Vertical AI has just rolled out a fresh tokenomics model for its native token, $VERTAI. The overhaul focuses on utility over speculation, rewarding real platform engagement while keeping the economic engine healthy for the long term. It also focuses on helping loyal web2 platform users grow and convert into Web3 through clear benefits of holding and/or paying in $VERTAI. 

Below is a breakdown of what’s new and why it matters.

1. Pay with $VERTAI, Save 15 %

If you’re a frequent user of Vertical AI’s platform, here’s an instant win: buying platform credits with $VERTAI now comes with a 15 % discount compared to paying in fiat or with stable tokens.

• Real‑time pricing: At checkout, the system converts the USD price into $VERTAI using the live oracle rate.

• Locked‑in value: Once purchased, your credits hold their USD‑equivalent value inside the platform, so market swings don’t affect your credit balance.

• No hidden hoops: The discount is applied automatically; just choose “Pay with $VERTAI”.

• Using $VERTAI for everyday platform spending deepens liquidity and supports community incentives such as our burn mechanism.

Bottom line: you spend less and support the ecosystem in one click.

2. Stake Tokens, Earn Credits

Lock your $VERTAI for as long as you like and we will drip platform credits into your account at a fixed annual-percentage yield (APY). Those credits act like pre-paid platform credits inside the studio or stream, no volatility, no expiry. Turn your long term $VERTAI position into an inflation free AI budget. 

Stake $VERTAI → earn credits at APY × stake × price → spend those credits like cash inside Vertical AI. Staking turns your long-term $VERTAI position into a rolling, inflation-free compute budget for our Vertical Studio or Stream.

3. Referral Revenue Share Program: Loyalty That Scales with You

Creators, platform users, and community members can turn their influence into revenue through our new affiliate program.

*Calculated on each customer’s spend during their first 24 months.

• Fast, predictable payouts: Monthly on‑chain payouts in USDC or $VERTAI (your choice) 

• No vesting cliffs: Tokens or USDC you earn are immediately liquid.

Example: Lock 2,000 $VERTAI → your cohort spends $600 → you earn $30, during that month. Simple.

4. Quarterly Token Burns: Profit‑Driven Supply Adjustment

Every quarter, Vertical AI will:

1. Calculate net profit from services paid in $VERTAI.

2. Allocate 10 % of that profit to burn tokens.

3. Publish the burn transaction on‑chain for full transparency.

Burns will continue until 25 % of the genesis supply (25 million $VERTAI) has been burned or five years have passed, whichever comes first. This ties token scarcity directly to real business performance; no smoke and mirrors.

In a nutshell

• Immediate utility: 15 % discount makes $VERTAI the only logical payment choice.

• Active use > passive yield: Staking rewards you with spendable credits, turning your long term holdings into a predictable rolling SaaS budget.

• Aligned incentives: Affiliates who lock tokens share in the revenue they help create.

Sustainable scarcity: Quarterly burns connect token supply to real demand. Vertical AI’s updated tokenomics flip the usual script, rewarding platform participation and use over speculation, linking token health (demand, supply and price) to platform growth. Whether you’re a power user, creator, or community builder, $VERTAI now offers tangible, transparent ways to benefit from the ecosystem you help grow.