$MINE Tokenomics 2.0
As we expand the Mine Labs product range, support external integrations, and grow the Bitcoin ecosystem together, one token will stand at the center of it all.
This model feeds protocol usage directly into value for the $MINE ecosystem, while elevating it into the connective tissue of a cross-chain, Bitcoin-aligned future.
🞷 Phase 0 - Revenue-Backed Staking Begins
As of Tokenomics 2.0, staking rewards for $MINE are to be directly supported by protocol revenue generated through RuneShot activity.
20% of all RuneShot fees are allocated to periodic market buybacks of $MINE.
Purchased tokens are deposited into the MINE Staking rewards pool to offset emissions.
As fee volume increases and buybacks exceed emissions, staking becomes self-sustaining - driven entirely by usage.
This mechanism is designed to gradually reduce circulating inflation while increasing staking yields in proportion to protocol activity. Over time, higher APRs and lower float create a compounding incentive structure that links protocol demand directly to tokenholder value.
This is the foundation of the $MINE incentive loop, aligning network usage with staking performance and ecosystem growth.
🞷 Phase 1 - Deeper Liquidity, Broader Access, Communal Benefits
The $MINE token is currently active on Solana, and deepening liquidity on this network remains a key priority. Our strategy is designed to balance sustainable growth with effective capital deployment.
We are implementing a phased, demand-driven approach. Liquidity will be added incrementally based on pre-defined thresholds and market maturity, allowing price discovery to occur organically while maintaining momentum.
As protocol usage and fee generation increase through RuneShot activity and ecosystem expansion, additional liquidity will be strategically deployed to improve execution depth, reduce slippage, and support broader integration across platforms.
But Solana is just one side of the coin.
Launching on Bitcoin L1
As part of our broader multi-chain strategy, $MINE will be deployed on Bitcoin L1 as a Rune under the ticker MINE•MINE•MINE.
This deployment allows native Bitcoin users to access and hold $MINE directly on Bitcoin, without additional bridging steps. It also supports bi-directional movement through the MineBridge, enabling $MINE to move seamlessly between Bitcoin L1, Solana, and NEAR. This is a spiritual and strategic return, cementing our BTC roots and opens up integration pathways with protocols operating directly on the base layer.
NEAR Deployment and Liquidity Provision
$MINE will be deployed on NEAR as part of the RuneShot rollout, becoming the first native Rune available for trading on the platform.
Protocol-owned liquidity will be established on NEAR by pairing $MINE with $nBTC. The pool will enable initial trading activity and provide a foundation for further integration of $MINE into the NEAR DeFi ecosystem.
In collaboration with Rhea Finance, this liquidity will support additional functionality beyond spot trading, including access to leverage and yield farming mechanisms; Expanding $MINE’s utility into capital-efficient, BTC-backed DeFi strategies within the NEAR environment.
This deployment supports broader cross-chain accessibility and positions $MINE for long-term participation in native Bitcoin activity across the NEAR protocol stack.
Cross-Chain Transferability
With deployments on Solana, NEAR, and Bitcoin L1, $MINE is positioned as the first Rune designed for seamless transferability across all three ecosystems.
Through MineBridge, $MINE can move bi-directionally between these networks, supporting fluid interaction between BTC <> SOL, BTC <> NEAR, and SOL <> NEAR. This interoperability allows users to engage with the protocol from the ecosystem of their choice, while maintaining consistent access to liquidity and product utility.
As protocol-owned liquidity grows across key pairings, $MINE will also be used to support selected RuneShot launches by pairing with bonded tokens from partner projects. This shared liquidity model is intended to benefit the broader ecosystem by reinforcing alignment between creators, users, and the underlying protocol infrastructure.
🞷 Phase 2 - Multi-Chain Reach & Long-Term Supply Controls
As $MINE adoption expands across multiple chains, new mechanisms are introduced to reduce circulating supply, incentivize aligned integrations, and reinforce protocol sustainability.
These mechanisms are designed to tighten token float over time and strengthen the utility–reward feedback loop as product usage grows.
Integration Locks: Projects integrating with RuneShot or MineBridge will be required to acquire and lock (or burn) $MINE for the duration of their integration. Ensuring economic alignment with the network and contributes to ongoing supply reduction.
Mine Node Bonding: Future node operators validating MineBridge activity will be required to stake $MINE as bonded collateral. This bond enables operators to earn a share of network fees and ensures skin-in-the-game for those securing cross-chain transactions.
BTC Revenue Vaults (in development): As protocol volume scales, a portion of fees - up to 10% - may be redirected to $MINE stakers in the form of native BTC. This mechanism introduces non-inflationary, Bitcoin-denominated yield tied directly to platform usage.
The first integration expected to use this model is the EVM-compatible MineBridge deployment on BASE, which is currently queued for rollout.
Recent activity (May 2025) across MineBridge has demonstrated early demand for cross-ecosystem asset movement, with over $1.9M in volume processed in the span of 30 days.
While current fee revenue is allocated toward infrastructure development and operational stability, this activity lays the foundation for future reward flows and additional integrations linked directly to $MINE.
As more sinks are introduced and utility expands, each new deployment compounds the $MINE value cycle and further solidifies its role as the economic base layer of the RuneMine ecosystem.
$MINE Loop Overview
The $MINE tokenomics form a closed-loop model where protocol usage directly contributes to token demand, staking rewards, and long-term value accumulation.
As activity across RuneShot, MineBridge, and future integrations increases, the following cycle is reinforced:
Protocol generates fees through RuneShot trading and token launches
20% of fees are used to buyback $MINE on the open market
Purchased tokens are routed to the staking pool, reducing reliance on emissions
Staking yields increase, attracting new stakers and reducing circulating supply
Token demand grows, improving price discovery and liquidity
Higher usage and integrations follow, restarting the cycle at greater scale
Over time, the introduction of supply sinks (e.g. MineBridge, node bonding, integration locks) further tightens float and compounds the effect of each cycle. $MINE is designed to evolve with network usage - tying long-term holders directly to the growth and utility of the RuneMine ecosystem.
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