Tokenomics
5.1 Overview
The $KINU token is the economic backbone of the Karate Inu ecosystem. It is not just a reward token — it is a proof-of-contribution asset that links intelligence, participation, and value. The design of $KINU is centered on three core principles:
Incentivize high-quality participation
Ensure sustainable token flow
Empower long-term contributors through utility and governance
5.2 Supply & Emission Policy
Total Supply: 10,000,000,000 KINU
Initial Circulating Supply (at TGE): ~2,000,000,000 KINU (~20%)
Deflationary Pressure: Future burn mechanics tied to AI PASS consumption and DAO votes
No inflation beyond total supply
Token release follows a strict vesting schedule to ensure fairness, prevent early dumps, and align the team and investors with long-term vision.
5.3 Utility-Driven Ecosystem Flow
$KINU flows across multiple layers of the platform:
🔄 Contribution & Reward Loop
Users complete AI missions → earn $KINU
Contributors receive higher rewards based on insight quality
Weekly top submissions unlock bonus KINU
🧠 Access & Functionality
Spend $KINU to acquire AI PASS (required for premium missions)
Use KINU Points (earned via activity) in the Mini-App economy
Access to exclusive analytics, leaderboards, and DAO governance
📈 Supply Sink Mechanisms (Planned)
Burn % of KINU used for mission resets or premium analysis tools
Stake-to-unlock modules for high-level contributors
Seasonal limited quests with one-time token entry
5.4 Demand Catalysts
To support long-term demand for $KINU, the project is structured around growing real usage instead of speculative cycles:
AI Agent Growth
As more users interact with the AI, more $KINU is required for premium access
Referral & PASS System
AI Participation Passes are in limited supply and must be earned or bought with KINU
Leaderboard Prestige
Contributor ranks tied to performance history, with KINU-based milestone unlocks
Cross-platform Expansion
Use of $KINU in future AI-integrated services beyond Telegram (Discord, Web, etc.)
5.5 Liquidity & Exchange Strategy
To ensure sufficient liquidity while minimizing volatility:
Initial Liquidity Provision: 10% of total supply will be allocated
Listing Strategy: Focus on CEX/DEX hybrid support starting with BSC-native DEX (PancakeSwap)
Market Making: Strategic MM partners will be onboarded post-launch
Anti-Dump Mechanics: Team and partner tokens fully vested or linearly released, minimizing early sell pressure
5.6 Ecosystem Growth Strategy
The 20% allocation to Ecosystem Growth & AI Ops will support:
Expanding AI mission types and domain knowledge
Funding for community-driven bounties, translation, and growth loops
Hosting hackathons, co-op campaigns, and education rewards
Research grants to external contributors improving the AI model or token use
5.7 Long-Term Sustainability
The token model is designed not only for activity-based incentives but also for collaborative learning economics — where users shape both value and knowledge.
Karate Inu will continuously adapt token mechanics through DAO input, usage analytics, and external integration opportunities, ensuring that $KINU remains useful, meaningful, and desirable.
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