Closed-Loop Economics
The Roam economy is grounded in external commercial demand, not isolated internal mechanics. Supply side: Contributors generate verified connectivity measurements. To decouple data collection from token price volatility, this work is initially recognized as non-transferable Roam Points. Points are converted to $XRO at the end of each weekly epoch based on a fixed emission schedule and global participation, distributed pro-rata. Demand side: Enterprise customers (mobile network operators, telecom infrastructure companies, Physical AI operators) purchase access to Roam’s data products. These clients pay in fiat or stablecoins. They never need to hold cryptocurrency.The Buyback Engine
A significant share of net protocol revenue is programmatically allocated to purchasing $XRO on the open market. The exact percentage and the split between Contributor Pool replenishment and Staker Pool allocation are governance-adjustable parameters, initially set by the founding team and subject to adjustment as the network matures and revenue scales. Every dollar of enterprise revenue creates direct, verifiable buy pressure on the token. Purchased tokens are recycled into the reward pools, creating a self-sustaining cycle where real-world usage funds network expansion without relying on perpetual inflationary minting.Dual Reward Pools
DePIN projects face a cold start problem: enterprises won’t pay until the network reaches critical density, but contributors won’t participate without rewards. Roam solves this with two complementary engines:Engine 1: Contributor Rewards
Purpose: Bootstrap global coverage density.Source: 40% of total supply allocated at TGE. As protocol revenue grows, buybacks replenish this pool, extending its effective lifespan indefinitely.Mechanism: Tokens emit on a pre-allocated schedule, guaranteeing attractive rewards for early contributors during the cold start phase while enterprise revenue matures.
Engine 2: Staker Rewards (veXRO)
Purpose: Align long-term governance and reduce circulating supply velocity.Source: Funded exclusively by protocol revenue buybacks.Mechanism: A dedicated portion of all buyback-acquired tokens flows directly to this pool, distributed as rewards to users who lock $XRO for veXRO. This creates a transparent link between enterprise adoption and long-term holder returns.