The $PACA Token Explained
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the $paca token bedrock of the alpaca network ecosystem the $paca token powers the entire alpaca network ecosystem designed to align the interests of developers, users, and token holders, it facilitates transactions, access to imo launches, and rewards $paca is the fuel that powers every economic loop on alpaca network, especially initial model offerings (imos) and the day to day trading of model tokens utility what it unlocks why it matters imo on ramp $paca is the sole currency accepted during imos on modelz buyers swap $paca for model tokens , seeding each project with committed capital directly backs open source ai while giving holders first crack at new launches bonding curve liquidity every model token launches with a $paca/model pool the curve quotes prices, absorbs buys & sells, and recycles fees to stakers keeps markets deep from block one and ties model demand to $paca volume staking lock $paca to earn a share of each model tokens, turns passive holding into yield and decision power governance hold $paca to vote on feature upgrades and steer the network turns your token into a decision making tool ecosystem fund a time locked reserve of $paca bankrolls grants, audits, and new app integrations sustains long term growth without outside capital acquiring $paca pick it up on dexs like uniswap (no private discounts, ever) \[how to buy $paca →] bottom line if you want to launch, trade, or build on tokenized ai models, you’ll use $paca either at the bonding curve, in the liquidity pool, or staked for a share of the upside token distribution the total supply $paca is 1 2 billion tokens the initial distribution includes allocations for the ecosystem fund, team, advisors, and public use no discounted tokens have ever been offered the team tokens are locked as outlined in the tokenomics in team finance security measures to protect token integrity, alpaca network implements robust security protocols multi signature wallets team and advisor allocations require multiple approvals for secure transactions smart contract audits regular audits are done by reputable firms to ensure contract reliability time locked vesting gradual release schedules align team and advisor incentives with long term goals team and advisors tokens have a 6 month cliff and unlock after over 12 months decentralized custody major token reserves are stored securely, reducing centralized risk be aware of any fake or malicious tokens! our ca is 0x3639e6f4c224ebd1bf6373c3d97917d33e0492bb