Skill Profile

Tokenomics Design

Tokenomics design: supply, distribution, vesting, governance tokens

Blockchain & Web3 DeFi

Roles

2

where this skill appears

Levels

5

structured growth path

Mandatory requirements

6

the other 4 optional

Domain

Blockchain & Web3

Group

DeFi

Last updated

3/17/2026

How to Use

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What is Expected at Each Level

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Role Required Description
Blockchain Developer Understands basic tokenomics concepts: supply mechanics, token distribution, and vesting schedules. Implements simple ERC-20 token contracts with minting and burning. Follows established tokenomics parameters defined by the team.
Smart Contract Developer Understands fundamentals of tokenomics design: inflationary vs deflationary models, staking rewards, and fee structures. Implements token distribution contracts and vesting logic in Solidity. Studies existing DeFi token models for reference.
Role Required Description
Blockchain Developer Independently develops with Tokenomics Design in Hardhat/Foundry. Conducts basic audits. Optimizes gas.
Smart Contract Developer Independently develops with Tokenomics Design in Hardhat/Foundry/OpenZeppelin. Conducts basic audits. Optimizes gas.
Role Required Description
Blockchain Developer Required Designs tokenomics models for blockchain products: utility tokens, governance mechanisms, and incentive alignment. Implements complex token contracts with dynamic supply, staking, and reward distribution. Conducts economic simulations and audits token flows. Mentors team on sustainable token design.
Smart Contract Developer Required Designs production tokenomics systems: bonding curves, liquidity mining, and ve-token governance models. Implements complex reward distribution, emission schedules, and anti-whale mechanisms in smart contracts. Simulates economic attack vectors and game-theoretic scenarios. Mentors on tokenomics engineering.
Role Required Description
Blockchain Developer Required Defines tokenomics strategy for blockchain products and protocols. Establishes economic modeling standards and token launch frameworks. Coordinates with business teams on token utility and market dynamics. Reviews tokenomics designs for sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Smart Contract Developer Required Defines tokenomics architecture standards and economic review processes for smart contract teams. Establishes simulation frameworks for token model validation before mainnet launch. Coordinates with protocol economists on incentive design and treasury management.
Role Required Description
Blockchain Developer Required Defines organizational tokenomics strategy across multiple products and chains. Designs cross-protocol token interoperability and composable incentive frameworks. Drives industry standards for sustainable token economics and regulatory-compliant token models.
Smart Contract Developer Required Defines enterprise tokenomics vision spanning DeFi, GameFi, and DAO governance ecosystems. Designs cross-chain token bridging economics and multi-protocol incentive alignment. Establishes organizational frameworks for economic modeling, token audits, and regulatory compliance strategies.

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