Zero1 Labs (DEAI) Tokenomics

Zero1 Labs is a decentralized artificial intelligence (DeAI) platform that integrates data governance and ownership with AI development. Its native token, DEAI, serves as the central utility and incentive mechanism for its ecosystem, which includes the Cypher FHE-EVM blockchain and the Keymaker multi-modal platform.

Issuance and Allocation Mechanism

Zero1 Labs emphasizes a community-centric approach to token distribution, explicitly stating that it operates without the involvement of traditional venture capitalists (VCs). The issuance is designed to align the interests of users, builders, developers, and node runners.

Token Allocation Breakdown

While a full percentage-based table for the total supply was not provided in the available data, the following specific allocations and programs have been identified:

Usage and Incentive Mechanism

The DEAI Mainframe serves as the central hub for meta-governance and incentives. The primary goal of these mechanisms is to boost liquidity for the Cypher mainnet launch and foster a large, decentralized AI community.

• Staking for Rewards: Users can stake DEAI to earn native staking rewards.
• Early Investor Opportunities: Stakers gain the opportunity to receive early supporter incentives from projects launched through the Zero Construct Program.
• Community Engagement: The Community Program, launched in July 2024, rewards users for social tasks, such as following the project on X (formerly Twitter), joining Discord, and creating unique content about the ecosystem.
• Governance: The platform is designed for meta-governance, allowing the community to have a voice in the ecosystem's direction.
• Platform Utility: DEAI is used within the Keymaker platform, which features over 100 DeAI multi-modal tools and an automation API for AI workflows.

Locking Mechanism and Unlocking Time

Zero1 Labs utilizes a tiered staking and locking system through its "Vaults" to encourage long-term commitment and network stability.

Staking Tiers and Vesting

The Mainframe offers different staking options with varying rewards and withdrawal conditions:

• Open Vault: Allows users to stake and unstake at any time. It offers a base APY of approximately 10% plus additional ZCP incentives ranging from 30% to 150%.
• 3-Month Lock: Features linear vesting with a base APY of 15% plus ZCP incentives.
• 6-Month Lock: Offers higher reward tiers for longer commitments (specific APY for 6 months was not detailed but follows the upward trend of the 3-month vault).
• Unstaking Timeout: There is a mandatory 10-day withdrawal timeout after a user chooses to unstake their tokens before they become available for claim.

Epochs

Time-based mechanisms in the ecosystem are measured in Epochs, with one epoch equaling seven days. These epochs are used to calculate staking durations and reward distributions.

Summary of Key Dates

• Community Program Kick-off: July 3, 2024.
• DEAI v2 Roadmap: Announced in November 2024.
• Exchange Listing: DEAI was listed on the LCX Exchange on November 26, 2024.

Information regarding a fixed long-term "cliff" unlock schedule for the total supply (similar to traditional VC-backed projects) was not available, consistent with the project's stated "no traditional VCs" policy.