Token Utility
Token Utility
How $ZSEC functions within the ZYBER ecosystem—beyond speculation, toward actual platform value.
Core Utilities
1. Platform Credits
$ZSEC converts to platform credits at preferential rates compared to direct crypto payments.
Stablecoins (USDC, etc.)
1:1
Standard rate
$ZSEC
1:1.1+
10%+ bonus credits
How it works:
Hold $ZSEC in your connected wallet
Convert to credits when needed
Receive bonus credits based on current rate
Use credits for compute, storage, sessions
{% hint style="success" %} Example: Converting 100 USDC worth of $ZSEC yields 110+ credits (vs. 100 credits with USDC directly). {% endhint %}
2. Feature Access
Certain platform features require $ZSEC holdings or staking:
Priority session allocation
Hold threshold
Extended session duration
Hold threshold
Advanced agent frameworks
Stake requirement
Beta feature access
Hold threshold
API access (future)
Stake requirement
3. Staking Benefits
Staking $ZSEC provides ongoing platform benefits:
Basic
Credit rate bonus, priority support
Standard
+ Extended sessions, beta access
Premium
+ Reserved capacity, API preview
Enterprise
+ Custom integrations, dedicated support
4. Governance (Planned)
Token holders will participate in protocol decisions:
Feature prioritization
Vote on roadmap items
Fee structures
Input on pricing models
Partner integrations
Approve ecosystem additions
Treasury allocation
Guide resource deployment
{% hint style="info" %} Timeline: Governance features will roll out after core platform stabilization. {% endhint %}
Earning $ZSEC
Beyond purchasing, users can earn $ZSEC through platform participation:
Contribution Rewards
Bug reports
Bounty payouts
Security disclosures
Bounty payouts
Documentation contributions
Grants
Community support
Recognition rewards
Early adoption
Airdrop eligibility
Referral Program
New user signup
Token reward
First credit purchase
Percentage bonus
Ongoing usage
Revenue share (planned)
Token Flow
Why This Design
Aligned Incentives
Users
Lower costs, better access through token use
Holders
Value appreciation as platform grows
Platform
Reduced payment processing, loyal users
Ecosystem
Shared success model
Sustainable Economics
Token utility creates demand from actual usage
Staking locks supply reducing circulation
Credits create predictable revenue
Governance creates engagement beyond trading
Token vs. Direct Payment
Users can always pay with regular crypto (stablecoins, ETH, SOL, etc.), but $ZSEC provides advantages:
Credit rate
Standard
Bonus
Feature access
Basic
Full
Governance
None
Voting rights
Staking rewards
None
Available
Priority
Standard
Elevated
{% hint style="warning" %} No Lock-In: Direct crypto payment always available. $ZSEC is an enhancement, not a requirement for basic platform use. {% endhint %}
Next: Learn about Tokenomics to understand supply and distribution.
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