Newton (NEWT) is the native token of the Newton Protocol, a blockchain infrastructure project designed to enable secure, verifiable automation of on-chain tasks using technologies such as Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs). The protocol aims to let users delegate blockchain actions to automated agents while keeping those actions cryptographically verifiable and within user-defined permissions.
Main uses of NEWT
Staking: Secure the network and earn staking rewards.
Gas fees: Pay transaction and protocol fees.
Governance: Vote on protocol upgrades and ecosystem decisions.
Model/Agent Registry: Register AI models and agents within the Newton ecosystem.
Tokenomics
Ticker: NEWT
Maximum supply: 1 billion NEWT
Initial circulating supply: 215 million NEWT (21.5% of total supply)
Distribution: Approximately 60% allocated to community initiatives and 40% to core contributors, early backers, and related entities, with vesting schedules for many allocations.
Purpose
Newton Protocol focuses on making Web3 automation safer by allowing users to authorize automated blockchain actions under strict, verifiable conditions. Potential use cases