Economics

Yield mechanics, in plain numbers.

RIVR's token model is engineered to keep incentives aligned across stakers, validators, and long-term holders. Here's exactly how value enters and leaves the system.

Token supply

1.0B

Max supply

412M

Circulating

2.1%

Annual emission

38M

Burned to date

Distribution

Community & staking rewards

Streamed to active stakers over 10 years.

42%

Ecosystem fund

Grants, integrations, and liquidity programs.

22%

Core contributors

4-year vest, 1-year cliff.

18%

Strategic backers

3-year vest, 1-year cliff.

12%

Treasury

DAO-controlled operational reserve.

6%

How yield flows

Step 01

Stake

Deposit RIVR and receive stRIVR — a liquid derivative that accrues value block-by-block.

Step 02

Route

stRIVR flows into vaults, DEX pools, and lending markets while still earning base yield.

Step 03

Burn

15% of all protocol fees are used to buy and burn RIVR on the open market.