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# LAYERK Token

## LAYERK Token

LAYERK is the **native token** of the LAYERK ecosystem, essential for accessing the network's resources. Users utilize LAYERK tokens to pay for network services such as sending crypto, minting tokens, and invoking smart contracts. Additional benefits can be unlocked when LAYERK tokens are vested and transform into vLAYERK.

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LAYERK is listed on several exchange:

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### Technical Resources

* GitHub:[ github.com/LayerK](https://github.com/LayerK)
* Block Explorer:[ explorer.layerk.com](https://explorer.layerk.com/)
* API Docs:[ explorer.layerk.com/api-docs](https://explorer.layerk.com/api-docs)

### Token Distribution

Starting supply: 1.000,000,000 LAYERK token

LYK has a fixed total supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens. The supply is intended to support core protocol functions, including the treasury, staking incentives, ecosystem rewards, and community airdrops. Final allocation percentages, emission parameters, and distribution schedules are under review and will be published upon sign-off.&#x20;

<table><thead><tr><th>Area</th><th width="114">% Supply</th><th>Token Amount</th><th>Release Timing</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ecosystem</td><td>10%</td><td>100,000,000</td><td>24 Months Vesting</td></tr><tr><td>Liquidity</td><td>15%</td><td>150,000,000</td><td>Free</td></tr><tr><td>Minting</td><td>65%</td><td>650,000,000</td><td>Based on Minting</td></tr><tr><td>Airdrop</td><td>9%</td><td>90,000,000</td><td>Free</td></tr><tr><td>Team &#x26; Advisor</td><td>1%</td><td>10,000,000</td><td>60 Months Vesting</td></tr></tbody></table>

The LAYERK token powers the LayerK Chain ecosystem with a variety of use cases:

* Gas Payments – Fuel for transactions and smart contract execution.
* Staking & Delegation – Strengthens network security while rewarding validators and delegators.
* Governance Participation – Token holders influence decisions via proposals and votes.
* Ecosystem Incentives – Distributed as rewards to active users and contributors.


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