Stable has released an updated white paper that sets out a blockchain infrastructure model built around stablecoins. Unlike traditional public chains that treat stablecoins as application-layer assets, Stable plans to use USDT as the network’s native gas asset and primary settlement asset, allowing users to complete transactions without holding an additional volatile token.
The white paper says the network will also support PayPal-issued PYUSD as a first-tier settlement asset.
Token supply and initial circulation
On tokenomics, STABLE will have a total supply of 100 billion tokens. About 18 billion tokens, or 18% of total supply, will enter circulation at token generation. That amount includes a 10% Genesis Distribution and an 8% first-day unlock for the foundation.
The remaining 82 billion tokens, equal to 82% of supply, will be placed into a Universal Lock pool.
Seven-stage release schedule for locked tokens
The white paper states that the 82 billion locked tokens will be released under a unified mechanism across seven stages:
- Stage 1: 5%, or 4.1 billion tokens, on Dec. 8, 2027
- Stage 2: 5%, or 4.1 billion tokens, on March 8, 2028
- Stage 3: 10%, or 8.2 billion tokens, on June 8, 2028
- Stage 4: 15%, or 12.3 billion tokens, on Sept. 8, 2028
- Stage 5: 15%, or 12.3 billion tokens, on Dec. 8, 2028
- Stage 6: 20%, or 16.4 billion tokens, on March 8, 2029
- Stage 7: 30%, or 24.6 billion tokens, on June 8, 2029
All locked tokens will unlock through daily linear release, with full circulation expected by Dec. 8, 2029 at the latest.
Price protection trigger
The white paper also introduces a price protection mechanism. If the token’s 30-day volume-weighted average price before a scheduled release date is below $0.025, the relevant unlock stage can be delayed for up to nine months.