# Tokenomics

#### Token Overview

| **Name**         | **International Bitcoin Virtual Machine** |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Ticker**       | IBVM                                      |
| **Total Supply** | 1,000,000,000 IBVM (1 Billion)            |
| **Decimals**     | 18                                        |

IBVM is the native utility token that powers the IBVM Chain—designed to drive participation, incentivize network contributions, and support long-term scalability across decentralized applications.

#### 📊 Supply & Allocation

| **Category**                | **Allocation** | **Tokens (Millions)** |
| --------------------------- | -------------- | --------------------- |
| Early Adopters              | 0.10%          | 1                     |
| <p>VCs & Institutional      |                |                       |
| <br>Investors</p>           | 3.0%           | 30                    |
| Launchpads                  | 4.50%          | 45                    |
| Public Exchanges            | 6.40%          | 64                    |
| <p>DAO and Liquidity        |                |                       |
| <br>Reserves</p>            | 14.0%          | 140                   |
| <p>Marketing                |                |                       |
| <br>(Campaigns/PR/          |                |                       |
| <br>Onboarding)</p>         | 12.0%          | 120                   |
| <p>Validators and           |                |                       |
| <br>Security Incentives</p> | 8.0%           | 80                    |
| <p>Technology,              |                |                       |
| <br>Research &              |                |                       |
| <br>Development</p>         | 10.0%          | 100                   |
| <p>DEPIN and Staking        |                |                       |
| <br>Solutions</p>           | 15.0%          | 150                   |
| Founder Tokens              | 15.0%          | 150                   |
| <p>Ecosystem,               |                |                       |
| <br>Community &             |                |                       |
| <br>Strategic Tie-ups</p>   | 12.0%          | 120                   |
| **Total**                   | **100%**       | **1000**              |

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#### 🔧 IBVM Utility: Use Cases That Power the Ecosystem

**⚙️ Transaction Fees**

* All transactions on the IBVM Chain require IBVM tokens for gas fees—enabling fast, low-cost execution.

**🛡️ Decentralized Escrow**

* IBVM is used as a settlement token in trustless escrow contracts across multiple industries including real estate, services, and international trade.

**💸 Lending & Borrowing**

* Token holders can collateralize IBVM or BTC to access DeFi lending protocols on the chain.

**🔁 Staking & Governance**

* Stake IBVM to participate in network governance, vote on proposals, and earn rewards for securing the ecosystem.

**💼 Incentives for Validators & Miners**

* Validators and future BitVM miners are rewarded in IBVM tokens, supporting a decentralized and secure network.

**🔄 Cross-chain Swaps**

* IBVM serves as a utility token for seamless swaps across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other Layer 1 chains.

**📈 Ecosystem Rewards**

* IBVM powers liquidity mining, referral programs, and ecosystem grants for dApp developers and early adopters.

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#### 📈 Economic Design Goals

* 🔥 **Deflationary Mechanics**: Potential token burns through fee redistribution or fixed supply staking.
* 🧮 **Utility-Driven Demand**: Core token use cases ensure IBVM remains integral to network activity.
* 🏦 **Sustainable Treasury**: Allocations to mining, expansion, and liquidity ensure long-term growth and flexibility.


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