Tokenomics
ZET token allocation and emission schedule
$ZET Tokenomics
Document Version: 2.0
Last Updated: January 2026
MiCA-Aligned Disclosure
Token Metrics Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Supply | 100,000,000 $ZET |
| Presale Price | $0.40 |
| Listing Price | $0.75 |
| Initial Circulating Supply (TGE) | 27,527,000 $ZET (27.53%) |
| Initial Market Capitalisation | ~$20.65M |
| Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) | ~$73.25M |
Token Allocation
| Category | Allocation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presale | 5% | 5,000,000 $ZET |
| Staking Rewards | 15% | 15,000,000 $ZET |
| Exchanges & Liquidity | 15% | 15,000,000 $ZET |
| Treasury | 21% | 21,000,000 $ZET |
| Marketing | 15% | 15,000,000 $ZET |
| Team | 20% | 20,000,000 $ZET |
| Community Rewards (Airdrop & Incentives) | 9% | 9,000,000 $ZET |
Vesting & Emissions Schedule
Presale & Liquidity
- TGE Unlock: Fully unlocked at TGE
- Vesting: None
- Purpose: Initial liquidity and early supporter rewards
Staking Rewards
- TGE Unlock: 0%
- Vesting: Linear monthly emission over ~24 months
- Purpose: Long-term ecosystem incentives
Marketing
- TGE Unlock: Partial
- Vesting: Gradual monthly unlocks following TGE
- Purpose: Community growth and awareness
Treasury
- TGE Unlock: Delayed
- Vesting: Structured monthly release
- Purpose: Development, operations, strategic initiatives
Team
- Cliff: 12 months
- Vesting: Linear vesting over extended duration after cliff
- Purpose: Long-term team alignment
Community Rewards (Airdrop & Incentives)
- TGE Unlock: Front-loaded
- Vesting: Diminishing monthly emissions
- Purpose: Community distribution and engagement
Emission Curve
Token inflation follows a controlled emission curve, decreasing over time as allocations complete.
| Period | Monthly Emission | Cumulative Supply |
|---|---|---|
| TGE | 27.53% | 27,527,000 $ZET |
| Month 6 | ~3-4% | ~45% |
| Month 12 | ~2-3% | ~55% |
| Month 18 | ~2% | ~65% |
| Month 24 | ~1-2% | ~75% |
| Month 36 | ~1% | ~90% |
| Month 48 | Final | 100% |
The emission figures above are indicative summaries. The exact monthly token release amounts are defined in the official token release schedule.
Fee Structure
Trading Fees
| Product | Maker Fee | Taker Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ZDEX Perpetuals | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Zet Swap | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Prediction Market | 1% of winnings | 1% of winnings |
Platform Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Staking Pool Creation | 0.002 BNB |
| Bond Sale Creation | 0.002 BNB |
| Bond Sale Proceeds | 1% of total raised |
Revenue Distribution
Protocol revenue is distributed as follows:
| Recipient | Percentage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Stakers | 40% | Revenue share rewards |
| Treasury | 30% | Development & operations |
| Buyback | 20% | Supply reduction |
| Insurance Fund | 10% | User protection |
Deflationary Mechanisms
Buyback Program
- 20% of protocol revenue allocated to buybacks
- Purchased tokens may be burned or redistributed
- Quarterly execution with public announcements
Fee Burns
- Portion of trading fees burned directly
- Reduces circulating supply over time
- Transparent on-chain tracking
Emission projections do not account for potential buyback-and-burn activity. Any supply reduction from buybacks will be disclosed transparently via on-chain data.
Governance Allocation
$ZET holders can participate in governance on:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Protocol Parameters | Fee rates, collateral requirements |
| Treasury Spending | Development grants, marketing budgets |
| New Products | Feature priorities, new market listings |
| Partnerships | Integration approvals, co-marketing |
Note: Governance participation does not imply managerial control or ownership of the protocol.
Governance rights relate solely to protocol parameters and do not confer equity, profit rights, or ownership in Zetarium or its operators.
Risk Disclosure
Token-specific risks include:
- Token price volatility independent of protocol success
- Emission schedule may impact token value
- Governance participation requires active involvement
- Staking involves opportunity cost and lockup periods
- Regulatory treatment of utility tokens may change
Zetarium provides no guarantees regarding token value or returns.
Token metrics are final as of January 2026. Any future changes will be announced through official governance processes.