Non-Playable Coin (NPC) tokenomics

Non-Playable Coin (NPC) is positioned as a Meme-Fungible Token (MFT), a hybrid asset that combines the characteristics of a memecoin (fungible token) and an NFT (non-fungible token). The project was launched in 2023 as an art experiment and tribute to the "Non-Playable Character (NPC)" meme.

The project explicitly states that NPC and NPC MFTs are a meme coin and NFT hybrid with absolutely no intrinsic value or expectation of financial return. There is no formal team and no roadmap, and the coin and art are described as "completely useless and for entertainment purposes only."

Core Technology: The ERC11 Standard

The fundamental mechanism of NPC's tokenomics revolves around the ERC11 token standard, which the project introduced.

• Hybrid Nature: The ERC11 standard combines the ERC20 (fungible token) and ERC1155 (multi-token standard, often used for NFTs) into a single standard.
• Convertibility: This hybrid standard allows NPC tokens to be freely convertible between their fungible (ERC20) form, tradable on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, and their non-fungible (ERC1155/JPEG) form, tradable on NFT marketplaces. This conversion is facilitated using a dedicated decentralized application called the "Transform dApp" or a "wrapper."
• Value Equivalence: The fungible and non-fungible versions of the token are stated to be identical in value.

Issuance and Allocation Mechanism

While specific details on the total supply, initial distribution percentages (e.g., for team, treasury, or public sale), and a formal vesting schedule are not available, the following issuance and allocation events are known:

• Non-Playable Customs NFT Collection: The official PFP collection of the NPC community, called "Non-Playable Customs," had a limited supply of 155,443 custom NPCs.
• Burning Mechanism: Each custom creation in the Non-Playable Customs collection symbolically cost 1 NPC to mint, which was then burned. This mechanism introduces a deflationary element by permanently removing tokens from circulation upon the creation of a custom NFT.
• Mint Status: The Non-Playable Customs collection fully minted out on August 20, 2024.

Usage and Incentive Mechanism

The primary utility and incentive mechanisms for Non-Playable Coin are centered on its experimental nature as an MFT and its cultural significance, rather than traditional financial incentives like staking rewards or governance.

• Primary Use: The token's main function is to serve as a Meme-Fungible Token (MFT), allowing it to be traded as a liquid memecoin while retaining the metadata of a customizable JPEG.
• Customization: NPC tokens are used in the customization application, where 1 NPC was required to redeem a custom creation on-chain (which was then burned).
• Cultural Asset: The project emphasizes that trading an ERC11 token means trading a "piece of the culture," moving memecoins beyond mere symbolism.
• Lack of Traditional Incentives: Consistent with its nature as a meme coin and art experiment, there is no evidence of users or tokenholders earning fees, additional tokens, or any form of compensation such as dividends, interest, or liquidity rewards by holding the token or interacting with the network.

Locking Mechanism and Unlocking Time

Specific details regarding a formal locking mechanism or unlocking schedule for the core NPC token supply (such as for team, investors, or treasury allocations) are not publicly available.

The only known locking-related event is the burning of 1 NPC token upon the minting of a custom NFT, which is a permanent removal from circulation rather than a temporary lock.

Information regarding the comprehensive token allocation percentages, total token supply, and a detailed vesting or unlocking schedule for Non-Playable Coin was not available.