Abstract
Introduction
DLT
Ecosystem
Case Study
Platforms
Tulu Chain
Tulu Coin (TLC)
Next level
Readiness & Launch
Market Entry
ConclusionTULU COIN (TLC)
Community Incentive
Learn how Tulupay ecosystem filled the gap.
Empowering Users, Validators, and Developers to Drive Adoption
To ensure sustainable growth, Tulu Coin implements a multi-layered incentive system that rewards participation, loyalty, and ecosystem contributions. Below is a structured breakdown of incentives for all stakeholders.
Incentives for Token Holders
| INCENTIVE | MECHANISM | REWARD |
|---|---|---|
| Staking Rewards | Stake TLC to secure the network (DPoS). | 8-12% APY paid in TLC. |
| Governance Voting | Participate in protocol votes (fee adjustments, new integrations). | +1% APY boost on staked TLC + exclusive Governance NFT badges. |
| Liquidity Mining | Provide liquidity to TLC pools (e.g., TLC/USDC, TLC/wNGN). | 15-25% APY in TLC + trading fee shares. |
| Referral Program | Invite users to join Tulupay ecosystem (wallets, exchanges, dApps). | 5% bonus of referee's first-year staking rewards. |
| HODL Bonuses | Lock TLC for 6/12/24 months in non-withdrawable vaults. | +2%/+5%/+10% extra TLC at unlock. |
Incentives for Validators & Delegators
| INCENTIVE | MECHANISM | REWARD |
|---|---|---|
| Block Validation | Run a validator node (requires 100K+ TLC stake). | 12% APY + gas fee dividends. |
| Uptime Rewards | Maintain 99%+ node uptime. | Bonus TLC (scales with reliability score). |
| Cross-Chain Validation | Simultaneously secure Tulu Chain + Hedera/Stellar via CCV. | Dual rewards (TLC + partner tokens like HBAR/XLM). |
| Delegator Discounts | Users delegate TLC to validators (no technical setup). | 10% fee discount on validator earnings. |
Incentives for Developers & Builders
| INCENTIVE | MECHANISM | REWARD |
|---|---|---|
| dApp Grants | Build Tulu-compatible apps (DeFi, remittance, identity tools). | 5K-5K-50K TLC grants + technical support. |
| Bug Bounties | Report critical smart contract/network vulnerabilities. | Up to $100K TLC per exploit (sliding scale). |
| Ecosystem Fund | Propose and vote on community-funded projects (e.g., CBDC integrations). | 1-5M TLC allocated quarterly via DAO. |
| API Incentives | Developers using Tulu's payment APIs (e.g., Tulu Switch). | 0.1% cashback on processed volume in TLC. |
Incentives for Merchants & Agents
| INCENTIVE | MECHANISM | REWARD |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Adoption | Accept TLC payments (POS, e-commerce). | 0.5% fee rebate + featured listings on Tulu Merchant Map. |
| Agent Commissions | Serve as cash-in/cash-out hubs for TLC → fiat. | 0.1-0.3% per transaction in TLC. |
| Loyalty Programs | Reward customers paying with TLC. | TLC-back rewards (e.g., 2% of purchase value). |
| Microbusiness Grants | Small businesses using TLC for payroll/supply chain. | 500-500-5K TLC seed funding. |
Social & Community Incentives
| INCENTIVE | MECHANISM | REWARD |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Program | Host local meetups, create content, onboard new users. | 500-500-5K TLC/month + exclusive NFTs. |
| Social Challenges | Viral campaigns (e.g., #TuluRemittanceChallenge). | Top 10 sharers win 100-1,000 TLC. |
| Governance Educators | Tutorials on drafting/voting on proposals. | 1,000 TLC per approved guide. |
| Multilingual Mods | Moderate regional Telegram/Discord groups. | 500 TLC/month + governance voting power. |
Anti-Abuse & Sustainability Measures
- Slashing Conditions:Validators lose 5% stake for downtime/malicious acts.
- Vesting Periods: Team/advisor tokens locked for 3 years (linear unlock).
- Dynamic Rewards: APY adjusts based on staking participation (e.g., drops if < 60% TLC is staked).
- Burn Mechanisms: 0.5% of fees burned to counter inflation.
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