Tokenomics
EpixChain Tokenomics
EpixChain features a carefully designed tokenomics model that balances fair distribution, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation. Our custom EpixMint module implements dynamic token emission with exponential decay to reach a maximum supply of 42 billion EPIX over 20 years.
Token Overview
EPIX Token Specifications
Symbol
EPIX
Name
EpixChain
Decimals
18
Base Denomination
aepix (1 EPIX = 10^18 aepix)
Maximum Supply
42,000,000,000 EPIX (42 billion)
Genesis Supply
23,689,538 EPIX
Initial Annual Emission
10.527 billion EPIX (Year 1)
Emission Reduction
25% annually
Fair Launch Model
No Investors, No Team Funds
EpixChain launched with a commitment to true decentralization:
0% Investor Allocation: No venture capital or private investor tokens
0% Team Allocation: No pre-allocated tokens for the development team
100% Community: All tokens distributed to the community through fair mechanisms
Genesis Distribution
Total Genesis Supply: 23,689,538 EPIX
Airdrop to Snapshot Holders: 11,844,769 EPIX (50%)
Distributed to holders captured in the snapshot
Fair distribution based on historical participation
Community Pool: 11,844,769 EPIX (50%)
Controlled by governance for ecosystem development
Funding for grants, partnerships, and community initiatives
EpixMint Dynamic Emission Schedule
Annual Emission Breakdown
0 (Genesis)
-
23,689,538
-
1
10,527,000,000
10,550,689,538
-
2
7,895,250,000
18,445,939,538
25%
3
5,921,437,500
24,367,377,038
25%
4
4,441,078,125
28,808,455,163
25%
5
3,330,808,594
32,139,263,757
25%
10
1,113,586,426
39,234,567,890
25%
15
372,195,476
41,456,789,123
25%
20
124,398,492
42,000,000,000
25%
Key Features
Block-Time Awareness
Emission calculations adjust for actual block times
Maintains consistent annual emission regardless of consensus changes
Governance can modify block time parameters
Maximum Supply Protection
Hard cap at 42 billion EPIX
Automatic emission reduction as cap approaches
No possibility of exceeding maximum supply
Smooth Exponential Decay
25% annual reduction in emission rate
Predictable long-term supply schedule
Balances early adoption incentives with long-term sustainability
Token Distribution Mechanisms
Staking Rewards
Validator Rewards
Block production rewards from newly minted tokens
Commission from delegator rewards
Slashing penalties for misbehavior
Delegator Rewards
Proportional share of validator rewards
Compound through automatic re-delegation
Liquid staking compatibility
Community Pool
Funding Sources
2% community tax on staking rewards (configurable)
Genesis allocation of 11.8M EPIX
Governance-directed allocations
Usage
Developer grants and bounties
Marketing and ecosystem development
Infrastructure and tooling support
Community events and initiatives
Governance Economics
Voting Power
1 EPIX = 1 Vote (when staked)
Delegated tokens inherit voting power
Validators can vote on behalf of delegators
Delegators can override validator votes
Proposal Economics
Minimum Deposit
1,000 EPIX
Voting Period
7 days
Quorum
33.4% of staked tokens
Pass Threshold
50% of participating votes
Veto Threshold
33.4% of participating votes
Governance Parameters
Modifiable via Governance
Block time (currently 6 seconds)
Community tax rate (currently 2%)
Staking parameters
Slashing conditions
IBC parameters
Economic Incentives
Staking Economics
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
Variable based on total staked percentage
Target: 60-70% of total supply staked
Higher rewards when less tokens are staked
Lower rewards when more tokens are staked
Slashing Conditions
Double Sign: 5% of staked tokens slashed
Downtime: 1% of staked tokens slashed
Tombstoning: Permanent exclusion for severe violations
Transaction Economics
Gas Fees
Paid in EPIX tokens
Dynamic pricing based on network congestion
Burned or redistributed to validators
Optimized for low-cost transactions
Cross-Chain Fees
IBC transfer fees in EPIX
Relayer incentivization
Cross-chain security deposits
Utility and Use Cases
Network Utility
Transaction Fees: Pay for all network operations
Staking: Secure the network and earn rewards
Governance: Vote on protocol upgrades and parameters
IBC Transfers: Cross-chain asset movement
Smart Contract Gas: Execute EVM transactions
EpixNet Integration
Hosting Fees: Pay for decentralized web hosting
Content Delivery: Incentivize content distribution
Storage Payments: Decentralized storage services
Bandwidth Rewards: Compensate network participants
DeFi Integration
Liquidity Provision: DEX and AMM participation
Lending/Borrowing: Collateral for DeFi protocols
Yield Farming: Earn additional rewards
Cross-Chain DeFi: Participate in multi-chain protocols
Long-Term Sustainability
Deflationary Mechanisms
Transaction Fee Burning: Reduce circulating supply
Slashing: Remove tokens from circulation
Lost Keys: Natural supply reduction over time
Value Accrual
Network Growth: Increased demand for EPIX
EpixNet Adoption: Utility-driven demand
Cross-Chain Activity: IBC ecosystem growth
DeFi Integration: Expanded use cases
Economic Security
High Staking Ratio: Strong network security
Validator Diversity: Decentralized consensus
Governance Participation: Community-driven decisions
Transparent Tokenomics: Predictable supply schedule
EpixChain's tokenomics are designed to create a sustainable, fair, and valuable ecosystem that grows with adoption while maintaining strong economic incentives for all participants.
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