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.

Payment Method
Credit Rate
Benefit

Stablecoins (USDC, etc.)

1:1

Standard rate

$ZSEC

1:1.1+

10%+ bonus credits

How it works:

  1. Hold $ZSEC in your connected wallet

  2. Convert to credits when needed

  3. Receive bonus credits based on current rate

  4. Use credits for compute, storage, sessions

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2. Feature Access

Certain platform features require $ZSEC holdings or staking:

Feature
Requirement

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:

Stake Tier
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:

Governance Area
Scope

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

Activity
Reward Type

Bug reports

Bounty payouts

Security disclosures

Bounty payouts

Documentation contributions

Grants

Community support

Recognition rewards

Early adoption

Airdrop eligibility

Referral Program

Referral Action
Reward

New user signup

Token reward

First credit purchase

Percentage bonus

Ongoing usage

Revenue share (planned)

Token Flow

Why This Design

Aligned Incentives

Stakeholder
Incentive

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:

Aspect
Direct Crypto
$ZSEC

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 %}


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