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# AMETA Token

The **$AMETA token** is the heartbeat of Alpha City, powering every transaction, interaction, and reward. It ensures alignment between platform growth and community prosperity.

### Tokenomics

* **Total Supply:** 10,000,000,000
* **Circulating Supply:** 7,500,000,000 (distributed via IDO, staking rewards, airdrops, and burns)
* **Team Allocation:** 2,000,000,000 (locked for 1 year, gradual 6-month release)
* **Exchange Reserve:** 500,000,000 (for centralized listings)

### Utility

* **Transactions**: Payments for land, events, retail, and services.
* **Staking**: Earn ETH rewards and unlock exclusive tiers.
* **Governance**: Token holders vote on proposals, upgrades, and ecosystem decisions.
* **In-Game Economy**: Used across MetaBet, MetaSpeed, and more.
* **Cross-Platform**: Tradeable across CEX, DEX, and Alpha Exchange.

### Revenue Model

* **1–3% surcharge** on all Alpha City transactions.
* All revenue is redirected into **ecosystem growth** and distributed back to **stakers in ETH**, minimizing impact on AMETA price.