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# Tokenomics

## Tokenomics

SATUCHAIN is powered by **SATU**, the native network token used for **transaction fees** and **protocol-level incentives**. The total supply of SATU is **fixed at 100,000,000**. The allocation framework is structured to support market functionality, network security, interoperability readiness, and long-term ecosystem development.

### Token Utility

SATU is designed to serve core network functions:

* **Transaction Fees**\
  SATU is used to pay for on-chain execution and network usage.
* **Protocol Incentives**\
  SATU supports incentive mechanisms aligned with validator operations and network participation.

### Supply

* **Total Supply:** 100,000,000 SATU
* **Supply Policy:** Fixed supply

### Allocation and Distribution

<table><thead><tr><th width="226.79998779296875">Allocation Category</th><th width="128.9998779296875" align="right">Percentage</th><th>Purpose</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>On-Chain Liquidity</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>91%</strong></td><td>Establishes and sustains deep on-chain liquidity to support efficient trading and healthier markets.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>CEX Listing</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>2%</strong></td><td>Covers exchange listing requirements and associated operational arrangements, including liquidity support where applicable.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Partnership</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>2%</strong></td><td>Funds strategic integrations and partnerships to expand distribution, utility, and adoption.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Staking Rewards</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>2%</strong></td><td>Incentivizes PoS participation by validators and delegators to support network security and availability.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bridge</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>2%</strong></td><td>Supports interoperability infrastructure and phased cross-chain connectivity, including operational readiness and risk-controlled deployment.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ecosystem Fund</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>1%</strong></td><td>Supports developer initiatives, including grants, tooling, documentation, audits, and targeted programs to accelerate sustainable growth.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Allocation Rationale

#### On-Chain Liquidity (91%)

This allocation is dedicated to liquidity formation and maintenance. Strong on-chain liquidity is essential for:

* efficient price discovery
* lower slippage for traders
* improved market stability during growth phases

#### CEX Listing (2%)

This allocation is reserved for centralized exchange listing requirements and operational needs. It is intended to support structured listings and related execution requirements when applicable.

#### Partnership (2%)

Partnership allocation supports integrations and strategic collaborations that expand:

* ecosystem distribution channels
* application utility
* adoption through aligned network participants

#### Staking Rewards (2%)

Staking rewards are dedicated to Proof-of-Stake participation. This allocation supports:

* validator and delegator incentives
* network liveness and reliable block production
* security alignment through participation rewards

#### Bridge (2%)

Bridge allocation supports cross-chain interoperability and phased deployment. It covers infrastructure needs and controlled rollout for safe connectivity across networks.

#### Ecosystem Fund (1%)

The ecosystem fund is designed to enable long-term developer and builder growth through:

* grants and builder support
* tooling and documentation
* audits and targeted ecosystem programs

### Design Principles

* **Network-first incentives:** allocations prioritize market functionality and PoS participation.
* **Operational readiness:** resources are reserved for listings and interoperability to support ecosystem expansion.
* **Builder support:** a dedicated fund exists for developers and long-term ecosystem growth.