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	Priority AI processing + 0.5% discount on commerce fees
≥ 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.

No gamification, no leaderboards – just direct, transparent utility tied to meaningful token holdings.

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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