$EPIC Token Flows

$EPIC is the utility token of the EpicApes ecosystem, serving as the core currency across all products and features. With a capped total supply of 1 billion tokens, $EPIC is designed to fuel transactions, rewards, and interactions within the ecosystem.

$EPIC has implemented a deflationary mechanism to ensure continuous demand and drive the token’s long-term value, making it a scarce and valuable asset for players, holders, and investors.

$EPIC Deflationary Model

$EPIC Token Flows

Use case	Operation	Description
Airdrop	MINT	$EPIC is distributed as part of airdrop events, offering players an opportunity to receive tokens based on their in-game activities and achievements.
NFT Staking	MINT	$EPIC is earned as passive income by staking EpicApes NFTs. Staking rewards holders with $EPIC tokens, incentivizing engagement and long-term participation in the ecosystem.
Sale	MINT	$EPIC is purchased during the official token sale, providing an initial distribution and allowing early investors and supporters to acquire tokens.
NFT Mint	BURN	$EPIC is used as a payment to mint new NFTs in the EpicApes collection, offering a way to purchase and mint exclusive in-game assets.
In-Game Shop	BURN	Players use $EPIC to purchase items in the in-game store, such as cosmetics, boosts, and other essential upgrades, providing further utility for the token.
Expeditions	BURN	$EPIC is used as a fee to send NFTs on expeditions. Players spend $EPIC to engage in exploration and resource gathering, with the token acting as a cost for each expedition.
Crafting	BURN	$EPIC is required as a fee to craft items, such as new traits or enhancements, adding value to the crafting process and ensuring the token's role in the economy.
NFT Customization	BURN	$EPIC is used to upgrade and customize EpicApes NFTs, allowing players to enhance their characters’ appearance or attributes, and increasing the value of their NFTs
Seasons	BURN	$EPIC is used to purchase the premium season pass, giving players access to exclusive seasonal content, rewards, and features. The token acts as a payment for participating in these seasonal events.
In-Game Advertising	BURN	Brands or other gaming companies could advertise within EpicApes' ecosystem, using $EPIC to purchase ad space or promotional materials in-game, on the platform, or during events.