$ZEEK

Token Utility

$ZEEK is the backbone of the ecosystem, designed to drive utility across operations and security throughout the network. It's utilities are:

• Gas token

• Node staking / rewarding

• Access to features

• Liquidity for reserves

As the network's primary currency, $ZEEK facilitates transaction and gas fees, which are required for all transactions, smart contract executions, and even in-app purchases. The growing adoption of dApps and services within the ecosystem will amplify this demand, reinforcing $ZEEK’s role as a key utility token, since dApp developers, users, and service providers must pay these fees to operate within the ecosystem.

$ZEEK also supports decentralized governance by enabling users to operate or stake in nodes such as Institutional and Retail Nodes. Node operators stake tokens to enhance their performance and earn higher rewards, aligning their interests with the network's long-term growth. This system incentivizes active participation while strengthening governance.

To accelerate user growth, a portion of $ZEEK tokens is reserved for airdrops, marketing campaigns, and other incentives. These initiatives encourage ecosystem participation and drive awareness of the token’s utility in the beginning so that Zekret can reach critical mass fast.

$ZEEK also facilitates cross-chain operations by acting as the currency for bridging fees. Users can transfer assets between the network and external chains securely and efficiently, growing Zekret's value beyond the native ecosystem.

Token Distribution

Tranche	Allocation	TGE	Total Vesting
Investors	20%	<25%	<36 months
Public	3%	100%	-
Foundation & Team	11%	0%	<48 months
Nodes	50%	0%	60 months
Incentives	10%	0%	18 months
Liquidity	6%	100%	-

The token supply is strategically allocated to support sustainable network growth, incentivize long-term engagement, and ensure ecosystem development. Allocations are governed by defined vesting schedules and targeted usage, aligning with project objectives and fostering a healthy token economy.

Node rewards follow an adaptive model balancing token distributions and gas fees over time: early in the network’s lifecycle, node operators receive higher token rewards due to limited network activity and lower gas fee revenue. This approach incentivizes early participation, securing the network during its foundational stages.

As the network matures, increased transaction volumes and active nodes generate more significant gas fee revenue. By the 36-month mark, token distributions are gradually reduced, with gas fees comprising a more substantial portion of rewards. This decaying distribution model ensures sustainability, preserving token scarcity while maintaining consistent rewards for node operators.

As a share of total supply, we can see that investor tokens are the main tokens on the market in the first year and start to dwindle out of market share as Node and Foundation & Advisor tokens start to enter. This allows the VCs to exit into the bull market, and the users that Zekret is building up over the months prior to TGE to have tokens with great liquidity available for purchase.

Through these mechanisms, $ZEEK's distribution strategy aligns incentives with the ecosystem's growth trajectory, ensuring long-term value and utility for all stakeholders.