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# Token Gated Access

Token‑gated access is the monetization layer of the platform. It is not a separate product but a permissioning engine that applies across the AI Tool Hub, the Vault, and the wallet.

How it works:

* Each feature (e.g., “Pro AI model”, “priority support”, “commerce cashback”) has a minimum token balance or staked amount.
* The system reads the user’s on‑chain balance (or staking position) via a lightweight oracle.
* If the requirement is met, the feature is unlocked; otherwise, the user is prompted to acquire or stake more tokens.

**Access tiers (based on token holdings or staked amount):**

| *Requirement (Hold or Stake)* | *Tier Name* | *Unlocked Features*                                                   |
| ----------------------------- | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| None (free tier)              | Basic       | Basic AI tools (rate‑limited to 10 requests/day)                      |
| ≥ 5,000 tokens                | Pro         | Unlimited premium AI tools + advanced models                          |
| ≥ 25,000 tokens               | Elite       | <p>Priority AI processing + 0.5% discount on commerce</p><p> fees</p> |
| ≥ 100,000 tokens              | Governance  | Voting rights + share of protocol revenue                             |
| ≥ 500,000 tokens              | Whitelabel  | SDK access for recovery/inheritance protocols                         |

Examples:

* A user holding 5,000 tokens (worth $2,500 at launch) becomes Pro and can use all premium AI tools without daily limits.
* A user staking 25,000 tokens becomes Elite and gets priority queue for AI inference plus a 0.5% discount on gift card purchases.
* A user staking 500,000 tokens can license the Social Recovery Protocol for their own dApp.

{% hint style="info" %}
*No gamification, no leaderboards – just direct, transparent utility tied to meaningful token holdings.*
{% endhint %}

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**Summary of Tier Names for Quick Reference**

| Tokens Required | Tier Name  | Primary Perk                 |
| --------------- | ---------- | ---------------------------- |
| 0               | Basic      | Free AI (10 requests/day)    |
| 5,000           | Pro        | Unlimited premium AI tools   |
| 25,000          | Elite      | Priority + commerce discount |
| 100,000         | Governance | Voting + revenue share       |
| 500,000         | Whitelabel | B2B SDK access               |


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