Tokenomics
The $POKER token is the governance and utility token of the Purr Poker ecosystem, designed to give players true ownership of the platform through revenue sharing, premium features, and governance rights.
Token Overview
Token Type
ERC-20 token on the Hyperliquid EVM, with governance functionality and tiered staking benefits.
Total Supply
100,000,000 $POKER tokens
Fixed supply with buyback model
TGE Date
H1 2026
Token Distribution
Community (65%)
65,000,000 $POKER tokens dedicated to rewarding active players and ecosystem participants.
- Airdrops: Season 1 begins in H2 2025, rewarding gameplay and participation
- Gameplay Rewards: Active players earn points toward airdrops
Core Contributors (20%)
20,000,000 $POKER tokens allocated to the development team and early contributors.
- Locked for 1 year after TGE
- Vested linearly over 2 years following the lock period
- Ensures long-term alignment of the team with the project
- Incentivizes continuous development and improvement
Foundation (15%)
15,000,000 $POKER tokens reserved for ecosystem growth and development.
- Marketing: Strategic partnerships and user acquisition
- Development: Funding for new features and improvements
- Partnerships: Strategic collaborations with crypto and gaming projects
- Ecosystem Development: Supporting community-led initiatives
- Liquidity Bootstrap: Initial liquidity for the token
Airdrop Strategy
Season 1 airdrops (H1 2026) will primarily reward active gameplay and participation:
- Majority of points earned through hands played and tournaments entered
- Minor points for community participation (Discord, etc.)
- Anti-Sybil measures to prevent exploitation
- Specific requirements undisclosed to prevent gaming the system
- Designed to reward genuine poker players, not airdrop farmers
Token Utility
Rake Discounts
For those staking 10,000+ $POKER, a bigger 35% rake discount when you win will be available. This creates immediate tangible value for token holders.
Buy & Configure Tables
Use $POKER to create custom tables with configurations including rake rates, buy-in requirements, password protection, and even NFT/token holding requirements for communities. As the table owner, you receive 75% of the rake collected. Purchase once and use your table forever.
Tournament Creation
Create and customize tournaments with $POKER tokens. Set buy-ins, structures, blind levels, and prize distributions. As the tournament creator, you'll receive a portion of the tournament fees.
Buyback
A minimum of 65% of platform revenue post-TGE is used for bi-weekly TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price) buybacks. The purchased tokens are burned, permanently reducing the supply and creating deflationary pressure. This direct connection between platform usage and token value ensures that as Purr Poker grows, token holders benefit.
Long-term commitment
Buy back percentage will remain at minimally 65% for at least 3 years after TGE. After this time, as the projects approaches maturity, buyback may be reduced to provide more rewards to active players instead of tokenholders.
Revenue Model & Buyback
Revenue Streams
Cash Game Rake
Just 3.5% rake (vs. industry standard 5%), limited by pre-defined rake caps
Tournament Fees
10% fee on tournament buy-ins (5% for high-stakes tournaments)
Custom Table Creation
One-time $POKER payment for table creation rights
Premium Features
$POKER payments for non-staking players who want premium features
Buyback Process
- A minimum 65% of all platform revenue post-TGE is allocated to token buybacks
- Buybacks occur through TWAP purchases on a bi-weekly basis
- Buyback formula: $POKER purchase amount = 65% of revenue.
Example: If Purr Poker generates $100,000 in bi-weekly revenue, at least $65,000 worth of $POKER tokens will be purchased from the market, creating continuous buying pressure and deflationary dynamics.