# Tokenomics

#### Overview of Metai Network Token (TAI)

Metai Network operates on a native utility token, Metai Network Token (TAI), which powers the ecosystem by facilitating transactions, rewarding participants, and enabling governance. The TAI token is central to the functioning of the platform, allowing users to access decentralized AI computing power, participate in governance, and engage with the AI market.

TAI tokens serve the following key functions:

* Incentives for Node Operators: Node operators provide the computational and storage resources required to run AI workloads. They are rewarded with TAI tokens for their participation, which encourages more users to contribute to the network and ensures its scalability and reliability.
* AI Model Deployment & Usage: Developers and businesses can pay in TAI tokens for the computing resources needed to deploy and run AI models on the network. This includes the costs associated with training, fine-tuning, and inference processing.
* Governance and Decision Making: TAI holders can participate in the governance of the Metai Network by voting on key decisions, such as protocol upgrades, network improvements, and treasury allocations. This ensures the platform evolves in a way that reflects the community's interests.
* Marketplace Transactions: The AI marketplace, a key component of Metai Network, will use TAI tokens for transactions, including the buying and selling of AI models, datasets, and services. This adds liquidity and utility to the token while fostering a vibrant ecosystem of AI creators and consumers.

#### Total Supply and Distribution

The total supply of TAI tokens is capped at 1,000,000,000 (1 billion) tokens. The distribution of tokens is carefully designed to ensure long-term sustainability, incentivize participation, and foster ecosystem growth. The distribution model balances the interests of all stakeholders, including investors, node operators, developers, and the broader community.

Token Distribution:

* 80% for Ecosystem Liquidity and Community Incentives:\
  The largest share of tokens (80%) is reserved for ensuring the liquidity of the platform and incentivizing participants in the network. This includes rewards for node operators, developers, and other community contributors. It also includes liquidity provision for the Metai AI marketplace, ensuring a dynamic and healthy flow of tokens.
* 8% for Node Operators:\
  A significant portion of the ecosystem's liquidity will be allocated to node operators. These tokens will be distributed based on the computational resources contributed, with higher contributions yielding more rewards. This ensures that nodes remain a core part of the network, allowing Metai Network to scale and support large-scale AI workloads.
* 2% for Development and Research:\
  This allocation is dedicated to supporting ongoing development, R\&D, and optimization of the Metai Network. It will fund the continuous improvement of the platform, support collaboration with academic institutions, and incentivize the development of new AI solutions and applications on the network.
* 5% for Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Expansion:\
  5% of the token supply will be allocated to strategic partnerships, including collaborations with AI research institutions, blockchain projects, and businesses that integrate Metai Network’s technology. This helps ensure the network's growth and adoption in real-world applications, expanding its reach and creating a broad base of users.
* 5% for Early Investors & Advisors:\
  A portion of tokens (5%) is allocated to early investors, partners, and advisors who have contributed to the initial development of Metai Network. These stakeholders are key in providing the financial backing and expertise needed for the network's launch and early success. This allocation will be subject to a vesting period to ensure long-term alignment with the project’s&#x20;
