#boundless When people hear “tokenomics,” their eyes usually glaze over—numbers, percentages, allocations. But tokenomics isn’t just math on a whitepaper; it’s the story of how a network lives, grows, and sustains itself. For ZKC, that story is all about balance.
Boundless Network built its model around one simple idea: trust must be earned, not assumed. And to fuel that vision, the ZKC token plays the role of both engine and compass. With a fixed supply of 1 billion, it’s not about infinite printing or runaway inflation—it’s about building something sustainable that actually rewards participation.
Here’s where it gets interesting. About 41.6% of the supply is earmarked for ecosystem growth—grants, partnerships, liquidity incentives. That means ZKC isn’t just sitting idle; it’s actively being put to work to attract builders, projects, and liquidity. Add to that a controlled inflation model (around 7% annually, fine-tuned by governance), and you’ve got a system where rewards for stakers and provers can adapt as the network evolves.
But the real innovation? Proof of Verifiable Work (PoVW). Around 75% of epoch rewards go to provers who secure the network with zero-knowledge proofs. In plain terms: those who do the work keep the system alive, and they get rewarded for it. No freeloading, no shortcuts—just proof-backed contributions.
ZKC holders also step into governance. Decisions on inflation, staking, and ecosystem funding aren’t top-down—they’re made collectively. And with vesting schedules, unlock cliffs, and gradual releases, the network avoids sudden supply shocks that could destabilize growth.
The bigger picture? This isn’t just about a token—it’s about creating an economic backbone for transparency, scalability, and developer empowerment. Boundless is betting that when the incentives are aligned, the ecosystem doesn’t just grow—it thrives.
So, ZKC isn’t hype fuel. It’s the architecture of a sustainable future.