It all started with E-PAL, a platform built on a simple idea: helping gamers find companions to share their favorite moments. Over time, it grew into one of the most recognized gaming communities, with millions of users around the world. But as the community thrived, so did our ambition. We began to see the limitations of Web2 and started imagining something bigger. We dreamed of a future where companions could be intelligent, where creators could truly own their digital presence, and where value was shared fairly among everyone who contributed.

That vision became Balance. The move from Web2 to Web3 was not just a technical upgrade. It was a complete transformation of our platform, our economy, and our mission. The transition came with its fair share of challenges. We had to rebuild our foundation, redesign our incentives, and rethink what digital companionship could look like in a decentralized world. There were setbacks and moments of uncertainty. Yet, each challenge taught us something precious. We learned to value patience over hype, community feedback over quick fixes, and the importance of building with heart.

Today, as we stand on the verge of our TGE, we’re filled with gratitude and pride. It’s later than we first planned, but that extra time was our conscious choice. We held back the TGE not out of fear, but out of love for our community and a commitment to getting it right. We wanted Balance’s token launch to be right, not just right now. Every extra week we spent was focused on refining, improving, and making sure we could deliver something our community truly deserves.

Now that $EPT, our native token, is finally coming to life, it marks the culmination of years of hard work, learning, and unwavering support from all of you. It’s a celebration of how far we’ve come together. With full hearts, we proudly present Balance’s tokenomics — the story of our token, our ecosystem, and how value flows to every corner of our community.

Once again, thank you for your patience and your belief in Balance.

Token Overview

Ticker: $EPT

Total Supply: 10 billion (10,000,000,000)

Network: BNB Chain and Ethereum

TGE Date: April 21st, 2025, 12:00 UTC

Distribution & Vesting Schedule

Airdrop & Community Incentives (15% of Total Supply)

This allocation is designed to reward and engage users across both the Balance and E-PAL platforms. It includes one-time airdrops for early supporters, NFT holders, active community users, and content creators, along with long-term incentive programs to strengthen ongoing participation. The airdrop portion (5%) is fully unlocked at TGE, while the incentive pool (10%) will be released linearly over 48 months starting from TGE.

Node Rewards (25% of Total Supply)

Reserved exclusively for Key Node holders who support Balance’s decentralized infrastructure, governance, and AI compute capabilities. These rewards are distributed through a long-term halving-based emission model, encouraging early participation and sustained node activity over time.

Ecosystem Growth (23% of Total Supply)

Focused on supporting Balance’s expansion across products and chains. This includes cross-chain deployments, platform enhancements, new product development, and liquidity provisioning across centralized and decentralized exchanges. Of this allocation, except for the portion will be unlocked at TGE, while the remaining portion will be released linearly over 48 months.

Marketing (7% of Total Supply)

Allocated to marketing initiatives aimed at growing Balance’s global reach and onboarding new users across Web2 and Web3.  Of this allocation, except for the portion will be unlocked at TGE, with the remainder released linearly over 48 months.

Strategic Investors (17% of Total Supply)

Allocated to investors who supported Balance during its early development phases through both equity and token-based rounds. Tokens allocated to early investors are subject to a 12-month cliff, followed by linear vesting over 36 months. Tokens allocated to final investors are subject to a 6-month cliff, followed by linear vesting over 12 months.

Team & Advisors (13% of Total Supply)

Dedicated to the core contributors and advisors who continue to lead Balance’s long-term vision. Tokens allocated to the team are subject to a 12-month cliff, followed by linear vesting over 36 months. Tokens allocated to advisors follow the same schedule, ensuring long-term alignment with the project’s success.

Airdrop in Just the Right Balance

From the beginning, community has been at the heart of Balance. 5% of the total $EPT supply is allocated to airdrops to honor the early believers and active contributors who helped bring this vision to life.

The airdrop is fully unlocked with no vesting, giving eligible recipients immediate access to their tokens and enabling them to participate in the Balance ecosystem from day one.

The airdrop covers five primary groups of users:

• E-PAL Users

• Balance Early & Active Supporters

• Balance Community Active Twitter Users

• Balance Pioneer Badge NFT Holders

• Balance Key Node Operators

For a full breakdown of the airdrop terms, eligibility, and claim process, please refer to our next article.

$EPT Token Utility and Use Cases

$EPT is the lifeblood of Balance’s AI-powered Web3 entertainment ecosystem. Designed with utility at its core, it powers access, interactions, and incentives across the platform:

Payment Currency

Used to pay for services such as AI companion access, gaming sessions, NFT purchases, and other in-app experiences.

Fan Token Ecosystem

Enables users to purchase and support AI Epals and human companions through the Fans Protocol, forming a new layer of social engagement and creator economy.

Governance

Grants holders the right to vote on key protocol decisions, including reward distribution mechanisms, feature proposals, and platform upgrades.

Staking and Yield

Can be staked in various programs to earn rewards, participate in ecosystem campaigns, or unlock exclusive features and benefits.

Gas and Transactions

Serves as the native token for on-chain activity within Balance’s infrastructure, including transactions on its future blockchain layer.

Node and AI Economy

Powers daily rewards for Key Node operators and supports compute resource allocation, AI model training, and decentralized infrastructure for AI Agents.

As the Balance ecosystem grows, so will the range of $EPT utilities, expanding across Web3 gaming, social interaction, and decentralized AI services.

The Long Game of Balance

Our TGE marks a major milestone, but what comes next matters even more. Each month, those who actively participate in building and sustaining the Balance ecosystem will continue to receive rewards through various incentive channels.

Key Node holders will play an ongoing role in securing and supporting the network, with continuous opportunities to earn through aligned ecosystem activity. NFT holders will also be empowered with new forms of utility as the platform evolves, gaining access to future programs and benefits.

The incentive pool is designed to remain dynamic, supporting a wide range of contributors — from community members to creators and beyond.

As Balance expands, so too will the opportunities. Whether through AI-powered interactions, decentralized governance, or new product layers still to come, those who contribute will continue to share in the value we build together.

The future of Balance is only scaling higher.

Disclaimer

The information presented in this document is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. $EPT is a digital asset whose utility, value, and role within the Balance ecosystem may evolve over time.

Participation in the Balance token economy, including but not limited to airdrop programs, staking, and governance activities, is subject to Balance’s applicable terms and must comply with relevant laws and regulations. Individuals are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence and consult with qualified financial or legal advisors before engaging in any activity related to $EPT or the broader ecosystem.

Balance makes no guarantees regarding the future performance, market value, or functionality of $EPT. As with any digital asset, involvement in the Balance ecosystem carries inherent risks, which participants accept at their own discretion.