What is Balance (EPT)?

Deep Dive

1. Purpose & Value Proposition

Balance transforms Web2 gaming/social interactions into an AI-native Web3 economy. Originating from E-PAL (4.2M users in gaming companionship), it enables:
- AI Agent Economy: Users deploy AI companions that earn $EPT by completing tasks (e.g., gaming sessions, content creation)
- Creator Ownership: Digital assets like AI Epals and NFTs are tradable via Fan Protocol
- Cross-Chain Infrastructure: Operates on BNB Chain and Ethereum, with plans for a dedicated blockchain layer

2. Tokenomics & Governance

The 10 billion $EPT supply is allocated to:
- Node Operators (25%): Key Nodes validate AI tasks and maintain network state
- Ecosystem Incentives (33%): Rewards for users, creators, and liquidity providers
- Governance Rights: Holders vote on protocol upgrades and reward distributions

Tokens unlock services like AI companion access, act as gas fees, and enable staking for yield. Vesting schedules for team/advisors (13%) and investors (17%) ensure long-term alignment.

3. Technology & Differentiation

• Proof of Labor: Unlike PoW/PoS, users/AI Agents earn tokens by contributing verifiable work (e.g., completing in-app tasks)
• Modular Execution Layer: Allows AI Agents to operate across chains while preserving identity/memory (source)
• Decentralized AI Training: Key Node operators provide compute resources for AI model development

Conclusion

Balance reimagines digital labor by tokenizing AI-driven contributions, creating a circular economy where effort directly translates to value. Its hybrid Web2-to-Web3 transition and focus on verifiable AI tasks position it uniquely in decentralized infrastructure. Could Balance’s “Proof of Labor” model become a blueprint for ethical AI monetization in Web3?