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LUSTE Tokenomics

Understanding the supply, distribution, and economics of LUSTE token.

Token Overview​

PropertyValue
Total Supply100,000,000 LUSTE
Circulating SupplyTBA
Token TypeERC-20
NetworkBase (Ethereum L2)
Decimals18

Token Distribution​

AllocationPercentageTokensPurpose
🌍 Community & Rewards40%40,000,000User incentives, airdrops, platform rewards
🏛️ Treasury & Development25%25,000,000Ongoing development, partnerships, ecosystem growth
👥 Team & Advisors20%20,000,000Core team compensation (4-year vesting, 1-year cliff)
💧 Liquidity Provision10%10,000,000DEX liquidity pools
🤝 Strategic Partners5%5,000,000Strategic partnerships and integrations

Distribution Visualization​

Community & Rewards  ████████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░  40%
Treasury             ██████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░  25%
Team & Advisors      ████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░  20%
Liquidity            ██████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░  10%
Partners             ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░   5%

Allocation Details​

Community & Rewards (40%)​

The largest allocation ensures the community benefits from ecosystem growth:

  • Platform Rewards — Earn LUSTE through active platform usage
  • Referral Programs — Rewards for bringing new users
  • Content Incentives — Bonuses for high-quality content creation
  • Bug Bounties — Security researchers and testers
  • Community Events — Hackathons, challenges, competitions

Treasury & Development (25%)​

Funds for sustainable long-term growth:

  • Product Development — New features and improvements
  • Infrastructure — Servers, security, scaling
  • Marketing — Brand awareness and user acquisition
  • Legal & Compliance — Regulatory requirements
  • Emergency Reserve — Unexpected needs

Team & Advisors (20%)​

Compensation for the core team building LusterCMS:

  • 4-year vesting — Tokens unlock gradually over 4 years
  • 1-year cliff — No tokens unlock in the first year
  • Alignment — Team success tied to long-term project success

Liquidity Provision (10%)​

Ensuring LUSTE can be easily traded:

  • DEX Pools — Uniswap, Aerodrome on Base
  • Market Making — Ensuring healthy trading volume
  • Price Stability — Reducing volatility

Strategic Partners (5%)​

Reserved for key partnerships:

  • Technology Partners — AI providers, infrastructure
  • Business Partners — Agencies, enterprises
  • Integration Partners — Complementary platforms

Token Utility​

LUSTE has a single, clear utility:

LUSTE → AI Credits → AI Features

Exchange Rate​

1 LUSTE = 50 AI Credits

This rate may be adjusted based on:

  • AI provider costs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
  • Market conditions
  • Platform sustainability

Token Flow​

┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     Token Flow                            │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                           │
│   Users          ──────▶  LusterBridge  ──────▶  Treasury │
│   (Exchange)              (Convert)              (Hold)   │
│                                                           │
│                              │                            │
│                              ▼                            │
│                        AI Credits                         │
│                        (Platform)                         │
│                                                           │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

No Inflation​

  • Fixed Supply — 100,000,000 LUSTE maximum, forever
  • No Minting — New tokens cannot be created
  • Potential Burns — Treasury may burn tokens to reduce supply

Price Considerations​

Not Financial Advice

LUSTE is a utility token. Its value is derived from its utility within LusterCMS, not as an investment vehicle. We make no guarantees about future token value.

Factors that may influence LUSTE value:

FactorEffect
Platform adoptionMore users = more demand for AI credits
AI costsIf AI providers raise prices, credit costs may adjust
Token burnsReduced supply may affect scarcity
Market conditionsGeneral crypto market sentiment

Comparison: LUSTE vs Direct Purchase​

MethodCost per 50 CreditsAdvantage
Direct USD~$2.50Simple, familiar
LUSTE Token~$2.00~20% savings, flexibility

Future Considerations​

The following are potential future developments (not guaranteed):

  • Staking — Lock LUSTE for additional benefits
  • Governance — Vote on product features
  • Premium Tiers — Unlock advanced features
  • Partner Discounts — Special rates from ecosystem partners
Transparency

Token distribution and treasury activities will be reported regularly. All contracts are verified on BaseScan.

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