Question 1

What is A8?

Accepted Answer

A8 is the ERC-20 token of the Ancient8 ecosystem and the governance token of Ancient8 Chain. Ancient8 Chain is positioned as an Ethereum Layer 2 network for Web3 gaming and consumer applications; within this ecosystem, A8 is designed for governance, in-app payments, and participation incentives, rather than serving as the native Gas asset of another independent chain. The official documentation also lists A8 contract addresses on Ethereum mainnet and Ancient8 mainnet. When transferring tokens or interacting with an application, users need to verify the contract and recipient address for the network they are using; how a token with the same name can be used on different networks depends on whether that network and application support it.

Question 2

What can A8 be used for?

Accepted Answer

Listed uses for A8 include NFT minting, in-game purchases, and product subscriptions on Ancient8 Chain; it can also serve as a credential for holders to access certain events, early releases, or product content. Whether A8 can be used to pay in a particular game or product depends on whether that product has integrated A8 and on its rules at the time. These uses apply A8 to specific operations or access within the ecosystem, but holding A8 does not automatically grant all game content, revenue, or services. Actual payment amounts, supported networks, eligibility, and available functions are determined by the relevant smart contract or product rules.

Question 3

Can holding A8 participate in governance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A8 holders, or users who stake A8 in a smart contract, are Ancient8 Citizens and may submit and vote on Ancient8 Improvement Proposals (AIPs). Voting follows a one-A8-one-vote basis, so voting power changes with the amount held or staked. A citizen proposal does not take effect immediately after submission: a draft must first receive at least 7 days of community feedback on the forum, after which the Foundation Council reviews it. A Live AIP approved to enter Snapshot requires participation from at least 5% of the total A8 supply and a majority of votes cast in favor to become an approved proposal. The foundation implements approved proposals, although the governance documents also retain arrangements to amend or remedy implementation in circumstances involving legal, contractual, or fiduciary duties.

Question 4

What practical effects does staking A8 have?

Accepted Answer

The direct effect of staking A8 is to accumulate staking points that can be used within the ecosystem, potentially associated with contributor recognition, in-game benefits, and priority access to new products. It also gives stakers the Ancient8 Citizen governance status, just as holding tokens does. These points or benefits are not fixed cash returns: the official materials describe points usable in the ecosystem and product benefits, while redemption methods, eligibility, lock-up requirements, and available programs are subject to the rules then in effect. Before staking, users should distinguish between points or benefits and freely transferable token balances.

Question 5

What are A8's supply and allocation?

Accepted Answer

A8 has a maximum total supply of 1 billion tokens. The official allocation is: 32% for community and ecosystem, 20% for the team, 15% for the treasury, 10% for the seed round, 10% for liquidity, 6% for the private round, 5% for public distribution, and 2% for advisors; the initial community airdrop reserves 5% of the total supply. A supply cap states the maximum number of A8 tokens that can ultimately exist; it does not mean that all tokens are tradable at a given time. Team and advisor allocations use 48-month vesting schedules, and vesting and releases from other categories can change the number of tokens available to enter the market or ecosystem use. Supply should therefore be assessed by separating total supply, vested amounts, and actual circulating supply.

Question 6

Does holding A8 mean owning revenue or equity in the Ancient8 ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

A8 governance rights and ecosystem usage rights are two different kinds of rights. Governance rights affect proposals, voting, and community decisions through the AIP process; ecosystem uses require a specific game, product, or event to actually support A8. Holding the token itself is not equivalent to ownership of Ancient8 Foundation, game studios, or their revenue.

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