> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://x1ecochain.gitbook.io/x1-ecochain-white-paper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://x1ecochain.gitbook.io/x1-ecochain-white-paper/x1-ecochain-tokenomics.md).

# X1 EcoChain Tokenomics

Tokenomics is the science of designing a blockchain’s economic engine—how supply, demand, incentives, and governance interact. A weak economic design eventually destabilizes the entire network; a solid, research-backed design lets a chain scale sustainably. X1 EcoChain’s tokenomics follows this latter path. It draws on extensive modelling, real-world testing on a low-power PoN network, and lessons learned from first-gen blockchains. The result is an economy purpose-built for a lean, energy-efficient Web4 world

#### **Emission:** <mark style="color:green;">1,000,000,000 $X1 Coins</mark>

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The Actors in the X1 EcoChain Economy

* **Users:** Submit transactions: transfer assets, etc
* **Validators:** Run X1Nodes, produce and sign blocks in the PoN consensus. They keep the ledger secure and finalise transactions in **± 7.5 s**
* **Builders:** Deploy smart-contracts and dApps. They earn ecosystem grants, retro-rewards, and protocol fees if their apps gain traction.