Token Overview
The TLL token has not yet been issued. Token generation event (TGE) is planned to coincide with the TrustLedgerLabs platform mainnet beta launch, currently targeted for Q3 2026. All tokenomics described herein represent the current design specification and are subject to revision prior to issuance.
The TLL token is TrustLedgerLabs' native protocol token — a utility and governance token that functions as the primary medium of exchange, incentive alignment mechanism, and governance participation instrument within the TrustLedgerLabs ecosystem. The token is designed to create a self-reinforcing alignment between the interests of platform users, asset issuers, liquidity providers, and protocol contributors.
Unlike many protocol tokens that are designed primarily as speculative instruments, TLL is engineered around genuine utility — every token function maps directly to a platform activity, governance responsibility, or economic incentive that contributes to the platform's growth and sustainability. This design philosophy reflects TrustLedgerLabs' institutional orientation and its commitment to building durable, defensible protocol economics rather than extractive tokenomics structures.
Strategic Rationale for Native Token
The decision to deploy a native token reflects a considered set of strategic and economic rationales:
01 — Protocol Incentive Alignment
A well-designed native token creates aligned incentives between all platform participants. Issuers are incentivised to tokenise quality assets; investors are incentivised to provide long-term liquidity; protocol contributors are incentivised to improve infrastructure. Token-based incentives achieve this alignment at scale without centralised coordination.
02 — Governance Decentralisation
The TLL token enables progressive decentralisation of platform governance — a critical design consideration for a platform that aspires to institutional credibility. On-chain governance ensures that protocol parameters cannot be unilaterally altered by the founding team, creating the trustless governance environment that institutional participants require.
03 — Fee Revenue Capture
A portion of platform protocol fees are denominated in or converted to TLL, creating a direct linkage between platform revenue growth and token economic value. This fee capture mechanism ensures that token value accrual is tied to genuine platform utility and throughput rather than speculative demand alone.
04 — Ecosystem Bootstrapping
Token-based liquidity mining, staking rewards, and issuer incentive programmes enable TrustLedgerLabs to bootstrap platform liquidity and issuer participation faster than fee-based models alone would permit. This accelerates the network effects that ultimately determine long-term platform defensibility.
Utility Framework
Governance Voting
TLL holders vote on protocol parameter updates, fee structures, new asset class approvals, and treasury allocation via on-chain governance with timelocked execution.
Fee Discounts
Platform users who stake TLL receive tiered discounts on tokenisation fees and secondary market transaction fees. Discount rate scales with staked TLL amount.
Staking Rewards
TLL stakers earn protocol fee distributions proportional to their staked share. Staking locks TLL for a defined period, reducing circulating supply and aligning long-term incentives.
Premium Access
Minimum TLL holdings required for access to institutional-tier platform features: AI analytics API, primary market allocations, and white-label platform licensing.
Liquidity Mining
Liquidity providers on the platform's secondary market earn TLL rewards proportional to liquidity depth and duration, bootstrapping secondary market liquidity during the platform's early growth phase.
Issuer Collateral
Issuers may be required to hold or stake TLL as performance collateral aligned with asset quality commitments, creating skin-in-the-game economics for asset originators.
Tokenomics
| Token Name | TrustLedger Token |
|---|---|
| Token Symbol | TLL |
| Token Standard | ERC-20 (governance/utility) / ERC-1400 compliant issuance |
| Total Supply | 1,000,000,000 TLL (1 billion — fixed, no inflation) |
| Initial Circulating Supply | TBD — targeting 15–20% at TGE |
| Network | Ethereum Mainnet (primary) + cross-chain bridges |
| Token Generation Event | Q3 2026 (target) |
| Burn Mechanism | 5% of protocol fees used for quarterly token buyback and burn |
Distribution Allocation
Vesting Schedule
| Allocation | Cliff | Vesting Duration | TGE Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team & Founders | 12 months | 36 months linear | 0% |
| Seed / Strategic Investors | 6 months | 24 months linear | 5% |
| Ecosystem & Rewards | None | 60 months programmatic | 10% |
| Platform Development | 3 months | 48 months milestone-based | 0% |
| Protocol Treasury | None | Governed by DAO | 0% |
| Public Sale | None | Immediate (20%) + 6 months linear | 20% |
Regulatory Compliance Posture
TrustLedgerLabs approaches the TLL token issuance with the same institutional rigour it applies to every aspect of its business operations. The company's regulatory posture on token issuance is informed by engagement with Singapore-qualified legal counsel and a detailed analysis of MAS guidance on digital token offerings.
The TLL token is being structured for utility token classification under MAS guidance. TrustLedgerLabs is engaged with legal advisors to ensure the token's design, issuance mechanics, and marketing materials are fully aligned with the MAS Guidelines on Digital Token Offerings and the relevant provisions of the Securities and Futures Act. The company will apply for all applicable licences or exemptions prior to token issuance.
Key regulatory commitments made by TrustLedgerLabs in respect of the TLL token:
- No token sale or offering will be made without legal opinion confirming the token's regulatory status in all targeted jurisdictions
- All token purchasers will be subject to KYC/AML verification consistent with applicable MAS requirements
- Marketing materials will clearly distinguish utility features from any investment representations
- Investor protection provisions including vesting schedules, lock-up periods, and governance rights will be documented in a legally binding token purchase agreement
- Ongoing regulatory compliance monitoring will be conducted by appointed legal and compliance advisors