TNT Token

TNT is Tangle’s governance token (an ERC‑20 on EVM chains).

TNT is not the gas token. Gas fees are paid in the underlying chain’s native asset (e.g., ETH on Base).

Usage Cases

Governance

TNT holders participate in protocol governance (e.g., parameter updates, treasury actions, upgrades) using on-chain voting.

Protocol Alignment

TNT is the unit of alignment for the Tangle protocol: it is used to coordinate incentives across stakers, operators, blueprint developers, and users of services.

Staking Economics

TNT can be used within the staking ecosystem as an operator self-stake asset and as a delegatable staking asset (and may also be accepted for service payments depending on the deployed configuration).

Slashing Mechanisms

TNT can be used as collateral within the staking system, where slashing is applied for service-level violations. These measures deter malicious behavior and align operators with protocol requirements.

A considerable portion of TNT will be actively engaged in the protocol (e.g., governance, operator self-stake, incentives), and in the execution of Tangle Blueprints. This helps align economic security with real usage of services.