Pre-migration documentation. This site reflects the pre-migration state of the protocol. It’s mostly current, but a few edges may not match ZERA at launch. We’re finalizing the new, detailed ZERA docs now. Thanks for your patience.
$ZERA Tokenomics & Economics
Mathematical foundations of our deflationary tokenomics and value accrual mechanisms
Burn mechanism not yet launched.
- In development: burn contracts and parameters
- Subject to change: rates and percentages pending review
- Regulatory assessment in progress
- Community feedback may refine parameters
$ZERA uses a transparent, formula‑driven deflationary design where protocol activity drives token burns across supported assets (stablecoins, BTC, SOL, etc.). This aims to create adoption‑driven scarcity and value accrual. This mechanism is currently in development.
Token Metrics (Simulated Data)
⚠️ Burn mechanism not yet launched - showing simulated projections
📊 Supply Dynamics Modeling
What This Chart Shows: This visualization models the mathematical relationship between protocol volume, automatic token burns, and resulting supply dynamics. It demonstrates how deflationary mechanics could impact token scarcity over time.
Key Metrics:
- Remaining Supply: Total tokens left after cumulative burns
- Burned Tokens: Total $ZERA tokens removed from circulation
- Price Elasticity: Mathematical sensitivity of price to supply changes
- Protocol Volume: Cumulative USDC value processed through the protocol
⚠️ Development Status: Burn mechanism not yet launched. These are economic models, not operational data.
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Deflationary Mechanics
- Automatic Burn: Every $1 of protocol volume automatically burns $0.010 worth of $ZERA
- Supply Reduction: 17.00% of total supply already burned
- Price Elasticity: Current elasticity of 2.05 indicates high sensitivity
- Network Effects: Larger user base improves privacy for all participants
Value Accrual Model
- Automatic Burns: No manual intervention required
- Volume Scaling: Higher adoption accelerates deflationary pressure
- Predictable Mechanics: Mathematical transparency enables informed investment
- Long-term Incentives: Burns reward patient capital over speculative trading
Burn Formula
The fundamental equation governing $ZERA token burns:
- ΔS = Tokens burned per transaction
- β = Burn percentage (rates TBD, subject to change)
- V = Transaction volume in USDC/SOL value
Supply Dynamics
The total supply decreases over time based on cumulative protocol volume:
- S(t) = Remaining supply at time t
- S₀ = Initial supply (1 billion tokens)
- V(t) = Cumulative protocol volume up to time t
Price Impact Model
Token price responds to supply changes and demand dynamics:
- P(t) = Token price at time t
- D(t) = Demand for tokens at time t
- S(t) = Remaining supply at time t
Automatic Burn on Privacy Activation
// Automatic burn on every privacy activationfunction activatePrivacy(usdcAmount) {const burnAmount = calculateBurnAmount(usdcAmount)burn(burnAmount) // automaticenablePrivacy(usdcAmount)}
Volume‑Responsive Burns
// Burn rate scales with volume (planned)burnAmount = beta * txVolumetotalSupply -= burnAmount // automatic
Cross‑Chain Burn Aggregation (Future)
// Aggregate burns across networksfunction aggregateBurns() {const total = solanaBurns + ethereumBurns + polygonBurnsupdateGlobalSupply(total)}