QuantumCoin Tokenomics

Full economic breakdown of QuantumCoin (QTC)

Version 3.0 - April 2025

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Token Utility
  3. Token Distribution
  4. Vesting Schedule
  5. Emission Plan
  6. Governance (DAO)
  7. Use Cases
  8. Economic Simulation
  9. FAQ

1. Introduction

Token Purpose:

"Powering decentralized certification"

QuantumCoin (QTC) is designed as a fixed-supply utility token to fuel a decentralized certification ecosystem with transparent economics and no hidden inflation. The protocol uses a predictable fee structure with all tokens pre-allocated at launch.

Total Supply

25,000,000 QTC (Fixed supply)

Supply Model

No minting or burning

Certification Fee

0.10 QTC per file

Cost Comparison

Service Cost Time
Traditional Notary €50-100 1-3 days
Blockchain Certification €5-20 1-3 hours
QuantumCoin (QTC) €0.10 ~3 minutes

2. Token Utility

Certification Fees

0.10 QTC per file certification:

  • 100% allocated to platform sustainability
  • Fixed fee structure
  • No token destruction

Future Staking

Planned for Q4 2025:

  • Feature planned - not live
  • Potential fee discounts
  • Governance participation

Feature planned — not live

Governance Rights

Future DAO participation:

  • Planned for Q4 2025
  • 1 QTC = 1 vote
  • Proposal threshold: 10,000 QTC

Feature planned — not live

Premium Access

Unlock premium features:

  • API access
  • Bulk certification
  • Advanced analytics

3. Token Distribution

Initial Allocation

Category Percentage Tokens
Liquidity 35% 8,750,000
Marketing 20% 5,000,000
Community 15% 3,750,000
Team 15% 3,750,000
Reserve 10% 2,500,000
Private Sale 5% 1,250,000
Token Distribution

Circulating Supply Timeline

Year Circulating Supply % of Total
2025 (Launch) 10,000,000 40%
2026 18,750,000 75%
2027 23,750,000 95%
2028+ 25,000,000 100%

4. Vesting Schedule

Team Allocation (15%)

  • Cliff: 6 months
  • Vesting: 24 months linear
  • Locked: Multisig wallet
  • Purpose: Long-term alignment

Private Sale (5%)

  • Lock: 6 months full lock
  • Release: 100% at unlock
  • Price: $0.025 per QTC
  • Participants: Strategic partners

Liquidity (35%)

  • Initial DEX Liquidity: 15% (locked 12 months)
  • CEX Listings: 10%
  • Future Liquidity: 10% (released quarterly)

Vesting Summary

Category Cliff Vesting Period Monthly Release
Team 6 months 24 months 156,250 QTC
Advisors 3 months 12 months 104,167 QTC
Marketing None 36 months 138,889 QTC

5. Emission Plan

Supply Mechanics

  • Max Supply: 25,000,000 QTC (fixed)
  • Initial Circulating: 10,000,000 QTC (40%)
  • No Burn Mechanism: All fees recycled into platform
  • Immutable Supply: Minting permanently disabled
Supply Projection

Revenue Streams

Certification Fees

0.10 QTC per file

100% allocated to platform

API Usage

0.05 QTC per call

Enterprise pricing available

Premium Features

10 QTC/month

Bulk discounts available

6. Governance (DAO - Planned)

DAO Launch:

Q4 2025 (Planned)

Voting System

  • 1 QTC = 1 vote
  • 7-day voting period
  • 40% quorum required

Feature planned — not live

Governance Scope

  • Fee structure changes
  • Treasury allocations
  • Protocol upgrades

Feature planned — not live

Delegation

  • Vote delegation allowed
  • Professional delegates program
  • Revocable at any time

Feature planned — not live

Treasury Management

  • Multi-sig wallet (5/9)
  • Quarterly budget proposals
  • Transparent reporting

Feature planned — not live

7. Real-World Use Cases

Artists & Creators

Prove authenticity of digital artwork with timestamped certifications.

Example: NFT artist certifying 100 pieces/day

Legal Documents

Businesses certifying contracts at 90% cost reduction.

Example: Law firm certifying 500 contracts/month

Academic Records

Universities issuing tamper-proof diplomas on blockchain.

Example: 10,000 diplomas certified annually

Developers

API integration for automated certification workflows.

Example: SaaS platform with 1M API calls/month

Government

Public records certification with quantum-resistant proofs.

Example: Land registry certification

Community

Future staking rewards from protocol participation.

Planned for Q4 2025

8. Economic Simulation

Projected Revenue at Scale

Daily Users Certifications/Day Daily Revenue (QTC) Platform Treasury
10,000 20,000 2,000 QTC 2,000 QTC
50,000 100,000 10,000 QTC 10,000 QTC
100,000 200,000 20,000 QTC 20,000 QTC

*Assuming 2 certifications per user on average

Future Staking Simulation

QTC Staked Projected APY Annual Reward
10,000 10-15% 1,000-1,500 QTC
50,000 12-18% 6,000-9,000 QTC
100,000+ 15-20% 15,000-20,000 QTC

9. Tokenomics FAQ

Why choose a deflationary model?

Our burn mechanism (50% of fees) creates constant buy pressure while reducing supply, aligning long-term incentives between users and token holders.

Can the total supply increase?

No, the max supply is hard-capped at 100M QTC. The only changes to supply come from the burn mechanism.

How does the team make money?

The team's compensation comes solely from the 15% allocation vested over 2 years. No additional tokens can be minted.

What prevents whale domination?

Our tiered staking system and quadratic voting for certain proposals ensure smaller holders have proportional influence.

Is there a minimum stake amount?

No minimum, but larger stakes receive bonus APY to encourage long-term holding.