DOP Proposes Bold Tokenomics Reset to Help Spur Ecosystem Growth Even Further

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Gregory Pudovsky

Published: May 23, 2025 at 11:08 am Updated: May 23, 2025 at 11:08 am

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As per a recently released community update, the Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) team has put forth a highly elaborate ‘tokenomics reset,’  one that stands to fundamentally reshape how the project’s native token $DOP provides utility to the ecosystem. To elaborate, the proposal puts forth what the devs refer to as “adaptive, price-linked vesting,” an approach seeking to tackle the eternal problem of optimal token supply management.

Instead of flooding the market with tokens on a fixed schedule regardless of market conditions (as practically every other project does at the moment), DOP-v2 ties token unlocking directly to its market performance so that as and when prices rise above certain thresholds, more tokens unlock by themselves.

The converse is also true such that when prices fall below certain key levels, the token unlocking process slows or even stops completely. Moreover, the mechanics of all this are based on 30-day cycles wherein each month, the contract looks at the average price over the previous 30 days and calculates how many tokens to unlock for the next cycle. 

As an example, if the 30-day average price of $DOP-v2 sits at $0.18, approximately 2% of eligible tokens will unlock over the upcoming month. Similarly, if its price tanks below $0.04, unlocking freezes entirely until recovery.

This creates a fascinating dynamic between price, supply, and incentives as with most traditional token models, many early investors tend to exit their positions once the vesting period ends — something that induces a high level of selling pressure on the ecosystem regardless of project’s health. 

Perhaps most interestingly, the team itself announced a forfeiture of 30% of their allocation permanently, rendering the tokens non-circulable and, in a way, maintaining the asset’s long-term viability.

Migration timeline and practical considerations

Token holders currently face a straightforward but time-sensitive decision as the migration is set to commence on June 15 —  if the DAO approves the team’s proposal — and run for exactly two months (closing permanently on August 14). The conversion of all existing assets is straightforward, i.e. a 1:1 swap from DOP to DOP-v2 is being offered.

Token holders who miss the aforementioned time window stand to be left with tokens with “zero utility” after the conclusion of the deadline. Moreover, regardless of when individual holders migrate during the two-month window, everyone begins the new vesting regime simultaneously on August 1st.

For stakers, the period to un-bond their deployed assets has already passed. Staking rewards will be doled out as usual during the 90-day cooling period. Lastly, the team has committed to putting its best foot forward in maintaining $DOP-v2’s price around that of the final private sale rounds throughout the first cycle (so as to reduce any migration-related anxiety).   

Dynamic inflation and long-term value considerations

Perhaps one the most forward-thinking aspect of DOP-v2 isn’t its vesting schedule but the dynamic inflation model that accompanies it, which, unlike fixed inflation or purely deflationary tokens, adopts an adaptive route — capable of scaling as and when the currency’s market cap grows or dips.

To elaborate, when $DOP-v2’s fully-diluted market cap sits below $50 million, inflation runs at 5% monthly to fund development and when the metric grows, inflation decreases proportionally, dropping to just 1% monthly when exceeding $500 million. 

This means that a self-regulating treasury of sorts is formed, capable of expanding aggressively during early growth phases but naturally more contained as the ecosystem matures. All inflation-generated tokens flow directly to the DAO treasury, requiring formal on-chain proposals and 51% quorum for any spending. As a result, early investors can benefit from price stability and growth.

Last but not least, the proposal also includes a crucial 18-cycle checkpoint (roughly 18 months post-migration). If the token maintains a healthy average price above $0.12 during cycle 18, all remaining locked tokens will be released (linearly over just 6 additional cycles). This stands to reward sustained success with accelerated distribution. If not, the adaptive model continues.

The vote started May 19 and ends on May 26, DOP invites the community to vote. With the core team abstaining from the vote, all of the power seemingly now rests with the token holders themselves. 

Whatever be the outcome, DOP seems to have pioneered a fascinating approach to tokenomics that other projects would be wise to study closely.

About The Author

Gregory, a digital nomad hailing from Poland, is not only a financial analyst but also a valuable contributor to various online magazines. With a wealth of experience in the financial industry, his insights and expertise have earned him recognition in numerous publications. Utilising his spare time effectively, Gregory is currently dedicated to writing a book about cryptocurrency and blockchain.

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