Tokenomics
The $KANDLE token underpins governance, incentive, and security across every layer—forming the backbone of value accrual for the Kandle Finance ecosystem.
Token Distribution
Strategic allocation designed for sustainable growth and community alignment
Allocation Breakdown
Ecosystem Growth
35%Vault incentives, yield rewards
Team & Advisors
20%Core contributors
Treasury & Partnerships
20%Insurance, liquidity, partnerships
Investors
15%Strategic and institutional partners
Public Launch
10%Community and exchange liquidity
| Category | Allocation | Vesting | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecosystem Growth | 35% | Linear 3 years | Vault incentives, yield rewards |
| Team & Advisors | 20% | 1-year cliff, 3-year vest | Core contributors |
| Treasury & Partnerships | 20% | DAO-managed | Insurance, liquidity, partnerships |
| Investors | 15% | 1-year lock, linear vest | Strategic and institutional partners |
| Public Launch | 10% | Fully liquid | Community and exchange liquidity |
$KANDLE Token Utility
Multi-faceted utility designed to create sustainable value accrual and ecosystem alignment
Governance
Vote on vault strategies, parameters, and risk metrics.
Community-driven evolution and decentralization.
Staking
Stake $KANDLE to receive protocol revenue share.
Long-term incentive alignment between holders and protocol.
Collateralization
Use $KANDLE as secondary collateral in Lending Layer.
Expands leverage options and capital efficiency.
Curation Access
Stake to publish or manage Curator strategies.
Enforces 'skin-in-the-game' for strategists.
Fee Reduction
Reduce protocol fees or earn boosted APY in vaults.
Rewards loyal ecosystem participants.
Buyback & Burn
Portion of protocol revenue used for $KANDLE buyback.
Creates sustainable deflationary pressure.
Sustainable Value Accrual
The $KANDLE token is designed as the backbone of the Kandle Finance ecosystem, creating alignment between users, strategists, and the protocol through governance, staking rewards, fee reductions, and deflationary mechanisms.