$VALE Tokenomics
The $VALE token is the governance and utility token of the Vale protocol. It enables community ownership, protocol governance, and access to exclusive features.Token Utility
$VALE provides three core utilities within the Vale ecosystem:1. Priority Pool Access
Community First
$VALE holders receive reserved capacity in high-demand vaults. When popular
yield opportunities have limited capacity, token holders get priority
allocation.
2. Governance Rights
Protocol Direction
$VALE holders vote on key protocol decisions including: - Which chains to
expand to - Which protocols to integrate - Fee parameters - Treasury
allocation
3. Community Rewards
Shared Benefits
$VALE holders participate in community reward programs. As Vale integrates
with new protocols and earns partner incentives, token holders share in the
benefits.
Token Distribution
The $VALE token supply is designed to prioritize the community while ensuring long-term protocol sustainability.Allocation Overview
| Category | Allocation | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Community | 40% | Airdrops, points conversion, community incentives |
| Ecosystem | 25% | Protocol integrations, partnerships, liquidity |
| Team | 20% | Core contributors with vesting |
| Treasury | 15% | Protocol development and operations |
Visual Breakdown
Vesting Schedules
To ensure long-term alignment, significant portions of the token supply are subject to vesting:Team Tokens
- 12-month cliff (no tokens released for first year)
- 36-month linear vesting after cliff
- Total vesting period: 4 years
Ecosystem Tokens
- Released progressively based on integration milestones
- Used for liquidity provision and partner incentives
Treasury Tokens
- Governed by token holder votes
- Used for ongoing protocol development
Community Allocation
The 40% community allocation is the largest category and includes:Points Conversion
Vale Points earned through deposits will convert to $VALE tokens at launch:- Conversion rate to be announced
- All points are on-chain verifiable via EAS attestations
- Larger depositors and longer-term holders earn more
Future Airdrops
A portion of community allocation is reserved for:- Early adopters
- Active governance participants
- Community contributors
Ongoing Incentives
Continuous rewards for:- Liquidity providers
- Protocol usage
- Governance participation
Governance
$VALE enables decentralized governance of the Vale protocol:What Token Holders Vote On
Chain Expansion
Which new chains should Vale deploy on?
Protocol Integration
Which yield protocols should Vale integrate?
Fee Structure
Should protocol fees be adjusted?
Treasury Spend
How should treasury funds be allocated?
Governance Process
- Proposal: Any token holder can submit a proposal
- Discussion: Community discussion period
- Voting: Token-weighted voting
- Execution: Approved proposals are implemented
Token Metrics
Final token metrics will be announced before launch. The following are
indicative parameters.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Supply | Fixed at launch |
| Initial Circulating | TBA |
| Inflation | None (fixed supply) |
| Chain | Base (primary) |
Timeline
Points Accumulation (Current)
Users earn Vale Points through deposits. Points are recorded on-chain.