Tokenomics

Detailed tokenomics will be published before mainnet launch. Chain selection is in progress.

Token Utility

The Azimuth token serves three primary functions within the network:

  • Node Rewards: Operators earn tokens for contributing observation data to the network. Rewards are proportional to the quality and value of the data provided.
  • Query Payments: Applications and devices consuming positioning data from the network pay in tokens.
  • Governance: Token holders participate in network governance decisions including protocol upgrades, reward parameter adjustments, and treasury allocation.

Reward Factors

Node operator rewards are determined by several factors:

  • Coverage Area: Nodes in underserved areas earn more than nodes in already well-covered regions.
  • Uptime: Consistent, reliable nodes earn more than intermittent ones.
  • Data Quality: Higher precision observations (better hardware, better antenna placement) earn proportionally more.
  • Signal Diversity: Nodes that capture multiple signal types (LTE + DTV + FM) earn more than single-signal nodes.

Tier Multipliers

Higher-tier hardware produces higher-quality data and earns proportionally higher rewards:

  • Tier 0 (Mobile): Lowest reward rate. Phone sensor data (cell surveys, GNSS, WiFi) builds the radio environment map.
  • Tier 1 (BYOD): Baseline reward rate. Consumer SDR dongle, consumer antenna.
  • Tier 2 (Dedicated): Enhanced reward multiplier. GPS-disciplined timing enables more precise observations.
  • Tier 3 (Coherent Array): Premium reward multiplier. Angle-of-arrival measurements in addition to timing provide the highest-value data.

Anti-Sybil Mechanisms

The network uses several mechanisms to prevent fraudulent nodes from earning rewards:

  • GPS-disciplined timestamps from Tier 2+ nodes establish ground truth for cross-validating Tier 1 observations.
  • Cross-validation between overlapping nodes detects inconsistent or fabricated observations.
  • Signal fingerprinting verifies that reported observations match the expected radio environment at the claimed location.