A tokenomics resource on how DePIN and Web3 protocols design their token economies, including case studies on networks like Hivemapper and Helium, explainers on mechanisms like burn-and-mint and vesting, and market analysis grounded in on-chain data. Written by Hilary Brown, Founder of GridEcon, drawing on the same rigor applied to client engagements.
Tokenonomics 101
New to tokenomics? These fundamentals connect token design to real business strategy decisions.
Case- Studies
See how token design and business strategy come together in real DePIN networks.
GEODNET: Building a Global Coordinate Layer
How GEODNET built a 20,000-station global RTK network at a 90% cost advantage over incumbents like Trimble, and what its buyback-and-burn model means for token holders.
DePIN Tokenomics 101: The Economics of Early Issuance
Why the first two years of token distribution determine long-term success in DePIN networks. A practical guide to balancing early stakeholder incentives, milestone-based emissions, and sustainable network growth through responsible token issuance.
DePIN Tokenomics 101: a Guide for Builders
A practical framework for designing sustainable token economies in DePIN protocols, covering supply mechanisms, stakeholder alignment, and the balance between incentivizing contributors and creating long-term value.