> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.wicrypt.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.wicrypt.com/5.-token-economy.md).

# 5. TOKEN ECONOMY

Purpose of this section is to describe Wicrypt ecosystem participants and the way they interact with Wicrypt network, as well as providing full, in-depth overview of $WNT-based economy, including token circulation model, allocation, distribution (vesting) as well as Wicrypt incentivisation layer and revenue streams.

**Ecosystem participants -**

There are following types of ecosystem participants involved in Wicrypt network:

* **Customers** - purchasing internet access from hosts.
* **Digital hosts** - owning a hub NFT without the need of possessing and configuring a physical device.
* **Physical hosts** - owning and possessing actual physical devices.
* **Wicrypt DAO** - central managing body of Wicrypt network, responsible for setup and maintenance of the network and issuing devices/NFTs

Please refer to the chart below for reference.

![Wicrypt ecosystem participants](/files/wrogpKyBuQxg2fGSAUq7)