SELF Tokenomics
The SELF Token (SELF) is the core utility token of the SELF ecosystem. It powers the live SELF App and future SELF-related products. The Token Generation Event (TGE) is upcoming. Designed for long-term sustainability and value accrual, SELF enables network operations, rewards participation, and incentivizes ecosystem growth.
Token Overview
- Token Symbol: $SELF
- Total Supply: 500 Million
- Token Standard: ERC-20 (Base)
Token Distribution
The total supply of SELF is strategically allocated across key areas to ensure robust ecosystem development, incentivize community participation, and maintain long-term stability.
| Category | Allocation | Tokens | Unlocked at TGE | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 11.830% | 59,148,211 | 50% | 10 months linear |
| Private 1 | 0.622% | 3,108,076 | 50% | 12 months linear |
| Private 2 | 0.500% | 2,500,000 | 25% | 12 months linear |
| Partners | 2.816% | 14,079,665 | 10% | 3 month cliff, 15 months linear |
| Team | 11.738% | 58,692,580 | 0% | 3 month cliff, 36 months linear |
| User Adoption | 15.471% | 77,355,000 | 16%* | Prizes and rewards; ends 31 Dec 2029 |
| Future Adoption | 9.529% | 47,645,000 | 0% | No fixed timetable |
| Dev Incentives | 2.678% | 13,392,000 | 100% | 2,050,000 reserved for bounties |
| Blockchain Fee | 10% | 50,000,000 | 10% | 3 month cliff, 36 months linear |
| Liquidity (TGE) | 10.707% | 53,532,743 | 100% | Fully unlocked at TGE |
| Liquidity (Staged) | 24.109% | 120,546,725 | 0% | See staged triggers |
| TOTAL | 100% | 500,000,000 |
Every figure in the Unlocked at TGE column is the share of that row's allocation that becomes available at TGE. Available is not the same as circulating.
* User Adoption unlocks a fixed 12,500,000 SELF program reserve, held by the project and not released to holders. See TGE Supply Summary.
User Adoption
The Prize Draw and Early Adopter programs are funded from one 77,355,000 SELF allocation, so they appear as a single line above. Its TGE unlock is a fixed 12,500,000 SELF, or 2.50% of total supply. Adding Future Adoption (47,645,000 SELF, no fixed timetable and no TGE unlock), these allocations total 125,000,000 SELF.
That 12,500,000 SELF is a program reserve held by the project, not a release to holders:
- Nothing is distributed to users at TGE. Prize awards accrued since 1 January 2026 are held pending and are paid only after TGE.
- Committed obligations are a minority of the reserve. The only material commitment is pending prize awards — roughly 5.3–6.8M SELF on a Q4 2026 TGE, depending on the exact date, against the 12,500,000 reserve. The live figure is in the TGE Supply Summary meter below.
- Early Adopter accruals are immaterial to date. Rewards accrue at 100 SELF per qualifying subscriber or referral per month, so actual accrued rewards are a negligible fraction of the allocation. The 50,000,000 SELF figure is a program ceiling, not an expected payout.
- The reserve is deliberately over-provisioned. Unused reserve stays with the project, does not circulate, and is not sell pressure.
This is why the conservative market-facing amount below excludes User Adoption entirely.
Liquidity deployment
Liquidity (TGE) is unlocked at TGE and deployed at the project's discretion for market making.
Liquidity (Staged) is held as a reserve and released when the triggers below are satisfied (not a fixed monthly unlock).
The combined liquidity allocation is 174,079,468 SELF (34.82% of supply), of which 120,546,725 SELF remains conditional staged liquidity.
Staged liquidity triggers
| Trigger | Tokens | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | 15,000,000 | Venue depth: ±2% mid-price threshold, first 90 days post-TGE |
| T2 | 25,000,000 | Pre-unlock authorized from day 60 post-TGE (30 days ahead of month 3 team and partner vesting cliff) |
| T3 | 80,546,725 | New venue seeding: between 3% of FDV and 10% of circulating supply benchmarks |
Allocation Availability Schedule
This schedule shows when allocation reserves become unlocked or available, not when every token enters circulation. In particular, User Adoption tokens remain in the program reserve until rewards are awarded and distributed.
Use the explorer to inspect any month after TGE or switch to the fixed prize calendar and select a future UTC date.
The chart below provides the deterministic schedule from TGE / Month 0 through Month 48. For User Adoption, the rising area shows reserve availability for the Prize Draw and Early Adopter programs—not distribution. The 47.645M Future Adoption allocation is excluded because it has no fixed timetable. Fixed prize awards are shown separately in the prize calendar. Conditional staged liquidity is excluded because its release depends on venue triggers rather than a date. Select an area to zoom, or click the labels to show or hide each element.
TGE Supply Summary
Unlocked is not the same as circulating. Reserves unlock on schedule but stay with the project until they are awarded or deployed, so they are deducted below.
| SELF | % of supply | |
|---|---|---|
| Unlocked or available at TGE | 117,585,853 | 23.52% |
| Less User Adoption program reserve | −12,500,000 | −2.50% |
| Less Blockchain Fee reserve | −5,000,000 | −1.00% |
| Less Developer bounty reserve | −2,050,000 | −0.41% |
| Conservative market-facing at TGE | 98,035,853 | 19.61% |
The market-facing figure is the TGE portions of Seed, Private 1, Private 2, Partners, Liquidity (TGE) and Developer Incentives.
Prize awards accrued since 1 January 2026 are held pending and are distributed only after TGE, out of the User Adoption reserve deducted above. On a Q4 2026 TGE that is roughly 5.3–6.8M SELF, depending on the exact date. The meter below tracks it live:
This assumes every pending prize is distributed. Actual circulation may be lower, and increases only as tokens are distributed or deployed.
Prize Pool & Early Adopter Program
SELF App is the operator of a Prize Draw program where users earn entries through validator participation, plus a time-limited Early Adopter Program for the first 100,000 users. Legal counsel has confirmed that the Prize Draw is a Queensland Category 4 promotional game.
Prize Draws (All Users)
Every user who runs a validator earns 1 entry per vote cast (automated). Three prize tiers drawn using provably-fair blockchain randomness:
| Prize Draw | Amount (Years 0-4) | Entry Period | Draw Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 5,000 SELF | UTC calendar day | 00:00, next day |
| Weekly | 50,000 SELF | Monday–Sunday | 00:00, Monday |
| Monthly | 200,000 SELF | UTC calendar month | 00:00, 1st of month |
Early Adopter Rewards (First 100,000 Users Only)
- Subscribe: 100 SELF/month for eligible Connect subscribers
- Each verified invite: 100 SELF/month per qualifying active referral
Eligibility is limited to the first 100,000 users. Rewards end on 31 December 2029 or when the 50,000,000 SELF allocation is exhausted, whichever occurs first. Prize draws continue separately.
User Adoption Reserve and Prize Distribution
Prize draws and Early Adopter rewards have separate allocations of 27,355,000 SELF and 50,000,000 SELF respectively. A further 47,645,000 SELF is reserved for Future Adoption.
The live pending-awards meter in the TGE Supply Summary updates automatically from the fixed daily, weekly, and monthly draw schedule. Awards remain pending until TGE and enter circulation when distributed.
| Prize Draw | Award | Approximate Annual Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | 5,000 SELF | 1,825,000 SELF |
| Weekly | 50,000 SELF | 2,600,000 SELF |
| Monthly | 200,000 SELF | 2,400,000 SELF |
| Total scheduled rate | Approximately 6,825,000 SELF/year |
Across the fixed 48-month program, scheduled awards total 27,355,000 SELF, averaging approximately 569,896 SELF per month. Scheduled availability does not itself add tokens to circulating supply.
The Early Adopter Program has a fixed 50,000,000 SELF allocation and the Future Adoption allocation is 47,645,000 SELF. Future Adoption has no fixed distribution timetable. Allocation availability does not itself create circulating supply or sell pressure.
View Complete Prize Pool Details →
Bug Bounty Program
Security is foundational to the SELF ecosystem. We recognize that independent security researchers and community members play a vital role in identifying vulnerabilities that strengthen our platform. We value those who take the time to investigate and responsibly disclose security issues.
Note: For general user experience issues and app feedback, please use the in-app bug tracker. This Bug Bounty program is specifically for code and security vulnerabilities.
Bounty Rewards
| Severity | Reward |
|---|---|
| Low | 25,000 SELF |
| Medium | 50,000 SELF |
| Major | 100,000 SELF |
| Critical | 200,000 SELF |
To report a security vulnerability, please email security@self.app with detailed information about the issue, steps to reproduce, and any supporting evidence.