Tokenomics
FlameWire operates within Bittensor's Dynamic TAO (dTAO) framework, introduced in 2025. This upgrade gives every Bittensor subnet its own token called an "alpha token" alongside the root-network TAO.
Dynamic TAO (dTAO)
dTAO allows value and governance to accumulate within subnets rather than being funneled solely through TAO. This enables FlameWire to operate independently while maintaining alignment with the broader Bittensor ecosystem.
TAO (Root Token)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply Cap | 21 million (hard-capped with Bitcoin-style halvings) |
| Minting | 1 TAO minted per block, distributed network-wide |
| Liquidity Pool | Stake TAO into a subnet's pool to swap 1-for-1 into that subnet's alpha token |
ALPHA Token
FlameWire's native alpha token powers the subnet economy.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Supply | 21 million ALPHA |
| Halving Schedule | Matches TAO's halving structure |
Emission Split
Daily Distribution
ALPHA emissions are distributed continuously to network participants.
| Recipient | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Miners | 41% | Full-archive node operators serving RPC requests |
| Stakers | 41% | ALPHA token holders who stake to support the network |
| Core Team | 18% | Development, operations, and ecosystem growth |