Tokenomics: Overview

Tokenomics breakdown

Core Tokens

Arcadia’s tokenomics are designed to incentivize long-term participation, align stakeholder interests, and ensure sustainable growth. Two primary tokens—AAA and stAAA—form the core of this ecosystem.

1. AAA (Utility Token)

• Type: ERC-20
• Role: Foundational token fueling the Arcadia protocol’s ecosystem.
• Distribution: Earned through protocol emissions (incentivizing engagement, liquidity provision and stabilizing yields).
• Benefits:
  • Access to premium features and yield strategies.

2. stAAA (Staked AAA)

• Type: ERC-20 (issued 1:1 from AAA)
• Role: Governance and advanced utility token, derived by staking AAA.
• Benefits:
  • Voting power in the Arcadia DAO.
  • Eligibility for staking rewards, yields of staked assets and bribes.
  • Access to premium features and yield strategies.
  • Voting rights for the yield stabilization mechanism.
• Details:

Staking & Unstaking Mechanisms

Staking AAA for stAAA

• Conversion: Lock AAA to mint stAAA at a 1:1 ratio.