Token Utility

The CTR token is integral to the functioning of the Centralium network, with several key utilities designed to drive participation and value:

• Staking for Community Validators: To participate in the Community Validation Protocol, users must stake a certain amount of CTR tokens. This staking mechanism ensures that validators have a vested interest in the network's integrity. Malicious or negligent validators risk having their stake slashed, creating a strong economic incentive for honest participation.

• Rewards for Reporting and Verification: Users who submit valid incident reports and participate in the verification process are rewarded with CTR tokens. This incentivizes active and accurate contributions to the network, creating a robust and reliable stream of community-driven intelligence.

• Governance Participation: CTR token holders will be able to participate in the governance of the Centralium network through a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). Token holders can propose and vote on key decisions, such as protocol upgrades, changes to the reward system, and the allocation of the Ecosystem Fund. This ensures that the network evolves in a manner that reflects the interests of its community.

• Access to Premium Features: While basic alert and reporting features will be free for all users, certain advanced features may require payment in CTR tokens. For example, law enforcement agencies or private security firms could use CTR to access advanced analytics dashboards, forensic reports, or real-time data streams. This creates a sustainable revenue model for the network while providing valuable services to professional users.