# Introduction Nubit is building Bitcoin Thunderbolt, the Bitcoin Boosting Network for native assets, trading, and verification. Bitcoin is renowned for its robust security and decentralization, attributes that have solidified its position as the pioneering trustless digital currency. However, these strengths come with trade-offs that hinder its real-world practicality. For users looking to leverage Bitcoin on a daily basis, the network presents significant challenges: transactions are processed at a sluggish pace, fees spike during periods of high demand, and the system’s programmability is notably constrained. These limitations create barriers that prevent Bitcoin from fully realizing its potential as a universal financial network capable of seamlessly supporting a broad spectrum of use cases. The root of these challenges lies in Bitcoin’s foundational design, which prioritizes security and decentralization above all else. To maintain its trustless nature, the network enforces a limited block size and a conservative transaction processing rate that it can handle per second. This bottleneck leads to delays and escalating fees when activity surges, making it impractical for routine purchases like a cup of coffee or rapid peer-to-peer transfers. Furthermore, Bitcoin’s scripting language, while deliberately restricted to minimize security vulnerabilities, lacks the flexibility needed to support complex smart contracts or sophisticated applications, further limiting its utility beyond simple value transfers. Enter Bitcoin Thunderbolt, a protocol upgrade championed by Nubit, a core contributor to this transformative initiative. This upgrade is engineered to directly tackle Bitcoin’s longstanding limitations, aiming to evolve it into a rapid, highly programmable, and still-secure infrastructure. Bitcoin Thunderbolt introduces innovative technologies or mechanisms carefully designed to boost transaction throughput and enhance programmability without compromising the decentralized ethos and security that define Bitcoin’s identity. By accelerating transaction speeds and reducing costs, it seeks to make Bitcoin viable for everyday use, while its expanded programmability opens the door to advanced applications previously out of reach. {% embed url="" %} The implications of this upgrade are profound. By overcoming these fundamental hurdles, Bitcoin Thunderbolt could position Bitcoin as truly the foundation of a global financial network. Imagine a Bitcoin capable of powering not just efficient, low-cost daily payments but also intricate decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, where smart contracts execute seamlessly on a platform that retains its hallmark trustlessness and resilience. With Nubit driving this effort, Bitcoin Thunderbolt represents a pivotal leap forward, preserving Bitcoin’s core principles while unlocking its capacity to meet the demands of a modern, interconnected financial landscape. **Bitcoin Thunderbolt: Reimagining Bitcoin’s Infrastructure** Bitcoin, the pioneering decentralized digital currency, has long been admired for its security and independence from centralized control. Yet, its infrastructure has faced challenges, slow transaction speeds, high fees, and limited flexibility for advanced applications. These limitations have kept Bitcoin from fully evolving into a practical, everyday financial system. Bitcoin Thunderbolt steps in to change that. Bitcoin Thunderbolt isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a bold reimagining of Bitcoin’s core framework. This protocol upgrade enhances Bitcoin’s native architecture by delivering instant transaction settlements, greater programmability, and streamlined asset management, all built directly into the Bitcoin UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) model. Unlike solutions that rely on external Layer 2 networks or sidechains, Thunderbolt keeps everything decentralized and secure within Bitcoin’s mainnet. This means developers can now create advanced decentralized applications (dApps), manage digital assets, and design innovative financial tools without needing custodians or risky bridges to other systems. In short, Bitcoin Thunderbolt turns Bitcoin into a fast, flexible, and secure platform capable of supporting not just basic payments but entire financial ecosystems. It’s a step toward making Bitcoin the foundation of a new, decentralized global economy. # The Blueprint for Bitcoin’s Next Era Bitcoin Thunderbolt is not just an upgrade, it’s a blueprint for the future. Outlined in a [whitepaper ](https://www.scribd.com/document/854130348/Bitcoin-Thunderbolt-A-Formally-Verified-Protocol-for-Off-Chain-Bitcoin-Transfers)authored by the Nubit team as core contributors and leading researchers, Thunderbolt introduces a breakthrough off-chain transaction model that redefines speed and scalability for Bitcoin, without compromising its core ethos. At the heart of Thunderbolt is a carefully engineered system: tweakable Schnorr signatures, threshold signature committees, and rigorous cryptographic design all working together to bring Bitcoin into a new era of efficiency and programmability. # How It Works **Instant Ownership Transfers**\ Thunderbolt allows users to transfer UTXO ownership instantly off-chain by applying cryptographic tweaks. This bypasses the need for immediate on-chain settlement, enabling near-instant transactions. **Trustless Validation**\ Instead of relying on miners or centralized parties, Thunderbolt uses decentralized committees that verify each transaction using threshold Schnorr signatures. It ensures that ownership changes are secure and can be enforced on-chain if needed. **Massive Efficiency Gains**\ By shifting transaction logic off-chain and only interacting with Bitcoin’s base layer when necessary, Thunderbolt cuts down on congestion, improves transaction throughput, and dramatically increases speed—all while maintaining the integrity of Bitcoin’s security model.
# Years in the Making Thunderbolt is the result of years of research and development conducted in collaboration with UCSB and distinguished researchers. Every component, from the cryptographic primitives to the protocol architecture, has been peer-reviewed, tested, and formally verified. **Mathematical Security Guarantees**\ Using tools like the Tamarin Prover, Thunderbolt’s cryptography has been rigorously proven correct. These formal methods leave no room for ambiguity, giving developers and users mathematically backed assurance that the system works as intended.
**Academic and Institutional Trust**\ Thunderbolt isn’t a speculative bet; it’s grounded in the work of leading academics, verified by advanced tooling, and backed by research organizations that understand what’s required for real-world adoption.
# Built for the Future of DeFi on Bitcoin With a cryptographically sound foundation and performance built for scale, Thunderbolt makes it possible to build complex applications, decentralized exchanges, lending markets, and identity systems all natively on Bitcoin. It’s the infrastructure Bitcoin has needed to leap from digital gold to programmable money. This isn’t just an evolution. It’s the technical groundwork for Bitcoin’s next frontier. # Introduction Bitcoin’s UTXO model is reliable, but not built for speed or scale. Each UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) is processed one by one. That works well for final settlement, but when volume spikes, it clogs the network, raises fees, and slows everything down. UTXO Bundling, a core innovation in Bitcoin Thunderbolt, rewrites the rules, without touching Bitcoin’s base layer. It lets users transfer the spending rights of many UTXOs at once, securely and instantly, all off-chain. No merge. No movement. Just delegation, powered by cryptographic tweaks.
# Traditional Limitation: One Transaction at a Time Bitcoin tracks ownership through individual transaction outputs (UTXOs). If you want to spend 1 BTC and only have smaller UTXOs, they must be merged into a single transaction, an onchain process that: * Increases transaction size * Raise network fees * Delays confirmation For high-volume applications and users, like merchants, payment processors, or applications, this creates serious friction.
# What is UTXO Bundling?
UTXO Bundling lets you securely reassign the right to spend a group of UTXOs, without ever moving them on-chain. Rather than merging coins, Thunderbolt reassigns control off-chain. Using a cryptographic trick called a key tweak, users can hand over control of coins instantly, without touching the blockchain. It’s not just batching. It’s not just compression. It’s a delegation system that preserves Bitcoin’s trust model while unlocking speed and scale. # How It Works Step 1: Create a Bundle Select a set of UTXOs. These might represent different amounts or origins, that’s okay. Step 2: Apply a Key Tweak A cryptographic tweak modifies the spending keys tied to those UTXOs. This tweak creates a secret offset that only the sender and recipient know. Step 3: Share the Tweak The recipient receives the tweak (or its derived key) and now holds the exclusive ability to spend the bundle. Step 4: Optional On-Chain Action The bundle can sit untouched indefinitely or be spent on-chain later, using the tweaked key, fully compatible with Bitcoin's native rules. # Key Benefits | Feature | Description | | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Speed | Instant delegation of ownership, with no need to wait for block confirmations | | Low Cost | No UTXO merging = smaller transactions, lower fees | | Native Security | Built entirely on Bitcoin’s signature and script primitives | | Privacy | UTXO structure and transfer remain off-chain, until revealed | | Composability | Bundles can be split, re-bundled, or integrated into higher-level logic | # Developer View UTXO Bundling can be integrated into: * Smart contract frameworks: Transfer control of locked assets without triggering on-chain movement.\ Asset issuance protocols: Move control over fungible or non-fungible tokens in bulk. * DEXs and AMMs: Reassign asset control in trades without triggering base-layer congestion.\ Vaults and Rollups: Securely manage off-chain control without compromising auditability. Thunderbolt's support for this delegation mechanism forms the foundation for faster Bitcoin without bridging or sidechains. Whether it’s buying a coffee or clearing international settlements, Bundling makes Bitcoin feel like modern payments: fast, cheap, and simple. #### Real-World Use Case Example: Global Merchant Payments A merchant platform receives 1,000 BTC micropayments daily. Without UTXO Bundling: * Each payment requires an on-chain record. * Consolidation costs spike. * Fees skyrocket. With UTXO Bundling: * Payments are recorded as tweaks, off-chain. * Final settlement can happen once per day. * Costs drop dramatically, with instant transfer finality. Whether it’s buying a coffee or clearing international settlements, bundling makes Bitcoin feel like modern payments: fast, cheap, and simple.
# Bitcoin Alpha: Building the Future of Bitcoin Together
Bitcoin Alpha is a new initiative launched on[ Bitcoin Thunderbolt](https://thunderbolt.lt/), designed to accelerate the next era of Bitcoin by rewarding meaningful contributions to the network. It’s built on a core belief: the future of Bitcoin belongs to those who build it. In a space too often dominated by speculation, Bitcoin Alpha highlights what truly matters, real products, resilient infrastructure, and active builders. Through the Alpha Points system, every contribution to the network, whether it’s staking, deploying, or supporting projects earns recognition. And for early participants, there’s more: depending on when and how they engage, contributors can unlock additional boost, to directly impact their rewards. Bitcoin Alpha is an ongoing initiative with projects backed by academic researchers and leading funds within the ecosystem. What they share in common: they’re shipping, solving real problems, and expanding Bitcoin’s reach. As Bitcoin Thunderbolt powers faster transactions and stablecoin-native payments, Alpha shines a spotlight on the builders bringing this momentum to life. # How It Works 1. Start by contritubing via[ thunderbolt.lt](https://thunderbolt.lt/). 2. Check your points on the Thunderbolt dashboard (top-right). 3. Join early drops by following[ @nubit\_org](https://x.com/nubit_org). 4. Support standout projects while maximizing your Alpha multiplier. Bitcoin Alpha is open to all Bitcoin users, whether you're a dev, a supporter, or simply ready to be early to what’s next. Join the builders shaping Bitcoin’s future.\
# Thunderbolt Station Overview Thunderbolt Stations are officially supported infrastructure in the Bitcoin Thunderbolt ecosystem. Users can deposit their native Bitcoin assets after owning a Thunderbolt Station and earn long-term revenue. This program serves as both a mining mechanism and a foundational pillar for network decentralization. # Roadmap
The launch of Thunderbolt Stations is divided into three stages: **Stage 1 - Foundation** Mint your $tsUSD to reserve. $tsUSD represents the maximum amount you can deposit in Stage 2. The more you mint, the more you can deposit. **Stage 2 - Construction** Use your minted $tsUSD to deposit assets (BTC/USD1, up to your limit) to maximize your station’s revenue. **Stage 3 - Completion** Track your progress and claim your daily revenue.
### **What revenue can you earn?** By owning a Thunderbolt Station, you unlock real, instant, and sustainable revenue: * 4M+ txns on mainnet (as of July 1st, 2025) * 5,000+ daily active users (as of July 1st, 2025) * 379k+ raffle entries from 17,926 verified users via Boostpad (as of July 1st, 2025) Real users. Real usage. Real rewards. * Boosting Code: Earn Boosting Codes every day, the more you deposit, the more your station generates. * Network Fee: Get a share of network fees for helping secure and sustain Bitcoin Thunderbolt. # How to own an official Thunderbolt Station? 1. Mint $tsUSD to reserve in Stage 1. 2. $tsUSD = The maximum amount you can deposit in Stage 2 for revenue. 3. The more $tsUSD you mint, the more you can deposit into your Thunderbolt Station. In **Stage 1**, decide how much you want to deposit and mint enough $tsUSD to reserve your allocation. This guarantees your eligibility to become an official Thunderbolt Station.
### What is $tsUSD? $tsUSD represents the maximum amount of native Bitcoin asset you can deposit within your station in Stage 2. * Transferable: $tsUSD can be freely sent between addresses on Bitcoin Thunderbolt. * Stake Cap Binding: In Stage 2, a user's total $tsUSD balance determines their station’s deposit limit. During Stage 1, you can mint $tsUSD to reserve your station allocation. Your $tsUSD amount sets the maximum you can deposit in Stage 2. The more $tsUSD you have, the more your station will be able to possess later. ### Payment Options
Participants can fund to mint their station’s $tsUSD reserve using any of the following methods: 1. BTC, USD1 (Bitcoin Thunderbolt) 2. BTC (Bitcoin) 3. ORDI (BRC-20), DOG (Rune) 4. USD1 (BNB Chain) For Bitcoin Thunderbolt users: * $1 in USD1 or $1 in BTC = 1000 $tsUSD * Conversion ratio: 1:1000 * $tsUSD is directly sent to the depositor's Bitcoin address. For others: * $1 in USD1 or $1 in BTC = 900 $tsUSD * Conversion ratio: 1:900 * Requires the user to enter their BTC address; $tsUSD is sent on the same address that’s provided. **Note**: Funds used to secure $tsUSD reserve are non-refundable. Once Stage 1 ends, this deposit process will no longer be available. Future availability of $tsUSD securing will be determined by Nubit. ### Referral Incentives
A referral link is generated for each user when using Thunderbolt Station. Through this link, they could earn 25% of their referees' $tsUSD, enhancing their potential station revenue. For example, if a referred user acquires 1000 $tsUSD, the referrer is automatically rewarded with 250 $tsUSD. # Referral Incentives ### Referral Incentives
A referral link is generated for each user when using Thunderbolt Station. Through this link, they could earn 25% of their referees' $tsUSD, enhancing their potential station revenue. For example, if a referred user acquires 1000 $tsUSD, the referrer is automatically rewarded with 250 $tsUSD. # Boosting Code & Boostpad: Empowering the Bitcoin Community Boosting Code is an innovative mechanism designed to make this upgrade inclusive, engaging the entire Bitcoin community in its evolution. * Boosting Code: These are exclusive keys that grant access to Bitcoin Thunderbolt’s advanced features, such as instant UTXO-based transactions, programmable smart contracts, and native stablecoin integration (e.g., USD1). Codes are distributed in limited batches through Boostpad and community-driven initiatives on platforms like X and Discord, rewarding active participation. * Boostpad: A dynamic, user-friendly platform that grants every user an hourly raffle entry for Boosting Code. Users can connect their wallets, claim a code, and instantly join Thunderbolt’s ecosystem. With codes released in small, frequent waves, Boostpad encourages regular engagement, check back often to secure your spot! Boostpad and Boosting Codes democratize access to Bitcoin Thunderbolt, inviting everyone from casual users to developers to explore its potential. By participating, users can: * Experience near-instant transactions powered by Thunderbolt’s off-chain UTXO bundling. * Build or interact with decentralized applications (dApps) enabled by enhanced programmability. * Engage with Bitcoin-native financial tools, like USD1 for global payments or DeFi solutions. This initiative fosters a collaborative community that drives Bitcoin’s growth, ensuring it evolves into a fast, flexible platform for modern finance while staying true to its decentralized roots. Backed by Polychain, Nubit’s vision is to make Bitcoin a cornerstone of the global economy.
# Get Involved Join the Bitcoin Thunderbolt movement today: 1. Visit . 2. Connect your wallet and claim your Boosting Code. 3. Stay active on X and Discord for exclusive events and code drops. Don’t miss out, codes are limited, and the future of Bitcoin is here! # USD1: Bitcoin’s Native Stablecoin In a groundbreaking milestone for the Bitcoin ecosystem, USD1 has emerged as the first native stablecoin integrated directly into Bitcoin’s mainnet. Launched by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), USD1 fills a critical void left by Tether (USDT), which recently discontinued its Omni layer support, leaving Bitcoin without a stablecoin until now. Backed by short-term U.S. Treasuries, USD1 offers unparalleled transparency through daily reserve checks and operates seamlessly within Bitcoin’s UTXO system, thanks to the innovative Bitcoin Thunderbolt architecture. This development not only restores stablecoin functionality to Bitcoin but also redefines its role as a platform for programmable money. # How It Works
USD1’s integration with Bitcoin is powered by Bitcoin Thunderbolt. Unlike other stablecoins tied to separate blockchains, USD1 lives natively within Bitcoin’s UTXO model, preserving self-custody and aligning with Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos. Thunderbolt’s trust-minimized programmability ensures that value moves instantly through UTXO rights delegation, allowing dollars, in the form of USD1, to reside directly on Bitcoin. With USD1, Bitcoin evolves from a store of value into a fully functional platform for stable, everyday finance. Its native integration unlocks a wide range of practical applications: * Global Payments: Fast, low-cost cross-border transfers, rivaling traditional financial systems. * Payroll and Remittances: Simplified salary payments and family support, especially in underserved regions with limited banking access. * DeFi Tools: Stablecoin-based lending, trading, and other decentralized finance applications, all secured by Bitcoin’s robust network. As the only stablecoin running natively on Bitcoin’s mainnet, USD1 is positioned to dominate stablecoin activity on the network. With Bitcoin’s market cap already exceeding $2 trillion, USD1 could capture over 90% of stablecoin volume, cementing Bitcoin’s role in the global financial landscape.
# The Role of Bitcoin Thunderbolt Bitcoin Thunderbolt is the technical backbone of this transformation. By enhancing Bitcoin’s performance and enabling native asset issuance, all without altering its core consensus rules, Thunderbolt paves the way for a new era of Bitcoin-native applications. This architecture ensures that USD1 operates securely and efficiently, staying true to Bitcoin’s principles of decentralization and trustlessness. USD1 is already live and integrated via Thunderbolt, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Bitcoin. This milestone restores stablecoin functionality to the network while expanding its utility far beyond its original design, all without compromising its foundational principles. Whether for global payments, remittances, or DeFi, USD1 makes Bitcoin a go-to option for stable, everyday finance.
# BitMM: Bitcoin’s Native AMM #### The Problem Bitcoin trading has long faced challenges: no native swaps, reliance on centralized platforms, and subpar user experiences. Until now, Bitcoin lacked a robust, on-chain exchange. BitMM is the pioneering trading via automated market maker (AMM) built directly on Bitcoin’s mainnet using Bitcoin Thunderbolt. It empowers users to swap native BTC-based assets and stablecoins, seamlessly, without bridges, wrapped tokens, or custodians. Fast, secure, and trust-minimized, BitMM delivers Ethereum-style trading natively on Bitcoin. # The Solution: BitMM BitMM transforms Bitcoin trading with: * On-Chain Execution: Trades settle directly on Bitcoin’s mainnet. * No Custody Risks: No third parties, ensuring full user control. * Low Fees: UTXO Bundling optimizes transactions for cost efficiency. * Broad Asset Support: Swap any Bitcoin-native asset, from Goldinals to Runes and Ordinals and beyond. BitMM delivers decentralized finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin’s base layer without compromises as it enables scalable, high-performance swaps on Bitcoin’s Layer 1.
# For Developers BitMM opens new possibilities: * Integrate BTC-native swaps into wallets or dApps. * Launch liquidity pools for any Bitcoin asset. * Build automated trading tools with Thunderbolt’s SDKs. Bitcoin trading is now programmable and accessible. BitMM redefines Bitcoin as a dynamic, on-chain trading platform. Powered by Thunderbolt’s speed and security, it brings native DeFi to Bitcoin’s core with self-custody. Fast, efficient, and uncompromisingm BitMM is how Bitcoin trading was meant to be. # Goldinals: A Unified Bitcoin Asset Protocol Goldinals is a protocol designed to unify Bitcoin's fragmented asset landscape, introducing a programmable, trust-minimized layer for creating and managing assets. Compatible with standards like BRC-20, Ordinals, Runes, and Alkanes, it uses zero-knowledge proofs to ensure secure, verifiable transactions directly on Bitcoin’s base layer, eliminating reliance on centralized indexers and bridges.
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# Why Goldinals? Bitcoin’s asset ecosystem is powerful yet disjointed, with standards requiring custom tools and fragmenting liquidity. Goldinals offers a unified solution that reduces tooling complexity, enables composable asset logic, and consolidates liquidity across protocols, delivering ERC-20-like functionality without sacrificing decentralization. Goldinals engraves token balances onto Bitcoin through a three-stage process: * Prepare: Broadcast transaction intent (e.g., mint, transfer). * Kickoff: Submit ZKPs to verify balance and execution. * Challenge: Allow public validation to detect fraud.\ This ensures trust-minimized, mathematically verifiable assets native to Bitcoin. Every action (mint, transfer, burn) follows the prepare, kickoff, and challenge stages, secured by Zero-knowledge proofs and open validation. **Goldinals empowers developers to:** * Mint tokens with supply caps or access conditions. * Create airdrops, batch mints, stablecoins, and real-world assets. Build DAOs and DeFi primitives (e.g., pools, swaps).\ Use cases include BTC-backed stablecoins, programmable vaults, and multisig token flows—all on Bitcoin’s base layer. # Getting Started Goldinals unlocks Bitcoin’s potential with a unified, programmable token layer that respects its ethos, enabling composability, interoperability, and innovation on the world’s most secure blockchain. Developers can use Rust and ZKVM toolchains to define and deploy asset logic on Bitcoin. Future tools will simplify token launches and balance tracking. #### Unified Interoperability Goldinals integrates BRC-20, Runes, and Ordinals, allowing asset porting, reusable logic, and simplified wallet integration, fostering shared tooling and liquidity. It transforms Bitcoin into a foundation for DeFi, DAOs, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and governance, all while preserving its trust model. # Zero-Knowledge Proofs Zero-knowledge proofs enable private ownership proof and public transaction verification. ZKOracles scan Bitcoin blocks, validate state changes, and compress data into on-chain proofs, reducing dependence on trusted indexers. #### Technical Architecture * State Management: ZKOracles track and compress state, making balances auditable on-chain. * Computation Offloading: Transactions are proven off-chain, with proofs validated on-chain. * Trust Model: Assumes one honest validator, with Bitcoin consensus as the final authority. * Cryptography: Employs Merkle trees, recursive ZK systems, and challenge-response mechanisms for efficiency and security. # $NB Tokenomics ### Introduction $NB is the native utility token that powers all interactions within the Nubit ecosystem and Bitcoin Thunderbolt protocol. It underpins instant, low‑fee Bitcoin transfers, programmable asset rails (like USD1), and on‑chain governance, creating the economic framework for a truly Bitcoin‑native Web3 economy. Rooted in our mission of “Make Bitcoin the fastest, safest network for everyday crypto, while remaining 100% Bitcoin-native.” Bitcoin Thunderbolt was built to transform Bitcoin into a real‑time payment and programmability rail. What began as UTXO Bundling has evolved into a full-stack ecosystem, featuring instant micropayments, stablecoin rails, developer SDKs, and a vibrant global community. And $NB connects it all, from daily Boosting Code access to governance decisions. $NB enables seamless value flow across users, integrators, validators, and governance participants, rewarding genuine contribution and long‑term stewardship of the protocol. ### Core Token Utilities 1. **Boosting Code Access**\ Each $NB balance allocates daily Boosting Codes, one‑time passes that unlock instant, sub‑satoshi Bitcoin & stablecoins transfers for any compatible wallet. This ensures high‑impact users always have access to the fastest payment rails. 2. **Service‑Fee Settlement**\ Ecosystem partners (wallets, bridges, dApps) pay integration and usage fees in $NB. This creates continuous organic buy‑side pressure and aligns partner incentives with network growth. 3. **Governance & Protocol Decisions**\ $NB holders propose and vote on protocol upgrades, including fee parameter tweaks and new feature rollouts. On‑chain governance ensures Nubit evolves in step with community priorities. 4. **Ecosystem Incentivization**\ We allocate $NB to bootstrapping grants, hackathons, ambassador programs, and liquidity incentives. This rewards developers, researchers, and community builders who drive real‑world adoption and technical innovation. ### Token Distribution
| Allocation | % of Supply (1 billion) | Purpose & Notes | | -------------------- | ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | | **DAO & Community** | **30% (300M)** | Community incentives, airdrops, and grants | | **Ecosystem** | **17% (170M)** | Partner integrations, developer grants | | **Marketing** | **3% (30M)** | Promotional campaigns, PR, events | | **Core Contributor** | **20% (200M)** | Team & advisor allocation | | **Investors** | **20% (200M)** | Seed & pre-seed investor allocations | | **Treasury** | **10% (100M)** | Reserve, market-making, future protocol development | ### $NB Unlock Schedule
The maximum supply of the NB token is 1 billion (1,000,000,000). Our Day 1 circulating float will be 13% of the 1 billion NB supply: * **DAO & Community:** 10% of Total Supply at TGE → 6‑month cliff → monthly over 42 months * **Ecosystem:** 0% at TGE → 6‑month cliff → monthly over 42 months * **Marketing:** 0% at TGE → 12‑month cliff → monthly over 24 months * **Core Contributor:** 0% at TGE → 12‑month cliff → monthly over 36 months * **Investors:** 0% at TGE → 12‑month cliff → monthly over 24 months * **Treasury:** 3% of Total Supply at TGE → 12‑month cliff → monthly over 36 months This phased release balances immediate network utility with long‑term alignment, ensuring supply growth tracks actual usage and ecosystem health. ### Conclusion $NB is the economic cornerstone of Nubit’s vision, turning Bitcoin into a programmable, real-time payments pipeline. With clear uses, carefully designed incentives, and community-led governance, $NB guarantees that innovation and rewards go to those who develop, secure, and manage the network.