000,000 tokens is allocated to reward validators for producing blocks, verifying transactions, and upholding decentralization. By aligning incentives with active participation, Nodepay ensures a robust, community-driven infrastructure that underpins its AI-powered ecosystem.

### Ecosystem Network & Foundation — 225,000,000

This allocation supports the ongoing operations of the Nodepay platform and the broader ecosystem.&#x20;

* Funding essential protocol upgrades, research, and partnerships
* Maintaining liquidity and smooth trading
* Driving user adoption, marketing campaigns, and overall network expansion

These tokens will be deployed under guidance from both the community and Nodepay’s core team, ensuring transparent and strategic use.

### Investors & Advisors — 215,000,000

Early supporters of Nodepay, encompassing investors and advisors, provided initial capital to fuel the platform’s development. Their tokens have a cliff (1-12months) and have up to 36 months linear vesting periods, ensuring a gradual release that aligns with the project’s long-term roadmap. During lock-up, these tokens cannot be transferred or staked.

### Team — 140,000,000

The team, developers and managers of Nodepay fall under this bucket. These tokens follow a 12-month cliff, then 24 months of linear vesting, reflecting a commitment of ensuring Nodepay’s sustained success. Locked tokens cannot be staked until fully vested, ensuring that the project’s builders remain aligned with the network’s growth over time.