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(ARCH)

Archway is a proof-of-stake blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK designed to reward developers for the value they bring to the network. Its primary differentiator is a 'Developer-Centric' economic model. Unlike traditional blockchains where transaction fees go entirely to validators, Archway shares a portion of protocol revenue directly with the developers whose dapps are being used. This allows creators to earn a living from protocol-level rewards, such as inflation and fees, reducing the sole reliance on external funding or separate token launches.

The ARCH token is central to the network's ecosystem and serves four main functions: staking, governance, transaction fees, and developer revenue. Users stake ARCH to secure the network and earn rewards, while token holders can vote on protocol upgrades and parameter changes. It is also used to pay for network usage fees. Notably, ARCH is the currency used to distribute rewards to developers based on the activity their applications generate on the chain.

The total supply of ARCH is not capped; it follows an inflationary model to secure the network and provide consistent funding for the developer reward pool. Annual inflation typically ranges between 7% and 20%. To balance this issuance, the protocol incorporates a deflationary mechanism where a portion of all transaction fees is burned. This creates a supply pressure that is directly proportional to network usage and activity.

Developers earn rewards through three distinct value-capture mechanisms: Gas Rebates, where 50% of the gas fees paid by users are redirected to the smart contract developer; Inflationary Rewards, which distribute a portion of newly minted ARCH tokens to developers based on their dapp's relative gas usage; and Contract Premiums, which allow developers to set custom surcharge fees for interacting with their specific contracts. Developers can even use these rewards to subsidize gas fees for their users, enabling gasless transactions.

Archway is fully integrated with the Cosmos ecosystem via the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, allowing seamless asset transfers between Archway and other chains like Celestia or the Cosmos Hub. It uses CosmWasm for smart contracts rather than being an EVM-native chain. Consequently, users typically interact with the network using Cosmos-compatible wallets such as Keplr or Leap. The 'Archway Connect' dapp serves as the central hub for bridging assets, staking, and participating in governance.

ARCH tokens are available for trading on major global exchanges, including LBank, as well as various decentralized exchanges within the Cosmos ecosystem. To earn rewards, users can stake their ARCH by delegating tokens to a validator through a compatible wallet. Staking rewards consist of standard inflationary yield and a portion of transaction fees. Users should be aware that participation may be subject to regional restrictions based on local regulatory considerations.