🔥 Time-Based Burn Mechanism
Overview
The Time-Based Burn Mechanism is a dynamic, performance-linked deflation model designed to align supply reduction with real ecosystem growth. Rather than burning tokens on a fixed schedule, the system adjusts burn velocity according to market performance — rewarding progress with faster burns.
A total of 35% of total supply is allocated to controlled burns, distributed across nine milestone rounds. Each round is tied to a specific market-cap target, burn allocation, and nominal duration. As market performance improves, burn speed increases proportionally.
9-Round Incentive & Time-Weighted Structure
| Round | Market Cap Target | Burn Allocation (% of total supply) | Nominal Duration | Acceleration Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | $10 M | 1.0 % | 1 month | 2× → 5× |
| R2 | $25 M | 2.0 % | 2 months | 2× → 6× |
| R3 | $50 M | 2.0 % | 3 months | 2× → 7× |
| R4 | $100 M | 3.0 % | 6 months | 2× → 8× |
| R5 | $200 M | 4.0 % | 9 months | 2× → 8× |
| R6 | $400 M | 4.0 % | 12 months | 2× → 9× |
| R7 | $600 M | 4.0 % | 18 months | 2× → 9× |
| R8 | $800 M | 5 % | 24 months | 2× → 10× |
| R9 | $1 B | 5 % | 36 months (3 years) | 2× → 10× |
| Total Reserved | — | 30 % of Supply | — | — |
Conditional Burn Accelerator
To prevent passive deflation and maintain community participation, each round contains two phases:
| Condition | Speed Factor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Market cap below target | 0.25× | Minimal background burn. |
| Target reached | 2× | Acceleration begins. |
| Market cap multiples (2×, 5×, etc.) | 3×–10× | Rapid burn, timer shortens. |
| Market cap drops | 0.25× again | Slows until growth resumes. |
Burn speed therefore depends entirely on performance — growth drives acceleration; inactivity slows it down.
Lifecycle Phases
| Phase | Rounds | Approx. Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Momentum | R1–R3 | ≈ 6 months | Fast burns to prove mechanism. |
| Expansion | R4–R6 | ≈ 2 years | Medium-term deflation matching traction. |
| Long-Term Stability | R7–R9 | ≈ 4 years | Gradual large burns signaling maturity. |
Total program span: ≈ 6 years.
Retail Summary
“We’ve set aside 40% of supply to burn over nine milestones. Each round speeds up when the market grows — and slows when it doesn’t. Early rounds show quick progress, later ones sustain long-term scarcity. The faster the community performs, the faster supply disappears.”