$EHAN Tokenomics
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The EhanLabs ecosystem is powered by $EHAN, a native governance token built on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) blockchain using the ICRC-1 standard.
Token Overview
Token Name: EhanLabs Token Symbol: $EHAN Blockchain: Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Token Standard: ICRC-1 (ICP's fungible token standard) Total Supply: 1B tokens Decimals: 8 (matching ICP's decimal precision)
Token Utility
Governance Rights
Voting Power:
Vote on protocol upgrades and feature implementations
Decide on platform fee structures and adjustments
Control treasury allocation and spending
Approve partnerships and integrations
Vote on governance process changes
Governance Requirements:
Minimum stake required for voting (varies by proposal type)
Voting power weighted by staked $EHAN amount
Proposals require minimum support threshold to pass
Staking for Fee Reduction
Fee Reduction Mechanism (Launch: Q2 2026):
Stake $EHAN to reduce platform fees from the default 5% to as low as 1%.
Staking Tiers:
Tier 1 (1,000 $EHAN):
1% fee reduction (effective fee: 4%)
Basic governance voting rights
Staking rewards: Community distribution
Tier 2 (5,000 $EHAN):
2% fee reduction (effective fee: 3%)
Proposal voting rights
Priority customer support
Staking rewards: Enhanced distribution
Tier 3 (10,000 $EHAN):
3% fee reduction (effective fee: 2%)
Proposal submission rights
Early feature access
Staking rewards: Premium distribution
Tier 4 (25,000+ $EHAN):
4% fee reduction (effective fee: 1%)
Proposal submission and priority voting
VIP support and exclusive access
Maximum staking rewards
Governance committee eligibility
Staking Mechanics:
Lock Period: Optional lock periods for additional rewards
Unstaking: Unstaking period (e.g., 7-14 days) to prevent gaming
Compound Rewards: Staking rewards can be auto-staked
Flexible Staking: Partial unstaking allowed (maintaining tier requirements)
Creator Rewards
Incentive Programs:
Additional rewards for high-quality, verified content
Early adopter bonuses for creators joining in Q1 2026
Referral rewards for bringing new creators to platform
Quality bonuses based on ratings and sales performance
Distribution Mechanism:
Monthly distribution based on verified sales
Quality score calculated from ratings and engagement
Transparent, on-chain reward distribution
DAO Participation
Proposal Submission:
Minimum stake required to submit governance proposals
Proposal deposit (returned if proposal passes threshold)
Community discussion and feedback periods
Committee Membership:
High stakers eligible for governance committees
Oversight roles for treasury management
Protocol improvement committees
Token Distribution
Proposed Allocation (Subject to governance approval):
Community Rewards & Ecosystem Growth
30%
User incentives, staking rewards, creator bonuses
Immediate distribution
Team & Advisors
20%
Core team, advisors, early contributors
4-year vesting, 1-year cliff
Public Sale / IDO
15%
Public token sale, decentralized exchange listing
Immediate unlock
Private Sale / Strategic Partners
15%
Private investors, strategic partnerships
2-year vesting, 6-month cliff
Treasury / DAO Reserve
10%
DAO-controlled treasury for operations and development
Governance-controlled unlock
Liquidity & Market Making
10%
Initial liquidity pools, market making reserves
Immediate unlock
Total: 100%
Vesting Schedule Details
Team & Advisors:
1-year cliff (no tokens unlock)
4-year linear vesting thereafter
Monthly unlocks after cliff
Private Sale:
6-month cliff
2-year linear vesting
Monthly unlocks after cliff
Community Rewards:
Distributed over 5 years
Initial boost for early adopters
Ongoing distribution via staking and rewards
Fee Structure
Platform Fees:
Default Fee: 5% of transaction value
Fee Reduction: Via $EHAN staking (Q1 2026)
Tier 1: 4% (1% reduction)
Tier 2: 3% (2% reduction)
Tier 3: 2% (3% reduction)
Tier 4: 1% (4% reduction)
Creator Royalties:
Configurable: 0-20% per item (set by creator)
Automatic Distribution: Smart contracts handle royalty payments
Transparent: All royalties visible on-chain
Transaction Fees:
ICP Network Fees: Paid in ICP for blockchain operations
Minimal Cost: ICP's low transaction fees ensure affordable operations
No Gas Spikes: ICP doesn't experience gas price volatility
Fee Distribution:
Platform Fees:
50% to DAO treasury (for operations and development)
30% to staking rewards pool
20% to liquidity and ecosystem growth
Royalties: 100% to original creator (automatic)
Staking Mechanism Details
Launch Timeline: Q2 2026
Staking Contract:
Smart Contract: On-chain staking contract on ICP
Transparent: All staking activity visible on-chain
Secure: Smart contract ensures secure staking operations
Rewards Distribution:
Source: 30% of platform fees allocated to staking rewards
Distribution: Proportional to staked amount and tier
Frequency: Weekly or monthly distribution
Automatic: Rewards distributed automatically via smart contracts
Staking Rewards Formula:
Individual Reward = (Staked Amount / Total Staked) × Reward Pool × Tier MultiplierTier Multipliers:
Tier 1: 1.0x
Tier 2: 1.2x
Tier 3: 1.5x
Tier 4: 2.0x
Additional Benefits:
Compound Interest: Rewards can be auto-staked
Flexible Unstaking: Partial unstaking allowed (maintaining tier)
Lock Bonuses: Optional lock periods for additional rewards
Governance Weight: Staked tokens count toward governance voting
Token Economics Model
Value Drivers:
Utility Demand:
Fee reduction creates demand for staking
Governance participation requires token holding
Marketplace incentives reward token holders
Scarcity:
Fixed total supply (no inflation)
Vesting schedules prevent supply dumps
Locked staking reduces circulating supply
Ecosystem Growth:
More users = more fees = more staking rewards
Platform growth increases token utility
Network effects strengthen as ecosystem expands
Token Velocity:
Staking: Reduces velocity (tokens locked)
Governance: Encourages long-term holding
Rewards: Balances velocity through incentive programs
Inflation/Deflation:
No Token Minting: Fixed supply ensures no inflation
Buyback Mechanisms: DAO can vote to buy back tokens from treasury
Deflationary Pressures: Staking and locking reduce circulating supply
Governance Tokenomics
Voting Power:
Weighted Voting: Voting power = staked $EHAN amount
Minimum Threshold: Proposals require minimum stake to submit
Quorum Requirements: Minimum participation for proposal validity
Governance Participation Rewards:
Voting Rewards: Small rewards for participating in governance
Proposal Rewards: Rewards for successful proposal submissions
Committee Participation: Additional rewards for committee members
Risk Considerations
Token Holders Should Be Aware:
Market Risk: Token price subject to market volatility
Regulatory Risk: Token regulations vary by jurisdiction
Technology Risk: Smart contract risks and protocol updates
Liquidity Risk: Market liquidity may vary
Vesting Risk: Locked tokens subject to vesting schedules
Mitigation Strategies:
Smart Contract Audits: Comprehensive security audits before launch
Gradual Vesting: Prevents supply dumps
Treasury Reserves: DAO treasury provides stability
Transparent Operations: All operations visible on-chain
Future Tokenomics Enhancements
Potential Future Features (Subject to Governance):
Token Burn Mechanisms: Deflationary token burns from fees
Cross-Chain Bridges: $EHAN on multiple chains
Token Wrappers: Wrapped $EHAN for DeFi integration
Yield Farming: Additional yield opportunities
NFT Integration: Special NFTs for high-tier stakers
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