Tokenomics

Overview

The $PLAI token is the native gas fee token of the PlayAI Chain and acts as the medium of payment, and facilitating incentivization within the ecosystem.

Supply Cap

$PLAI has a capped supply of 1,000,000,000 $PLAI. The supply will never be increase more than 1,000,000,000 $PLAI.

Distribution:

	Allocation	No of Tokens
Team	15%	150,000,000
Advisors	5%	50,000,000
Investors	25%	250,000,000
Ecosystem Rewards	20%	200,000,000
Community & Marketing	10%	100,000,000
Ecosystem Development Fund	10%	100,000,000
Reserve Fund	8%	80,000,000
Airdrops	7%	70,000,000

Team

15% of the $PLAI token supply is allocated to the core team, with a linear vesting period over four years following a one-year cliff. This structure is designed to incentivize long-term commitment from the founding team and includes a dedicated token pool to attract and retain future employees.

Investors

25% of the total $PLAI supply, representing 150,000,000 tokens, is allocated to investors across the past and future fundraising rounds. This portion is reserved to reward and incentivize early and strategic investors who provide crucial funding and support during the initial stages of the platform’s development. The allocation is designed to align investor interests with the long-term success of Play AI, providing them with a stake in the platform’s growth and ensuring their continued commitment. This allocation includes a structured vesting schedule to balance immediate rewards with long-term engagement and stability.

Advisors

An additional 5% allocation is reserved for advisors. This portion is designed to recognize and reward the strategic guidance and expertise provided by advisors throughout the project's development. These are subject to a vesting schedule that aligns with the strategic milestones and contributions made by the advisory team, ensuring their ongoing engagement and alignment with the project's long-term success.

Oasis Node Rewards

20% of the total $PLAI supply, equating to 200,000,000 tokens, is allocated to Oasis Node Rewards or Emissions. This reserve is dedicated to incentivizing and rewarding active node operators based on their contributions to network operations, data verification, and overall performance.

Community & Marketing

10% of the $PLAI supply, or 100,000,000 tokens, is allocated to Community & Marketing efforts. This portion is set aside to support product marketing, incentivising various stakeholders (users, developers, partners, and more), promotional activities, community-building initiatives, and strategic marketing campaigns. This wil helps raise awareness about Play AI, engage potential users and partners for the platform’s expansion and adoption.

Ecosystem Development Fund

10% of the total supply, amounting to 100,000,000 $PLAI tokens, is designated for the Ecosystem Development Fund. This fund is intended to support the development and integration of new ecosystem products, features, applications, and services within the Play AI ecosystem. It provides financial resources to developers, researchers, and partners who contribute to the platform’s technological advancement and ecosystem growth.

Reserve Fund

8% of the $PLAI supply, which is 80,000,000 tokens, is allocated to a Reserve Fund. This fund acts as a financial cushion for challenges or opportunities that may arise. It ensures the platform’s stability and resilience by providing a buffer to manage operational risks, economic fluctuations, and unexpected costs.

Airdrops

7% of the total supply, or 70,000,000 $PLAI tokens, is reserved for Airdrops. This allocation is designed to facilitate widespread distribution of tokens to new users and reward existing participants. Airdrops are a key strategy for increasing token visibility, incentivizing engagement, and expanding the user base by introducing $PLAI to a broader audience.