> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openkol.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tokenomics

> How the OpenKol token is used inside the product.

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The OpenKol token is designed to be **product utility first**.

It’s not required to use OpenKol. The core product remains usable in a free tier — the token is for users who want **more power, more depth, and more receipts**.

> This page describes intended utility and product mechanics. It is not financial advice.

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## What the token is for

OpenKol has one core problem: verification is valuable, but compute + data + storage aren’t free.

The token is used to unlock:

* **Higher lookup limits**
* **Deeper analytics**
* **KOL credibility tools**
* (Optional) **pay-per-lookup** access for non-holders

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## Utility 1: Higher lookup limits (primary)

Holding or staking the token increases your daily/monthly limits.

Examples of what higher tiers unlock:

* more **analysis lookups per day**
* more **profile lookups**
* more **saved watchlists**
* longer **history windows**
* faster **refresh rate / priority queue** during heavy load

This is the simplest and most honest utility:
**more usage for power users.**

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## Utility 2: Pay-per-lookup (soon)

Not everyone wants to hold a token.

If enabled, users can pay a small fee in token to:

* run an analysis
* refresh an existing analysis
* unlock a deeper breakdown on-demand

This creates utility even for users who only want to use OpenKol occasionally.

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## Utility 3: KOL tools (claim + share kit)

KOLs (and builders) care about identity and receipts.

Holding/staking the token can unlock:

* **Claim profile** (connect identity + show it’s you)
* **Verified badge** on OpenKol
* **Share kit** (custom OG cards / pinned receipts / embeds)
* **Profile customization** (links, highlights, featured calls)

Important rule:
**This does not change your score.**
Scores remain deterministic and data-based — you can’t pay to rank.

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## Tiering

OpenKol can support both **Hold** and **Stake** models.

**Hold:** unlocks standard power-user tiers
**Stake:** unlocks higher tiers + additional perks (and can be time-locked)

Example tier types:

* **Aper**: more lookups + watchlists
* **Hunter**: deeper history windows + faster refresh
* **KOL**: claim profile + share kit perks
* **Pro**: highest limits + advanced exports (optional)

> Exact thresholds and limits will be published once finalized.

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## Sinks and sustainability (planned)

To keep utility sustainable, token flows can include:

* fees from pay-per-lookup
* subscription payments (if offered in token)
* optional burns or treasury routing (only if it matches the business model)

The goal is simple: **token usage maps to product usage.**

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## What token holders do *not* control

To protect trust in scoring, token holders will not be able to:

* manually override individual scores
* pay to improve medals
* change scoring in a way that benefits a specific wallet/KOL

If governance is introduced, it should be limited to:

* non-sensitive parameters
* changes with timelocks
* transparent proposals + audits of impact

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## Status

Token utility will ship in phases:

1. **Higher lookup limits**
2. **KOL claim + share perks**
3. Optional: **pay-per-lookup**
4. Optional: **curation rewards**

When tokenomics numbers (supply, allocations, vesting, emissions) are ready, they will be published here with a clear table and unlock schedule.

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