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Token Economic Design

Definition

Token economic design, or tokenomics, involves the careful structuring of a digital asset’s supply, distribution, utility, and incentive mechanisms to align participant behavior with the network’s objectives. This includes defining how tokens are created, allocated, used for governance or utility, and potentially burned or locked. A well-crafted token economic design is crucial for the long-term viability, security, and value accrual of a blockchain project. It serves as the foundational economic policy for a decentralized system.