8. Tokenomics
Total Supply: 1 billion $KAIROS Deployment Network: Kairos Protocol Network Future deployments planned for BNB Chain and Base Chain, depending on ecosystem growth.
1. Token Allocation
Category
Percentage
Amount
Vesting Schedule
Team Incentives
15%
150M
6-month lock post-mainnet launch, then 2-year linear release
VC / Investors
15%
150M
Monthly release after TGE
Operations
3%
30M
6-month lock, for marketing and ecosystem operations
Community Airdrop
3%
30M
5% released at TGE (1.5M), remainder over 1 year
Liquidity & Market Making
4%
40M
20% at TGE (8M), remainder over 2 years
User Mining (Ecosystem Incentives)
60%
600M
Block-based release over ~10 years, dynamically adjusted by participation
2. Mining Mechanism Design
(1) SoulBoundRing Devices
Three tiers of SoulBoundRing hardware will be sold publicly. Each device is bound to a unique DID NFT. Specs:
Model
Kairos Core (400U)
Kairos Pro (1200U)
Kairos Elite (3600U)
Daily Base Power
10 units/day
36 units/day
135 units/day
(2) Genesis Mining Phase (Month 1)
Hardware Cap: 5,000 limited-edition SoulBoundRings, each tied to a unique DID. Device ID determines mining weight.
Activation: Genesis mining starts once all 5,000 devices are activated.
Reward Format: Before token launch, users earn veKAIROS credits, redeemable 1:1 for $KAIROS after mainnet launch.
Daily Emission:
Total in Month 1: 15M $KAIROS (2.5% of mining allocation)
Daily: 500K $KAIROS
Per Device: = 500K / Total Network Hashrate × Device Hashrate
Requirements:
Daily health data collection required for mining
Data quality score impacts yield (±20%)
(3) Phase 2: Dynamic Reduction
Post-Genesis Daily Emission: Reduced to 400K/day
Halving Rule: For every additional 5,000 devices, mining efficiency drops by 30% cumulatively.
Examples:
10,000 devices → 70% × 400K = 280K/day
15,000 devices → 70% × 280K = 196K/day
… and so on.
Balance Mechanism:
New devices require staking 500 $KAIROS (6-month lock)
20% of staked tokens are burned
Staking requirement decreases as sales grow, dynamically adjusted
3. Daily Emission Distribution
Recipient
Share
Example (500K/day)
Device Holders
60%
300K/day — Based on device hashrate
Stakers
25%
125K/day — Weighted by amount and duration
Referral Incentives
15%
75K/day — For inviting new users/devs
Note: During Genesis Mining, staking is not enabled. The 25% reserved for staking (375K total) will be burned.
4. Deflation Mechanisms
Burn Trigger
Linked Module
Value to Ecosystem
20% Burn on New Device Staking
DePIN Onboarding
Reduces token supply, increases price support
30% Burn on B2B Data Purchases
Data Marketplace & Compute Network
Boosts data utility and liquidity
15% Burn on Gas Fees
AI Layer, Dev Toolchain
Filters low-value calls, raises model quality
Token Burn on DID NFT Upgrades
Identity & Governance System
Increases user commitment, enhances DAO participation
Token Burn on Premium API Usage
Plugin Layer & Dev Ecosystem
Encourages quality devs, filters spam, attracts enterprise use
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