50 Tokenomic Terms

Core Tokenomics Concepts

1. Tokenomics: The economics of a token, including its creation, distribution, and utility.
2. Token: A digital asset built on a blockchain.
3. Utility Token: A token with specific use cases within a platform.
4. Security Token: A token representing ownership or investment in an asset.
5. Governance Token: A token that grants voting rights in a decentralized system.
6. Stablecoin: A token pegged to a stable asset like fiat currency.
7. NFT (Non-Fungible Token): A unique, indivisible token representing ownership.
8. Fungible Token: A token interchangeable with others of the same type.
9. Token Supply: The total number of tokens in circulation.
10. Circulating Supply: The number of tokens currently available for trading.

Token Distribution

11. Initial Coin Offering (ICO): A fundraising method using tokens.
12. Initial Exchange Offering (IEO): Token sale conducted on a cryptocurrency exchange.
13. Initial DEX Offering (IDO): Token sale conducted on a decentralized exchange.
14. Airdrop: Free distribution of tokens to wallet addresses.
15. Vesting: Locking up tokens for a specific period before release.
16. Token Burn: Permanently removing tokens from circulation.
17. Minting: Creating new tokens.
18. Token Allocation: Distribution of tokens among stakeholders.
19. Private Sale: Early token sale to select investors.
20. Public Sale: Token sale open to the general public.

Token Utility and Functionality

21. Staking: Locking up tokens to support network operations.
22. Yield Farming: Earning rewards by providing liquidity.
23. Liquidity Mining: Rewarding users for adding liquidity to a pool.
24. Gas Fees: Transaction fees paid in tokens.
25. Governance: Using tokens to vote on protocol changes.
26. Token Burn Mechanism: Reducing supply by burning tokens.
27. Inflationary Token: A token with an increasing supply over time.
28. Deflationary Token: A token with a decreasing supply over time.
29. Token Utility: The purpose or function of a token within its ecosystem.
30. Token Velocity: The rate at which tokens are exchanged.

Economic Models

31. Inflation Rate: The rate at which new tokens are created.
32. Deflation Rate: The rate at which tokens are removed from circulation.
33. Tokenomics Model: The economic framework of a token.
34. Monetary Policy: Rules governing token supply and distribution.
35. Token Value: The market price of a token.
36. Market Cap: The total value of all tokens in circulation.
37. Fully Diluted Market Cap: The market cap if all tokens were in circulation.
38. Token Scarcity: Limited supply to increase token value.
39. Token Demand: The desire to hold or use a token.
40. Token Incentives: Rewards for participating in the ecosystem.

Regulation and Compliance

41. KYC (Know Your Customer): Verifying user identities.
42. AML (Anti-Money Laundering): Preventing illegal financial activities.
43. Securities Law: Regulations governing security tokens.
44. Utility Token Regulation: Rules for tokens with specific use cases.
45. Taxation: Tax implications of holding or trading tokens.
46. Compliance: Adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
47. Token Classification: Categorizing tokens as utility, security, or payment tokens.
48. Regulatory Sandbox: A controlled environment for testing token projects.
49. Legal Framework: Laws governing token issuance and use.
50. Token Audit: Reviewing a token’s code and economics for security and compliance.