@APRO_Oracle #APRO $AT

For the APRO network to succeed as a decentralized oracle, it requires a robust, long-term incentive structure to ensure its node operators remain honest and reliable. This structure is primarily backed by the significant Staking Rewards Allocation, which accounts for approximately 20% of the total token supply.

The Purpose of the 20% Pool

Out of APRO’s 1 Billion Max Supply, roughly 200 million AT are dedicated to the Staking Rewards pool. This allocation is not simply a bonus; it’s a critical component of the network's economic security model:

Bootstrapping Security: In the early days, when network fees from dApps might be low, this pool provides a guaranteed source of yield for node operators. This incentivizes a large, diverse set of providers to secure the network from day one.

Sustaining Decentralization: Over time, the rewards ensure that participating in the network remains profitable. This encourages token holders to stake their assets, increasing the economic collateral backing the data provided by the oracle. The more tokens staked, the more expensive an attack becomes.

The Controlled Vesting Schedule

Crucially, this 20% is not released all at once. It is distributed via a structured vesting schedule—a planned, slow release over many years (e.g., 48 months or more).

This scheduled release serves two vital functions:

Mitigating Inflation: The gradual distribution prevents a sudden flood of new tokens from entering the circulating supply, which would dilute the value for existing holders.

Long-Term Commitment: By stretching the reward program over a multi-year horizon, APRO signals that its primary commitment is to the long-term health and stability of the network, rewarding those who provide continuous service and security.

In essence, the 20% allocation is the network's investment in its own future, ensuring the security of its AI-verified data feeds for years to come.