Token Role
DCHUB is the network utility token and native token of the Hub. It pays gas, is used for protocol governance, and can be required for protocol-level fees such as entity registration, renewals, and module registry actions. Entities may hold it in treasury, but it is optional.
Gas and fees
Execution fees price block space and are recorded on-chain.
Protocol fees
Registry and module actions may require DCHUB fees or deposits.
Governance voting
Token-weighted votes update protocol parameters and upgrades.
Utility only
No equity, dividends, price claims, or listings are implied.
Mechanics Matrix
See how DCHUB moves through execution, security, and governance in a simple matrix. Each row is defined by on-chain rules and parameter governance.
| Mechanic | What it does | Recorded as |
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| Gas + fees | Transactions consume gas priced by minimum gas parameters. |
Fees and accepted fee tokens are recorded on-chain. |
| Protocol fees | Registry actions, renewals, and module registry operations may require DCHUB fees or deposits. |
Fee payments and deposits are recorded on-chain. |
| Governance | Proposals, votes, and timelocked execution update parameters and upgrades. |
Governance outcomes are time-ordered on-chain. |
Mechanics Flow
A simple sequence shows how DCHUB moves through execution, protocol fees, and governance.
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Execution fees
Transactions consume gas; fees are priced by parameters and recorded.
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Protocol-level fees
Registry actions, renewals, and module registry operations may require DCHUB fees or deposits.
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Governance updates
Proposals and votes update parameters through timelocked execution.
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Fee routing
Fee recipients and budgets are defined by governance and recorded on-chain.
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Transparency and reporting
Fee payments, governance outcomes, and registry actions are visible to indexers.
Parameter Surfaces
Set how fees, protocol-level charges, governance, and recognition work through on-chain parameters. They are updated through governance.
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gas_price_floorMinimum gas price policy; denominated in DCHUB.
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entity_registration_feeBase fee to register an entity; denominated in DCHUB.
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module_registry_feeFee for app or module registry actions when enabled.
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sequencer_fee_recipientFee recipient policy for rollup execution fees.
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batch_posting_windowMaximum delay for posting batches to the settlement layer.
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operator_set_policyOperator selection and rotation rules with governance oversight.
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voting_periodTime window during which votes are accepted.
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proposal_thresholdMinimum voting power required to open voting.
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quorumMinimum participation required for validity.
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approval_thresholdPassing threshold for proposals; may vary by proposal type.
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timelock_delayDelay between approval and execution for upgrades.
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recognition_deposit_standardMinimum deposit for standard recognition tiers when enabled.
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recognition_renewal_feeRenewal fee for recognition status when enabled.
Recording Surfaces
The chain is the source of truth; dashboards are derived views. Records are time-ordered and tamper-evident.
Canonical state
Balances, protocol fee payments, registry state, governance outcomes, and parameters.
On-chain events
Gas payments, protocol-level fees, timelocked upgrades, and governance outcomes.
Derived views
Indexers, dashboards, and exports reconstructed from canonical data.
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