Introduction to NEWT: More than just a token

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NEWT is the native token of the Newton Protocol, deployed on the Ethereum mainnet and compliant with the ERC-20 standard. Unlike typical “project coins,” NEWT is a functional token that carries out the operation, interaction, incentives, and governance of the entire Newton automation protocol.

Newton Protocol is committed to making on-chain automation truly “trustworthy, verifiable, and decentralized”. In this system, NEWT acts as a combination of fuel, credentials, and keys, driving all on-chain actions that are automatically executed.

The four main functions of NEWT

1. Network Staking: NEWT can be staked to the Keystore Rollup structure in the protocol to help maintain network security. Users can earn rewards through proxy staking while also enhancing the network’s resistance to attacks.
2. Transaction Fee (Gas): All transactions and operations conducted on Newton— including automated execution by agents, permission changes, etc.—must use NEWT to pay network fees. A dynamic fee mechanism will be introduced in the future to enhance efficiency and fairness.
3. Registering Proxy Models and Providing Services: Developers can register proxy models in the Model Registry on Newton’s chain using NEWT, and proxy service providers must also stake a certain amount of NEWT as collateral and qualification for providing services. This mechanism ensures service quality and has a penalty mechanism to prevent malicious behavior.
4. Governance Rights: As the protocol gradually achieves decentralization, users who hold and stake NEWT will gain governance voting rights, participating in decision-making regarding fund allocation, function upgrades, parameter settings, and other governance decisions, which is an important part of the DAO mechanism.

NEWT Token Economics and Market Performance

The total supply of NEWT is 1 billion tokens, permanently fixed, with no inflation mechanism. To achieve long-term stable development, its token distribution structure is designed as a dual guarantee mechanism of “60% for the community and 40% for internal use.”

The community section includes:

• Community incentives (such as airdrops)
• Ecological Growth Fund
• Technology Development Fund
• Foundation Operational Reserve
• Liquidity Support Fund

The internal portion is primarily used to incentivize the core development team, early investors, and strategic partners. All tokens are subject to unlocking and vesting plans, with most community funds being released linearly over 48 months. The internal shares are set with a 12-month lock-up period and a 36-month linear release mechanism to reduce selling pressure and market uncertainty.

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Since its launch, NEWT has gradually pulled back after dropping to around $0.35 due to selling pressure. As of June 30, 2025, the price is approximately $0.42, with significant fluctuations. Please trade cautiously and be aware of the risks.

Network rewards and governance mechanism

One of the core designs of the Newton Protocol is “incentive-driven security,” which constructs a comprehensive reward and penalty mechanism through NEWT:

• Validators can earn NEWT rewards through staking.
• Agents and model developers can earn a share of the revenue based on usage.
• Improper service behavior will be punished, and the pledged NEWT will be deducted (Slashing);
• Token holders can participate in DAO governance and collectively decide the direction of the protocol.

This closed-loop system not only enhances network security but also encourages more users to participate and remain in the ecosystem.

Long-term Value Analysis of NEWT

The value of NEWT is not solely determined by its market trading price, but rather by its irreplaceable ecological role in the Newton Protocol:

• Using Drive Value: All on-chain automated operations require the consumption of NEWT. As the frequency of protocol usage increases, the utility of NEWT will continue to enhance.
• Ecological lock-up support: Staking, collateral, and model registration all require lock-up, naturally forming a strong “sedimentation mechanism” to reduce circulation pressure.
• Governance empowerment: Major upgrades and the direction of fund usage in the future will be determined by the token holders, and NEWT is a manifestation of governance rights.
• Growth expectations binding: As Newton is adopted by more protocols, the demand for NEWT and the growth of the ecosystem will be interconnected, sharing the dividends of growth.

Summary

NEWT is a cryptocurrency that combines functionality, governance, and ecological value. It is not only the core token of the Newton Protocol but also the engine that drives on-chain automation. In an era where Web3 is trending towards higher automation and modularity, NEWT is expected to become a core asset at the infrastructure level. For users, understanding and participating in the NEWT ecosystem is a way to grasp the future of Web3.