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Tokenomics

VirtEngine’s proposed token model is led by verified human uniqueness. It is designed to reward sustained, eligible participation in the identity network while retaining a substantially smaller staking-reward component for the validators and delegators who secure the protocol.

Status of this model

Section titled “Status of this model”

The parameters on this page describe the current proposed policy for the January 2027 launch window. They are not live chain parameters, an offer of tokens, or a guarantee of eligibility. Network consensus can amend them before or after launch.

Identity-led allocation

Section titled “Identity-led allocation”

When an account reaches the network-defined threshold for a unique verified identity, the protocol may unlock an allocation that mints tokens to that account over time. The network determines the threshold from its identity score, tier and anti-Sybil rules; services do not receive the underlying identity evidence just because an account qualifies.

The working model is deliberately long-term:

  • allocations accrue over an illustrative 50-year period;
  • an account must remain active to continue receiving its allocation, with a quarterly sign-in used as the illustrative activity check; and
  • loss of active status pauses future minting until the account again meets the then-current protocol rules.

These details are parameters rather than personal promises. Governance may change the qualification threshold, activity definition, accrual period, or other safeguards through consensus.

Foundation allocation

Section titled “Foundation allocation”

Each 15-token VEID issuance batch is split between eligible active verified humans and DETIO FOUNDATION LTD: 14 tokens are allocated to eligible humans and 1 token is allocated to the Foundation-controlled genesis account. The Foundation allocation is part of the 15-token batch, not an additional token minted on top of it. This 14:1 allocation split is governance-controlled and may be updated by consensus in the future.

The Foundation operates its own websites and reference services. It does not operate VEID as a central service: VEID is decentralised protocol technology run by participating validators under the network rules.

Staking rewards

Section titled “Staking rewards”

Staking rewards remain part of the model because validators and delegators contribute to network security. The proposed issuance for staking is roughly 90% lower than the previous model. Actual reward rates, validator commission, unbonding conditions and slashing rules are governed chain parameters and must not be represented as fixed yield.

Governance and transparency

Section titled “Governance and transparency”

Economic changes must be proposed and adopted through network consensus. The project will publish the final launch parameters and any adopted amendments so participants can inspect the rules that apply to issuance, staking and the Foundation allocation.

Section titled “Related pages”