AIRAS Tokenomics
AIRAS's financial infrastructure enables seamless integration of real-world assets with AI-driven automation, providing a robust foundation for the future of decentralized finance.
20yr emissions, halving
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AIRAS Node Reward & Emission Proposal
The AIRAS network is engineered to build a robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure by dedicating 50% of the total 20 billion $AIRAS tokens (i.e., 10 billion tokens) to node rewards. These rewards are distributed over a 20‑year period via a Bitcoin‑style halving mechanism, segmented into 5 epochs. Rewards are allocated among multiple node types with fixed (capped) node counts to ensure predictable, fair distribution. In addition, a Proof-of-Resources (PoR) mechanism adjusts each node's reward based on its performance—with an upper cap on PoR to prevent any single node from capturing too large a share—and penalties are applied if a node fails to maintain minimum resource levels. Finally, AIRAS introduces the concept of multi-role container nodes, which can run several node functions simultaneously.
1. Token Emission Schedule
The network releases a total of 10 billion tokens for node rewards over 20 years, divided into 5 epochs of 4 years each. With a Bitcoin‑style halving, the number of tokens issued per epoch decreases over time.
1.1. Epoch Emission Table
| Epoch | Years | Total Tokens Distributed | Average Daily Tokens Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0–4 | 5,161,300,000 | ≈ 3,537,000 |
| 2 | 4–8 | 2,580,600,000 | ≈ 1,768,000 |
| 3 | 8–12 | 1,290,300,000 | ≈ 883,000 |
| 4 | 12–16 | 645,160,000 | ≈ 441,000 |
| 5 | 16–20 | 322,580,000 | ≈ 220,000 |
| Total | 0–20 | 10,000,000,000 | ≈ 1,370,000 (average) |
Explanation:
- Epoch 1 (0–4 years): Releases ~5.16 billion tokens, averaging about 3.54 million tokens per day.
- Each subsequent epoch halves the token issuance compared to the previous epoch.
2. Node-Type Allocation & Capped Rewards
The node reward pool for Epoch 1 (5.16 billion tokens) is divided among five node types. For each type, rewards are distributed based on a fixed cap, ensuring that even if fewer nodes participate the target per-node reward remains predictable.
| Node Type | Allocation (Epoch 1) | Total Tokens Allocated | Capped Nodes | Reward per Node (Epoch 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worker Nodes (AI) | 40% | ~2,064,520,000 tokens | 100,000 | ~20,645 tokens |
| Delegate Nodes | 40% | ~2,064,520,000 tokens | 100,000 | ~20,645 tokens |
| DA Nodes | 5% | ~258,065,000 tokens | 1,000 | ~258,065 tokens |
| Sequencer Nodes | 10% | ~516,130,000 tokens | 5,000 | ~103,226 tokens |
| Operator Nodes (AI) | 5% | ~258,065,000 tokens | 1,000 | ~258,065 tokens |
Note: The "reward per node" is calculated by dividing the total allocated tokens by the capped number of nodes for that role.
3. Daily Issuance & Profitability
Taking Worker or Delegate nodes as an example:
Per-Node Reward (Epoch 1): ~20,645 tokens
Daily Reward:
Monthly Reward: Approximately 430 tokens per month.
Profitability:
With a monthly operating cost of $100 per node, the break‑even token price is approximately:
4. Proof-of-Resources (PoR) Mechanism
The PoR mechanism rewards nodes based on the resources they contribute in three categories: Compute, Storage, and Bandwidth. The basic formula is:
4.1. Example PoR Calculation
For a Worker node:
Reported Resources:
- Compute: 150 units (RAM and TFlops)
- Storage: 100 units (Hard Drive Size and Speed)
- Bandwidth: 80 units (Internet Speed in Gigabits)
Raw PoR:
4.2. Capping the PoR
Purpose:
Prevent any single node from capturing an outsized share of the rewards.
Mechanism:
- If a node's raw PoR exceeds a predetermined cap (e.g., 300 for Worker nodes), its effective PoR is set to that cap.
- Example: A node with a raw PoR of 350 is capped at 300 for reward calculations.
- Unused Node Slots: Go into a Reserve Pool and redistribute once in proportion to the growing number of slots filled.
4.3. Penalty for Under-Performance
To incentivize nodes to maintain a minimum level of resources:
Minimum Thresholds (Example for Worker Nodes):
- Compute: 140 units
- Storage: 90 units
- Bandwidth: 70 units
Penalty Factor:
If a node falls below these thresholds, a penalty factor (e.g., 0.8) is applied.
Example:
4.4. Reward Distribution with PoR
Each node's share of the fixed reward pool is calculated based on its effective PoR relative to the total effective PoR of all nodes in that category.
Where:
- Pi is the penalty multiplier (1 if minimum thresholds are met; less than 1 if not).
- The denominator sums the effective PoR (capped and penalized, if necessary) of all nodes in that category.
Basically all of the penalized nodes tokens go to the top performing nodes.
5. Multi-Role Container Node Model
AIRAS allows a single container node to operate multiple roles simultaneously, optimizing resource usage.
Dynamic Role Activation:
A container can "turn on" mining for one or more node types (e.g., Worker, Delegate, Sequencer) if slots are available.
Resource Partitioning:
The container allocates a portion of its compute, storage, and bandwidth to each activated role.
Role-Specific PoR Calculation:
Each activated role calculates its own PoR (subject to the cap and any penalties) based solely on the resources allocated to that role.
Example:
- Worker Role: Allocated resources yield a PoR of 216 (or a penalized value if below minimum thresholds).
- Sequencer Role: Allocated resources yield a PoR of 130.
Aggregated Rewards:
The container's total reward is the sum of the rewards earned from each activated role.
Final Summary
Emission Schedule:
- Total Reward Pool: 10 billion tokens dedicated to node rewards over 20 years.
- Epoch 1: Releases ~5.16 billion tokens, averaging ~3.54 million tokens per day.
Node-Type Allocation & Capping:
- Worker & Delegate Nodes: 40% each, capped at 100,000 nodes → ~20,645 tokens per node per epoch.
- DA Nodes: 5% for 1,000 nodes → ~258,065 tokens per node per epoch.
- Sequencer Nodes: 10% for 5,000 nodes → ~103,226 tokens per node per epoch.
- Operator (AI) Nodes: 5% for 1,000 nodes → ~258,065 tokens per node per epoch.
Daily Issuance & Profitability:
- Worker/Delegate Nodes: Earn ~14 tokens per day (≈430 tokens per month).
- Break-Even: With $100 monthly costs, nodes break even at a token price of approximately $0.23.
Proof-of-Resources (PoR) Mechanism:
Calculation:
- Cap: If a node's raw PoR exceeds the cap (e.g., 300), it is set to that cap.
- Penalty: Nodes that fall below minimum resource thresholds have their effective PoR reduced by a penalty factor.
- Reward Share: Each node's reward is its effective PoR divided by the total effective PoR of its category, multiplied by the fixed reward pool.
Multi-Role Container Nodes:
- A single container can run multiple node roles by partitioning its resources.
- Each active role calculates its own PoR (subject to the cap and penalties) and earns its share from the respective fixed reward pool.
- The container's total reward is the sum of rewards from all its active roles.
This integrated model ensures a predictable, fair, and performance-based reward distribution that:
- Prevents any single node from dominating the reward pool,
- Incentivizes nodes to maintain high-quality resource levels (or face penalties),
- And optimizes hardware utilization via flexible multi-role container nodes.