Tokenomics
Cycle Network, as the first all-chain settlement layer, designs its economic model around $CYC token’s multi-functional applications, liquidity incentives, staking security mechanisms, and market expansion strategies to ensure proper token circulation, long-term value growth, and sustainable ecosystem development.
Token Supply
Total supply: 1 Billion $CYC. No additional tokens will ever be minted.
Token Distribution
Team and Advisor
20%
12-month cliff after TGE and vesting in 48 months linearly
Investors
15%
12-month cliff after TGE and vesting in 24-36 months linearly
Treasury
10%
Cliff 6 months and Unlock after next 48 months, release determined by governance
Market Expansion & Platform Staking
10%
Used for project TGE and subsequent platform partnerships and liquidity expansion
Business & Ecosystem Incentive
20%
Used to incentivize applications on the Cycle Network, released based on contribution to network usage. After the voting system is established, distribution will be decided by community votes.
Community
15%
Incentives for community users who use Cycle and contribute revenue to the Cycle network are released every half year and fully unlocked after three years.
Staking & Share Security Rewards
10%
Incentives for network security after TGE will be released linearly over 60 months.
Token Utility
SDK Usage Fees:
Developers must pay $CYC to call Rollin/Rollout SDK.
Mainnet Gas Fees:
Deploying dApps on Cycle requires paying $CYC for gas fees.
Staking Mechanism:
Users can stake $CYC via Symbiotic for staking, enhancing Cycle’s security.
New networks or appchains wishing to join Cycle’s unified liquidity network must also stake $CYC tokens.
Liquidity Mining:
ETH, USDT, and USDC mainstream assets require liquidity, incentivized through all-chain settlement LP staking rewards.
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