8LNDS Tokenomics: 100M Hard Cap, Buy, Burn, Mint

A max supply of 100M tokens, an ERC-20 contract on Base, and a buy → burn → mint cycle that can only shrink circulation — here is how 8LNDS really works.

8LNDS tokenomics are built on three interconnected mechanics: a hard maximum supply of 100M tokens (like Bitcoin — it is impossible to issue more), distribution through the Reward System (Proof of Loan, referrals, locking — → How the Reward System Works on 8lends) from an undistributed pool, and a buy → burn → mint cycle, where "mint" means distribution from the reserved pool, not the creation of tokens beyond the limit. This is a deflationary model: over time, the circulating supply can only decrease through burn. The contract is 0x55f9c8992fc4abce5aca585bf8f18284a2379d4c on Base.

Basic tokenomics parameters

Parameter	Value
Max supply (hard cap)	100,000,000 (100M) tokens — Tokens are continuously distributed through Proof of Loan and burned through Buy → Burn → Mint; supply is dynamic and cannot exceed 100M.
Starting price	$0.001
Standard	ERC-20 on Base
Contract	0x55f9c8992fc4abce5aca585bf8f18284a2379d4c
Decimals	18
Liquidity	Uniswap V2 pool on Base
Pool address	0x241De8C5B58830B8046830b05031786795d5Cba8
Deflationary mechanic	Buy → Burn (reduces supply from 100M)
Vesting	2.5% immediately + 2.5%/week × 39 weeks (40 unlocks)

Buy → Burn → Mint — what each step means

This is exactly the mechanic described in the 8lends whitepaper, but it is important to understand what each of the three steps actually does:

Buy

The platform uses part of its revenue (from borrower fees and other sources) to buy back 8LNDS:

The purchase goes through the Uniswap pool on Base — on the same terms as for any market participant
The buyback price = the market price at the moment of the operation
This creates additional demand in the market

Burn

Bought-back 8LNDS are permanently destroyed — sent to a burn address:

This is publicly verifiable through basescan.org — in the contract's Transfers section you can find all transactions to the burn address
Burn cannot be undone — the tokens are permanently removed from circulation
Total supply effectively drops below 100M

Mint (important clarification)

"Mint" in the context of 8LNDS is the distribution of tokens from the reserved pool, not the creation of new tokens above the hard cap:

Technically: the smart contract has a mint function that transfers tokens from the contract reserve to a recipient
Economically: these tokens are already accounted for in the 100M total supply; they are simply unlocked for distribution as activity grows
It is impossible to create more than 100M — this is enforced in the contract code and cannot be changed

So "mint" here is a technical function, not an inflationary issuance like a fiat currency.

Three key mechanics

Hard cap 100M — a strict ceiling

100M tokens is the absolute maximum, like Bitcoin's 21M. No new 8LNDS can be created beyond this — it is enforced in the smart contract on Base.

Of these 100M:

Part is distributed immediately at launch (team, early-round investors, liquidity — → Who Receives 8LNDS Tokens at Launch)
Part is reserved in a resources pool for future rewards (PoL, referrals, locking)
The Reward System distributes tokens from this pool as users' activity grows

Distribution through the Reward System

Tokens are distributed from the reserved pool when an investor receives bonuses:

Proof of Loan — 4% of each investment, paid in 8LNDS tokens
Referral program — 6% of the investments of those invited
Locking rewards — for holding tokens in the lock mechanism

This is not emission "out of thin air" — the tokens come from a pre-reserved part of the 100M, and the overall supply does not grow from it. When the reserved pool is exhausted, new rewards can only be funded from buyback tokens (bought from the market), or the platform will revise the model.

Buy → Burn — deflation

Burning removes tokens from circulation, but the maximum supply of 100M is preserved — the burned space can be re-minted against real Proof of Loan activity through the Buy → Burn → Mint mechanism. This is not a classic deflationary model, but a managed supply with a hard ceiling of 100M.

Why this model

Mechanic	Effect
Hard cap 100M	Protection from inflation — it is impossible to "print" more
Distribution through activity	Tokens reach real users, not crypto speculators
Buyback from revenue	A link between platform growth and demand for the token
Burn	Reducing supply offsets distribution, maintains scarcity

The logic: the more active the platform → the more revenue → the more buybacks → the more burning → the lower the overall supply.

Analogies for understanding

Model	Similar to
Bitcoin	Hard supply of 21M, no mint after exhaustion, no burn
8LNDS	Hard supply of 100M + deflation through burn
Stocks with buyback	The company buys back its own shares → less free float → each share represents a larger stake
BNB	Quarterly burn from Binance's profit — reducing supply

8LNDS is closest to a hybrid of BNB and Bitcoin: hard cap + deflation through corporate buyback.

What makes the model sustainable

The platform's revenue is real — these are borrower fees, income from the Secondary Market, and other sources
Burning is irreversible — the tokens do not return to circulation
Distribution is tied to activity — there are no airdrop dumps
On-chain transparency — everything is visible on the Base blockchain
The hard cap cannot be bypassed — the smart contract forbids it

What the tokenomics do NOT guarantee

This is a critically important section — 8LNDS is a market token, and the tokenomics are not a promise of returns:

Does not guarantee price growth — market demand determines everything; deflation helps but does not protect against losses
Does not guarantee "yield" — the APR for locking depends on the platform's real revenue
Does not insure against market risks — the overall crypto market may fall, and 8LNDS along with it
Does not insure against decline — even with deflation, the price may fall if demand drops faster

This is a designed mechanism (design), not a promise of income — the wording matters for regulatory positioning (8LNDS is not a security).

How to track burn history

All 8LNDS burn transactions are publicly available:

Open basescan.org
Go to the Transfers section
Filter for transfers to the burn address (usually 0x000...dEaD or 0x000...000)
You can see the date, the number of burned tokens, and the original sender

This provides full transparency — no private burns "behind closed doors."

Where to view current data

basescan.org — contract balance, supply, holders, transactions
GeckoTerminal — current price, trading volume, pool liquidity
DexScreener / DexTools — market charts and analysis
8lends personal account — your own allocations and vesting

Frequently asked questions

What is the current capitalization of 8LNDS? It depends on the market price and the circulating supply. The current price is on GeckoTerminal or DexScreener. Market capitalization is calculated as price × circulating supply. The circulating supply depends on how much 8LNDS has already been distributed through the Reward System (from the 100M pool) and how much has been burned.

Can the total supply exceed 100M? No. 100M is a hard cap, enforced in the smart contract. This means it is technically impossible to create any new tokens beyond this. If one tries, the mint transaction will be rejected by the contract itself.

Then what is "mint" in the buy → burn → mint formula? "Mint" here is a technical contract function that distributes tokens from the reserved part of the 100M to bonus recipients. It is not the creation of new tokens above the limit. Essentially, it is an unlock from the reserve pool, not inflation.

Can the total supply drop below 100M? Yes — through burn. Each burned token irreversibly reduces the total number of existing 8LNDS. If, for example, 5M were burned, then the real existing supply = 95M, and its growth back to 100M is impossible.

What happens when the reserved pool for rewards is exhausted? This is a long-term question. By the time the current pool is exhausted, the platform will be able to fund rewards from:

Buyback tokens bought from the market (instead of burning — directing part to rewards)
Revising the rewards model — lowering PoL rates or new mechanics
Other sources — for example, special programs

This will be decided as exhaustion approaches, transparently for the community.

Who controls the buy → burn → mint cycle? Technically — the 8LNDS smart contract on Base. The system design is determined by the 8lends team, but all operations are recorded on-chain and available for verification. Burn is irreversible — the tokens physically disappear.

What share of revenue goes to buyback? The specific percentage is determined by the 8lends team and may vary depending on market conditions and strategy. The team regularly publishes updates about completed buybacks. The exact figures can be verified on-chain through basescan.org.

Can the team dump a large share of its tokens onto the market? The team has a vesting schedule (just like investors) — tokens are not available immediately. See Article Who Receives 8LNDS Tokens at Launch? to learn more. Any large movements are tracked on-chain and immediately visible to the community.

What happens to burn tokens after destruction? Physically, they remain at the burn address but cannot be transferred or used anywhere. The burn address has no private key — it is simply an address from which no one can spend. From the token's economic standpoint, they are "destroyed."

How much 8LNDS has already been burned? The exact current data can be viewed on-chain through basescan.org → the contract's Transfers section → filter for the burn address. This is public information, independent of what the team says.

Why was the starting price $0.001? A low starting price + 100M total supply means a lower initial capitalization — every investor can get a significant number of tokens for a small amount of USDC. This distributes tokens across a broad community of participants.

How do 8LNDS tokenomics differ from other tokens?

Bitcoin — hard cap of 21M, no mint after launch, no burn mechanic (simply fixed)
Ethereum — variable supply with EIP-1559 burn (fees are burned)
BNB — quarterly burn of part of Binance's profit + hard cap
CRV — continuous emission on a schedule, ve-locking to boost rewards
8LNDS — hard cap of 100M + buy/burn from revenue → deflation Each model has its own advantages and risks.

Where can I find the full whitepaper / docs on tokenomics? The 8lends team publishes documentation on tokenomics and regular updates. Current links are on the 8lends.io website and in the team's Telegram channels. For the most up-to-date information, contact the team at [email protected].