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# 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**        |
| ------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | ----------------- |
| Genesis / Community Round (Complete)                          | 0.10%          | 1,000,000         |
| Private Round (Complete)                                      | 0.026%         | 260,000           |
| Strategic VC & Institutional (uncommitted)                    | 0.374%         | 3,740,000         |
| Public / TGE / Exchanges Phase 1                              | 3.0%           | 30,000,000        |
| Market Maker Reserve                                          | 1.0%           | 10,000,000        |
| Market Maker Reserve (Uncommitted)                            | 1.5%           | 15,000,000        |
| Validators & Security Incentives                              | 8.0%           | 80,000,000        |
| DePIN & Staking Rewards                                       | 15.0%          | 150,000,000       |
| Founder Tokens                                                | 15.0%          | 150,000,000       |
| DAO Treasury & Governance                                     | 17.0%          | 170,000,000       |
| Ecosystem, Community & Grants                                 | 12.0%          | 120,000,000       |
| Marketing / PR / Strategic Partnerships                       | 13.5%          | 135,000,000       |
| Technology, R\&D & Products                                   | 10.0%          | 100,000,000       |
| Tminter Agent Fee Reserve & Other products Related incentives | 3.5%           | 35,000,000        |
| **Total**                                                     | **100%**       | **1,000,000,000** |

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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.