# $ORBY Token Utility

The **$ORBY token** is the backbone of economic coordination in the **Orby** AI ecosystem. It powers every layer of the protocol — from compute and validation, to governance and revenue flows.

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**🔧 Primary Utility Domains:**

| Function                          | Mechanism                                                                            |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Inference Payments**            | Users pay in $**Orby** or stablecoins (e.g., USDC); $ORBY gives discounts & priority |
| **Validator/Executor Staking**    | Required stake to participate in task routing and proof generation                   |
| **Performance-Based Rewards**     | Earn $ORBY based on uptime, accuracy, proof efficiency                               |
| **Governance Rights**             | Vote on model inclusion, fee changes, RWA token settings, protocol upgrades          |
| **Premium Tiers / Subscriptions** | Lock $ORBY for access to enterprise-grade throughput or APIs                         |

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**🧠 RWA Context:**

* **Tokenized Models & Agents:** Can issue ERC-20s representing future yield. $ORBY is used to claim these yields or stake against their performance.
* **Collateral Layer:** DAOs or institutional users may stake $ORBY to access or insure high-value RWA agents.
* **Programmable Revenue Distribution:** Smart contracts auto-route $ORBY to token holders tied to usage proofs.

> $ORBY is the native unit of value, trust, and access in a world where compute = cashflow.

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🔹 Reward Mechanics

**Orby** AI rewards three key roles: **Model Owners**, **Executors**, and **Validators**. Rewards are distributed per inference job, based on a zk-verified outcome.

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**💸 Standard Distribution (Per Inference Fee):**

| Recipient     | Role                   | Share   |
| ------------- | ---------------------- | ------- |
| Model Owner   | Supplies the zk-model  | **60%** |
| Executor      | Runs inference + proof | **20%** |
| Verifier Node | Validates proof        | **20%** |

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**🧮 Example:**

A user submits a job and pays **100 $ORBY**.

→ 60 $ORBY → to model owner (or RWA token smart contract) → 20 $ORBY → to executor who performed zk-inference → 20 $ORBY → to verifier who validated the result on-chain

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**📈 Incentive Enhancements:**

* **Reputation Bonuses:** High-performing nodes earn $ORBY multipliers based on zk-verified score history.
* **Slash Conditions:** Faulty proof submission = slashing of staked $ORBY.
* **Dynamic Fee Modifiers:** Based on demand, reputation, and model performance metrics.

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**🌍 RWA Integration:**

* **Tokenized Model Ownership:** Revenue from the 60% model owner fee can be split among RWA token holders automatically.
* **Governable Fee Allocation:** DAOs can propose and vote on changing model fees, reward splits, or adding dynamic fee logic.
* **Proof-Based ROI Tracking:** RWA dashboards can track yield in real-time using verified inference logs.