Stable, the Bitfinex-backed layer 1 blockchain built for fast, low-cost transactions, has unveiled the full details of its STABLE tokenomics ahead of its mainnet debut on December 8. The network aims to provide a reliable infrastructure for enterprise users and stablecoin-focused applications, while delivering predictable costs and high-volume performance.
Tokenomics Designed for Long-Term Growth
STABLE’s total supply is capped at 100 billion tokens. Of these, 40% (40 billion tokens) will be reserved for ecosystem growth, including developer grants, user incentives, integrations, and long-term network expansion. Another 25% will go to the team, and 25% to investors and advisors. An initial 10% of the total supply will be unlocked to provide liquidity and support early adoption.
To encourage alignment with the network’s long-term goals, team and investor tokens follow a four-year vesting schedule with a one-year cliff, meaning no tokens are released in the first year, with gradual unlocking thereafter. For the ecosystem allocation, 8% will be unlocked at launch, with the remaining 32% vesting over three years.
STABLE will also serve as the chain’s governance token. Holders will vote on protocol upgrades, elect validators, and can earn a share of validator revenue. Interestingly, the network uses USDT0 as its gas asset, so fees are collected in a USDT-based stablecoin rather than the native token, helping users predict transaction costs more accurately.
Over $1.1 Billion Pre-Deposited Ahead of Launch
Stable’s mainnet comes after a two-phase pre-deposit program that attracted more than $1.1 billion from over 10,000 wallets. The first phase reached its $825 million cap in just 22 minutes, though the large deposits from a few wallets sparked some concerns over concentration. Phase two introduced KYC checks and wallet limits to ensure broader participation and concluded on November 15.
The project arrives as demand for purpose-built stablecoin networks is rising. Stable’s connection with Tether, combined with institutional partnerships—including PayPal Ventures’ $28 million seed round investment—positions it as a potential hub for large-scale tokenized payments and on-chain finance. The chain now joins other payment-focused layer 1s such as Arc and Plasma, which also emphasize stablecoin settlement.
With its tokenomics now public and significant pre-deposited liquidity in place, Stable is set to make a strong entrance on December 8, aiming to capture a growing share of the stablecoin and enterprise payment market.
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