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Token Utility, Credits-to-Token Logic and Airdrop Framework

Economic Design Principles​

The economic architecture of The Great Heist is built around a dual-layer model designed to separate gameplay progression from tokenized ecosystem utility.

This structure is intended to achieve three objectives simultaneously:

  • preserve the flexibility and balance of the in-game economy
  • ensure that the future $DIM Token has real utility beyond speculation
  • create a credible bridge between early user participation and future token distribution

Under this model, DIM Credits function as the internal progression currency of the platform, while $DIM is intended to serve as the native token of the broader ecosystem in a later stage of development.

The separation between these two layers is a core design principle. It allows the gameplay economy to develop independently, while reserving the token layer for broader ecosystem utility, governance and value circulation.

$DIM Token Utility​

The future $DIM Token is intended to function as the central utility layer across the wider The Great Heist ecosystem.

Its purpose is not limited to passive holding. On the contrary, the token is designed to be actively spent, used, locked and circulated across multiple product layers.

Planned areas of utility include:

  • access to premium boosts and premium gameplay features
  • acquisition of rare agents and special operational assets
  • unlocking of additional games, modes or restricted experiences
  • access to VIP-level content and premium participation layers
  • marketplace transactions
  • staking and token locking mechanisms
  • governance participation
  • ecosystem-level access and event participation
  • DEX and swap-related integrations
  • future interoperability across connected games and internal ecosystem systems

This model is intended to position $DIM as a functional token within the ecosystem rather than a symbolic reward asset.

Exclusive Utility Layer​

Certain categories of value are expected to remain accessible only through $DIM, rather than through DIM Credits alone. These may include:

  • rare or premium in-game assets
  • NFT-linked items or special collectible assets
  • VIP Pass access
  • marketplace-exclusive listings
  • special item chests or limited-release content
  • advanced ecosystem privileges tied to token ownership or token usage

This creates a differentiated economic layer in which DIM Credits support gameplay progression, while $DIM supports premium utility, ecosystem participation and high-value circulation.

Spending, Locking and Circulation​

A key design objective of the token economy is to ensure that $DIM is used actively within the ecosystem rather than accumulated passively without purpose.

For this reason, the token is intended to support multiple forms of active utilization, including:

  • direct spending on premium content
  • token sinks tied to rare assets and marketplace activity
  • locking mechanisms for special advantages
  • staking mechanisms for reward access or premium eligibility
  • participation in governance and ecosystem decisions

This design is meant to reduce the risk of a purely speculative token environment and instead promote a healthier circulation model where token demand is linked to actual utility.

Governance Layer​

The future $DIM Token is also intended to support governance-oriented participation, allowing token holders to influence selected aspects of ecosystem evolution.

Governance-enabled areas may include:

  • voting on selected events
  • participation in the introduction of new agents
  • community-driven approval or prioritization of new games
  • influence over specific seasonal structures or reward frameworks
  • participation in selected ecosystem direction decisions

In particular, the governance layer may be used to strengthen community involvement in creative and cultural aspects of the ecosystem, including contests, agent concepts and future gameplay expansion.

Role of DIM Credits​

DIM Credits are the internal progression currency of The Great Heist. They are earned through gameplay and related ecosystem participation and are used primarily for progression-based functions inside the platform.

DIM Credits are intended to support:

  • gameplay accumulation
  • crew growth
  • agent upgrades
  • progression pacing
  • competitive ranking within the game environment

They may also be distributed through selected ecosystem activities beyond direct gameplay, including community events and campaign-based engagement channels.

However, it is essential to distinguish clearly between the two layers: DIM Credits are not the on-chain token and do not directly constitute the future $DIM Token.

Instead, DIM Credits are designed to serve as one of the core indicators of user participation, progression and eligibility within the broader token distribution framework.

Credits-to-Token Allocation Logic​

The relationship between DIM Credits and future $DIM Token distribution is not intended to be fixed on a simple one-to-one basis.

Rather than adopting a rigid conversion model, The Great Heist is expected to use a weighted allocation framework in which token eligibility and distribution size are influenced by multiple factors, including but not limited to:

  • accumulated DIM Credits
  • user activity score
  • active participation over time
  • leaderboard performance
  • epoch of entry into the ecosystem
  • selected social and community participation signals

This approach is intended to prevent the token framework from being reduced to raw farming volume alone.

Epoch-Based Weighting​

A central component of this model is the role of epoch-based entry timing.

Earlier access epochs are expected to receive differentiated weighting within the final token allocation framework. This reflects the higher relative value of early participation, lower access availability and higher contribution to ecosystem bootstrapping.

As a result, the eventual relationship between DIM Credits and $DIM Token is expected to be variable, with conversion weight influenced by the epoch in which a user originally entered the platform.

This does not imply a guaranteed fixed multiplier at the current stage, but it establishes a clear principle: earlier and more meaningful participation may receive stronger allocation weight within the final token distribution framework.

Activity Score Framework​

To improve fairness and distribution quality, the token allocation system is expected to incorporate an internal Activity Score rather than relying exclusively on raw balance totals.

This score-based approach may include variables such as:

  • total DIM Credits accumulated
  • number of active participation days
  • epoch-based access weighting
  • leaderboard-related performance
  • selected community participation indicators

The purpose of this framework is to reward meaningful participation rather than purely mechanical accumulation. At the same time, the model is designed to remain operationally simple enough to communicate clearly to users, while retaining flexibility for anti-abuse controls and ecosystem balancing.

Eligibility Thresholds​

Not all accounts are expected to qualify automatically for future token allocation. The distribution framework may include minimum requirements such as:

  • minimum activity score
  • minimum DIM Credits threshold
  • minimum number of active participation days
  • successful wallet connection at claim stage
  • continued account validity at the time of allocation

This structure is intended to ensure that token distribution recognizes actual ecosystem participation rather than inactive or low-quality account presence.

Referral Treatment​

Referral mechanics are an important part of ecosystem growth, but they are not intended to dominate token allocation outcomes.

For this reason, referral-related participation may contribute to the overall allocation framework, but with limited weighting relative to broader activity indicators. This helps preserve the value of genuine user growth while reducing the risk of over-allocation based solely on referral volume.

Airdrop Framework​

The future $DIM Token distribution is currently envisioned as a snapshot-based, claim-enabled airdrop framework.

Rather than relying on a single balance checkpoint, the project may use multiple snapshots across time. This is intended to:

  • reduce last-minute farming behavior
  • improve measurement of consistent participation
  • strengthen the relevance of long-term activity
  • create a more credible distribution basis

The airdrop framework is expected to reward a combination of:

  • quantity of participation
  • consistency over time
  • epoch of access
  • community-related contribution
  • competitive position where relevant

In this model, token allocation is not defined as a simple balance export, but as the result of a broader participation framework.

Claim Requirements​

At the time of token distribution, users may be required to complete certain actions in order to claim their allocation. These actions may include:

  • connecting a compatible wallet
  • completing required claim steps within the platform
  • maintaining active account status
  • fulfilling selected participation conditions where applicable

No identity-based verification layer is currently intended as a core requirement of the standard claim process, beyond technical and anti-abuse controls.

The claim mechanism is expected to remain broadly accessible, with users responsible only for standard network-related transaction costs where applicable.

Distribution Release Structure​

To support ecosystem stability and reduce immediate post-distribution pressure, the project may adopt a phased release model rather than a full initial unlock.

A balanced structure under consideration is:

  • 50% claimable at initial token distribution
  • 25% released after the first defined unlock interval
  • 25% released after a second defined unlock interval

This model is intended to provide meaningful early reward recognition while reducing short-term distribution shock and supporting longer-term ecosystem engagement. Final timing, cadence and exact percentages may be refined in the formal token framework prior to launch.

Anti-Abuse and Allocation Integrity​

Protecting allocation integrity is a fundamental requirement of the token framework.

The project intends to apply anti-abuse controls to reduce manipulation and ensure that token distribution reflects genuine ecosystem participation. These controls may include:

  • full exclusion of suspected bot or fraudulent accounts
  • zero allocation for accounts identified as abusive within the final review framework
  • internal activity scoring
  • snapshot-based consistency checks
  • discretionary anti-abuse review within defined framework parameters

This means that final token distribution is expected to remain subject to allocation integrity rules even where raw gameplay balances appear sufficient.

In practical terms: meeting visible balance conditions alone does not guarantee final eligibility if the account is identified as manipulative, fraudulent or inconsistent with ecosystem participation rules. This principle is essential to preserving both fairness and long-term trust.

Long-Term Economic Positioning​

The long-term intention is for $DIM to become the central token layer across the wider The Great Heist ecosystem, including future games, marketplace systems and token-enabled infrastructure.

Under this model:

  • $DIM functions as the central ecosystem token
  • DIM Credits remain the internal gameplay progression currency
  • future game layers are expected to reinforce $DIM circulation rather than fragment value across separate token systems
  • marketplace and ecosystem-level transactions may operate around $DIM, alongside other external liquidity references such as USDT where appropriate
  • DEX and conversion infrastructure may extend beyond token swaps into broader ecosystem conversion layers

This positioning is designed to create a unified economic backbone in which gameplay, premium access, market activity and future ecosystem participation all contribute to the utility and circulation of the same token layer.

Strategic Token Principle​

DIM Credits are designed to measure participation. $DIM is designed to capture ecosystem utility.

This distinction is central to the long-term sustainability of The Great Heist. Rather than collapsing gameplay and tokenization into a single short-term mechanism, the project separates progression from token issuance, allowing each layer to develop according to its own economic logic while remaining structurally connected.