> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://willie-1.gitbook.io/tapestry-ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://willie-1.gitbook.io/tapestry-ai/usdtapsenomics.md).

# $TAPSenomics

### Overview

$TAPS is the native utility token of the Tapestry AI ecosystem, designed to streamline access to premium features and support platform scalability. It does **not represent ownership, governance, or a financial instrument**. It is solely a mechanism for accessing services and incentivizing participation.

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### 🔐 Initial Token Distribution

* **Total Supply:** 1,000,000,000 (1B) $TAPS launched on May 1, 2025 via auto.fun.
* **Initial Lock:** 496,490,000 $TAPS (49.6%) secured at launch in a 6-month smart contract. <https://app.streamflow.finance/contract/solana/mainnet/CdSrBjhqQ5bezt7x267avLANgBTFzim3csK1zhhGLjQb>
* **Unlock Schedule:**
  * **Nov 1, 2025:** 15% unlock (\~74.5M tokens)
  * **Then:** 85% unlocked evenly over the next 6 quarters (\~70.3M per quarter)
  * **Rolling Relock Policy:** At each unlock, the team will evaluate operational needs and **voluntarily re-lock** any excess supply
* **CA:** CdZuiJEgdwQVZBWZrd6MvYwZshsT5HvB6tJYAjzuUTAP

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### 📊 Intended Allocations (Per Unlock Phase)

These allocations apply to each tranche of unlocked tokens:

<table><thead><tr><th width="184.16015625">Category</th><th width="101.4765625">% of Unlocked</th><th>Tokens @ 11/1/25 Unlock (74.5M)</th><th>Purpose</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Strategic Partnerships</td><td>10%</td><td>7.45M</td><td>Co-marketing, integrations, and developer relations</td></tr><tr><td>Liquidity Provisioning</td><td>5%</td><td>3.72M</td><td>Enhancing token accessibility via listings or DEX onboarding</td></tr><tr><td>Marketing &#x26; User Growth</td><td>10%</td><td>7.45M</td><td>Campaigns, user onboarding, and ecosystem education</td></tr><tr><td>Operational Reserves</td><td>55%</td><td>40.96M</td><td>Flexible use cases and likely relocking</td></tr><tr><td>Team Operations &#x26; Compensation</td><td>15%</td><td>11.17M</td><td>Ensuring team alignment with platform usage</td></tr><tr><td>Advisors &#x26; Legal</td><td>5%</td><td>3.72M</td><td>External support, compliance, and legal expertise</td></tr></tbody></table>

> **Note:** These percentages apply to each unlocked tranche. Unused tokens will be re-locked, ensuring disciplined supply management.

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### 💡 Token Utility & Consumption Model

$TAPS features a true **utility sink design** within our ecosystem:

* **Free Tier Access:** Basic IP verification and limited searches available without tokens.
* **Access to Services:** The token grants access to premium features, usage credits, or discounts within the platform.
* **Usage Fees:** Tokens can be used to pay for API calls, analytics, or other metered services.
* **Discounts / Benefits:** Users paying with tokens receive discounts within the platform and may unlock higher service tiers or platform bonuses (e.g. increased usage limits, priority support).&#x20;
* **Power User Credits:** Tokens are burned when accessing advanced verification features, batch processing, and priority queue services beyond free tier limits.
* **Enterprise API Access:** After a limited free tier, developers consume tokens with each additional API call, creating a sustainable B2B utility sink scaled to usage volume.
* **Contributor Rewards:** Earn tokens by enhancing the platform with verified metadata and content additions, creating a balanced ecosystem where active participants benefit.

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### 📐 Economic Design

The $TAPS tokenomics structure supports sustainable ecosystem growth while minimizing regulatory risk:

* **Access-Limited Supply:** Tokens enter circulation only through scheduled, publicly verifiable unlocks.
* **Usage-Driven Circulation:** The unlocked tokens are deployed exclusively for platform activity—not for speculative gain.
* **Consumption-Based Model:** Tokens are permanently removed from circulation when used for services, creating a true utility sink that reinforces the token's purpose as a service access mechanism.

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### ❌ What $TAPS is *Not*

To avoid any misinterpretation regarding regulatory classification, $TAPS does **not**:

* Grant voting rights or influence over protocol governance
* Represent equity, ownership, or claims on future revenue
* Promise dividends, yield, or any form of passive income

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### 🔎 Transparency & Accountability

* **Public Reporting:** All token unlocks and wallet addresses associated with the team-held supply will be publicly disclosed.
* **Consumption Metrics:** Regular reporting on token consumption rates via platform usage and utility sinks.
* **Decision Basis:** Allocation decisions are made solely based on operational and ecosystem needs.
* **Visibility:** Real-time dashboards will track both token flows and consumption rates.