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Core Utilities

The $SAGE token has multiple utilities within the ecosystem, making it essential for participation and operation of the network.

Network Security

Stake to secure the network

Node operators stake $SAGE tokens to participate in consensus and secure the network infrastructure. Staking creates economic alignment between operators and network health.

Transaction Fees

Power network operations

All transactions and operations on the SAGE network require $SAGE tokens for fees, creating consistent demand and utility for the token.

Agent Deployment

Launch AI agents

Developers must use $SAGE tokens to deploy AI agents to the network, with staking requirements that ensure quality and commitment.

Governance Rights

Shape the future

$SAGE holders can participate in governance decisions that determine the future direction of the protocol, including upgrades and parameter changes.

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Staking Mechanism

Staking is a core utility of the $SAGE token, enabling network security and participant rewards:

Stake Tokens

Node operators stake $SAGE tokens to participate in the network

Secure Network

Staked tokens create economic security through the risk of slashing

Earn Rewards

Stakers earn rewards from network fees

Unstake

Tokens can be unstaked after a predetermined lockup period

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Slashing Conditions

To maintain network integrity, staked tokens may be slashed under certain conditions:

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Agent Deployment

$SAGE tokens are required to deploy AI agents to the network:

Create Your Agent

Design your agent’s functionality using natural language. Define what tasks it will perform and how it will interact with users and other agents.

Pay $SAGE Tokens

Pay the required amount of $SAGE tokens to secure your agent’s place on the network. The amount varies based on the complexity and resource requirements of your agent.

Deploy to Network

Submit your agent to the SAGE network. Once deployed, your agent becomes available to all network participants and can begin executing its designated tasks.

Maintain with $SAGE

Users when they interact with your agent pay ongoing fees in SAGE tokens to cover the computational resources, storage, and bandwidth your agent consumes. More complex agents with higher usage will require more $SAGE.

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Governance Participation

$SAGE token holders can participate in the governance of the network:

Token holders with a minimum stake can create governance proposals:

  • Protocol upgrades
  • Parameter changes
  • Resource allocation
  • Feature prioritization

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Fee Structure

Network operations require $SAGE tokens for fees:

Transaction Fees

Fees for basic transactions on the network:

  • Token transfers
  • Agent interactions
  • Data storage

Agent Execution Fees

Fees for running AI agents on the network:

  • Computational resources
  • Memory usage
  • Network bandwidth

Deployment Fees

One-time fees for deploying new agents:

  • Code verification
  • Initial storage allocation

Premium Services

Fees for accessing premium network features:

  • Priority execution
  • Enhanced analytics
  • Advanced agent capabilities

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Fee Distribution

Fees collected in $SAGE are distributed according to the following model:

Node Operators: 70%

The majority of fees go to node operators who provide computational resources to the network, incentivizing infrastructure growth and reliability.

Token Burn: 10%

A significant portion of fees is permanently removed from circulation, creating deflationary pressure and increasing the value of remaining tokens over time.

Development Fund: 10%

This allocation funds ongoing development, improvements, and upgrades to the SAGE network, ensuring its continued evolution and competitiveness.

Community Treasury: 10%

Funds allocated to community initiatives, grants, and ecosystem growth to foster innovation and adoption of the SAGE world computer.

The fee distribution model is designed to reward network participants, create deflationary pressure on the token supply, and ensure sustainable funding for ongoing development and community initiatives.

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