> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nu0-1.gitbook.io/nu-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nu0-1.gitbook.io/nu-whitepaper/tokenomics-+-presale.md). # Tokenomics + Presale The NU token is the foundational asset powering the nuBlock payments network. It is engineered to streamline Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Peer-to-Business (P2B) payments, creating a unified P2P2B economy. With NU, the nuBlock ecosystem provides near-instant crypto-to-stablecoin conversions, removing the volatility hurdles that have historically slowed global adoption. Beyond simple transfers, NU drives true financial inclusion. It provides a low-barrier, high-security gateway for the masses to transact with a fraction of the fees found in traditional methods. For the general economy, or builders the nuBlock payments network offers the developer tools necessary to launch global remittance solutions and frictionless borderless commerce. Experience the future of global remittances NU Token Contract Address: [**https://polygonscan.com/token/0xfb64d7b0ca2503722e6f022944e2cd24181de622#code**](https://polygonscan.com/token/0xfb64d7b0ca2503722e6f022944e2cd24181de622#code) Audit link: Token Fundamentals and Supply The NU token is the native utility asset of the nuBlock ecosystem, built on the secure and scalable Polygon PoS Network as an ERC-20 standard token. NU serves as the primary medium for transaction payments and system incentives. NOTE: NU is not a governance token. Its primary functions are utility and value capture within the nuBlock platform. #### 1. Token Allocation Breakdown The NU token is the native utility asset of the nuBlock ecosystem, built on the secure and scalable Polygon PoS Network as an ERC-20 standard token. NU serves as the primary medium for transaction payments and system incentives. NOTE: NU is not a governance token. Its primary functions are utility and value capture within the nuBlock platform. ## nuBlock NU Tokenomics (Updated V2) This document outlines the mathematical economics, fundraising tiers, allocation mechanisms, and long-term emission schedule for the NU token. This serves as the official reference for institutional partners and upcoming venture integrations.
### Core Token Metrics | Token Name | NU Token | | ------------------ | ----------------------------------- | | Token Symbol | NU | | Maximum Supply | 100,000,000,000 NU | | Initial Deployment | Polygon / Ethereum (EVM Compatible) | ### Strategic Token Allocation The 50 Billion of the 100 Billion NU total supply is allocated dynamically across the ecosystem to ensure sufficient operational runway, rewarding community engagement, and providing professional vesting terms for participants. | Category | Percentage | Token Amount | Distribution Strategy | | ------------------------------------- | ---------- | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Null + and removed from the ecosystem | 50.0% | 50,000,000,000 NU | Locked into a Null wallet entirely and removed from the ecosystem entirely. | | Presale & Public Rounds | 13.5% | 13,500,000,000 NU | Fundraising categories distributed sequentially across Seed, Private, Strategic, and Public/IDO tiers. | | Team, Developers & Network | 10.0% | 10,000,000,000 NU | Split equally: 5 Billion NU for internal core team/dev expansion; 5 Billion NU for external node/network utility initialization. | | Scheduled Protocol Burn | 10.0% | 10,000,000,000 NU | Strategic protocol burn executed across a 10-year lockup cycle to systematically constrain floating supply. | | Ecosystem Float & Liquidity | 16.5% | 16,500,000,000 NU | Maintained for multi-exchange liquidity depth and market making operations distributed continuously over the protocol timeline. | 10-Year Release & Burn Schedule | **Mechanism** | **Annual Rate** | **10-Year Impact** | | ------------------- | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | Deflationary Burn | 1 Billion NU / year | Reduces the total supply by 10% (10 Billion NU) by Year 10. | | Circulating Release | 3 Billion NU / year | Released from the Ecosystem each year starting in 2027. | \ **Team & Development Vesting Schedule** The 10 Billion NU allocated for Team & Dev has a controlled, staggered release schedule to ensure long-term commitment and stability: * Initial Lockup: 400-day cliff before any tokens are released. * Phase 1 (60% of Allocation): After the cliff, 10% of the Phase 1 allocation is released every 60 days. * Phase 2 (Remaining 40%): This portion is locked for an extended 24-month period, after which 5% is released every 60 days. ### Staking Mechanism and Incentives nuBlock offers fixed-term staking to incentivize long-term holding and secure the ecosystem. | **Staking Term** | **Annual Percentage Yield (APY)** | **Requirements & Penalties** | | ---------------- | --------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 6 Months | 5% APY | Must hold for 30 days in the nuBlock ecosystem *before* staking. | | 9 Months | 7% APY | No Slashing: If a holder withdraws early, they simply forfeit all accumulated rewards for that term. | | 12 Months | 10% APY | | ### Technical Foundation The nuBlock ecosystem is built on the Polygon PoS network. * Network Security: The NU token's security and transaction validity are inherently provided by Polygon’s established Delegated Proof-of-Stake consensus, eliminating the need for nuBlock to run its own complex validator set. * Transaction Pairing: The NU token is paired with USDC to ensuring a low-slippage, stable, and widely-accessible trading experience for users. #### Transition to Zero-Tax Structure To maximize ecosystem throughput, exchange compatibility, and friction-free enterprise utility, nuBlock is completely removing all Tax. While the early development phase utilized a temporary transaction tax for network bootstrapping, the NU token will launch with a permanent 0% tax (no buy, sell, or transfer fees). This optimization ensures alignment with institutional requirements: * Enterprise-Ready Rails: Enables seamless B2B transactions, high-frequency micro-payments, and corporate API integration without compounding overhead costs. * Tier-1 Exchange & MM Compliance: Removes architectural barriers for institutional Market Makers and major Centralized Exchanges (CEXs), ensuring deeper liquidity and tighter spreads. * DeFi Composability: Allows flawless interaction with decentralized lending protocols and automated market makers (AMMs) without triggering tracking errors or unexpected slippage. #### USDC Settlement Architecture & Early Investor Utility To anchor ecosystem utility and reward early protocol backers, nuBlock integrates a direct stablecoin settlement mechanism alongside a lifetime preferential transaction framework for early-stage participants: * Direct USDC Settlement Pairing: The NU token natively pairs and settles directly into USDC. This architecture eliminates intermediate asset volatility, streamlines cross-border remittance rails, and ensures institutional-grade liquidity and real-time settlement transparency. * Lifetime 55 Bps Network Incentive: All early-stage investors (Seed, Private, and Strategic rounds) will receive an exclusive, lifetime preferential fee structure of 55 basis points (0.55%) for peer-to-peer (P2P) payment processing executed across the nuBlock Pay network. | **Operational Metric** | **Standard Network Tier** | **Early Investor Tier** | | ------------------------ | ------------------------- | ----------------------- | | Primary Settlement Asset | USDC | USDC (Direct Pair) | | nuBlock Pay P2P Fee | Standard Ecosystem Rate | 55 bps (0.55%) Lifetime | #### How to Acquire and Add NU * Network: Polygon (POL) Network * Contract Address (NU): `0xfB64d7B0CA2503722e6f022944E2cD24181DE622` * Token Name: NU * Decimals: 9 * Required Assets for Purchase: 100 USDC and/or 400 Polygon (POL) Wallet Setup Guidance: * Add NU to Trust Wallet: * Add NU to MetaMask: