Dual Token System
SPAI Finance operates with two interconnected tokens that work together to create a sustainable algorithmic synthetic ecosystem.
spBNB - The Synthetic Asset
spBNB is a synthetic token designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with BNB through algorithmic mechanisms.
Key Characteristics
Target peg: 1 spBNB = 1 BNB
Not backed by collateral - Peg maintained algorithmically
Primary use: Liquidity provision and farming
Minted during expansion - New spBNB created when protocol expands
No inherent burn mechanism - Supply management through PSM
How spBNB Functions
spBNB is designed to trade at 1:1 with BNB through a combination of:
When you provide spBNB/BNB liquidity, you're essentially creating a pseudo-stablecoin pair. As long as the peg holds, your position experiences minimal impermanent loss while earning trading fees and SPAI rewards.
spBNB Supply Dynamics
Unlike fixed-supply tokens, spBNB supply is elastic:
Expands when trading above peg (TWAP > 1.01)
Contracts when trading below peg (via reduced usage and PSM)
Stabilizes when at peg (0.99 - 1.01)
Total supply adjusts based on market demand and protocol health, similar to how central banks adjust money supply—but governed by algorithms and AI rather than human committees.
SPAI - The Reward Token
SPAI serves as the protocol's reward and governance token, capturing value from ecosystem growth.
Key Characteristics
Fixed maximum supply - Creates scarcity value
Primary reward token - Distributed to liquidity providers
Governance rights - Participate in protocol decisions
Stakeable - Lock SPAI to earn spBNB during expansion
Value capture - Benefits from protocol success
How SPAI Functions
SPAI is the "premium" token that represents protocol ownership:
While spBNB aims for stability, SPAI is intentionally volatile. Its price should increase as:
Protocol TVL grows
More users farm and stake
PSM generates revenue
Market recognizes protocol value
SPAI Supply Dynamics
SPAI has a predetermined emission schedule:
Fixed total supply cap - No unlimited inflation
Distributed over time - Rewards decrease gradually
Linear emission - Predictable distribution rate
Farm allocation - Split between spBNB/BNB and SPAI/BNB pools
This creates scarcity value while ensuring sufficient rewards to bootstrap liquidity.
How the Tokens Interact
The two-token system creates a self-reinforcing ecosystem:
The Expansion Cycle
The Value Capture
The Balance
The system is designed so that:
spBNB remains stable for reliable farming
SPAI captures the upside from protocol growth
Farmers can choose their risk profile (stable vs volatile pools)
Expansion is sustainable through treasury backing
Token Economics Summary
Target Price
1 BNB
Market-determined
Supply
Elastic (expands/contracts)
Fixed maximum
Primary Use
Liquidity provision
Farming rewards & staking
Risk Profile
Peg risk (can depeg)
Price volatility
Value Driver
Peg maintenance
Protocol growth
Yield Source
Receives via staking during expansion
Distributed as farm rewards
Choosing Your Exposure
Understanding the dual-token system helps you choose strategies:
For Stability Seekers
Farm spBNB/BNB pool (minimal IL when peg holds)
Stake SPAI during expansion for spBNB rewards
Focus on peg maintenance and treasury health
For Growth Seekers
Farm SPAI/BNB pool (higher APR, standard IL)
Accumulate SPAI during early phases
Focus on protocol adoption and TVL growth
For Balanced Approach
Split capital between both pools
Compound some rewards, take profits on others
Monitor both peg health and SPAI price trends
Risk Considerations
The dual-token model creates specific risks:
For spBNB holders:
Peg can break (trade below 1 BNB)
Death spiral possible if confidence lost
Recovery dependent on protocol mechanisms
For SPAI holders:
Price highly volatile
Value dependent on protocol success
No intrinsic backing or peg
For LP providers:
Impermanent loss from both tokens
Smart contract risk
Liquidity risk during high volatility
Understanding these risks is essential before deploying capital.
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