Token Emissions

The scheduled release of new tokens from a protocol treasury to reward hardware operators, stakers, and other network contributors.

Emission schedules are typically defined in a network's whitepaper and encoded in smart contracts. A common pattern is a declining curve — the highest emissions in the early phase attract supply-side capital, then rewards fall as service-buyer fees are expected to fill the gap. Understanding the emission schedule is essential for projecting realistic long-term returns on hardware investment.