Question 1

What is Stable (STABLE)?

Accepted Answer

Stable (STABLE) is the native coordination token of StableChain, a Layer 1 blockchain built for stablecoin payments and settlements with Tether’s USDT as the native gas and settlement asset. StableChain is EVM compatible, targets sub-second finality and aims for high throughput, while users only need to hold and spend USDT for fees and transfers.

STABLE does not function as a payment coin or gas token. It is a fixed-supply governance and security asset used for staking, validator selection, protocol governance and ecosystem incentives, while the user-facing experience remains USDT-only.

STABLE is distinct from generic “stablecoins” and other tokens that may use a similar ticker. Here STABLE refers to the governance and staking token of the StableChain network.

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Question 2

# 1. Network security and staking

Accepted Answer

StableChain uses a Delegated Proof-of-Stake consensus protocol often referred to as StableBFT.

- Validators must stake STABLE as collateral to join consensus and produce blocks  
- Token holders can delegate STABLE to validators to participate without running their own infrastructure  
- Misbehavior such as double-signing or extended downtime can lead to slashing of staked STABLE

Stakers and delegators help secure the network and may receive a share of protocol fee revenue, although users continue to pay all on-chain fees in USDT.

Question 3

# 2. Governance

Accepted Answer

STABLE is the governance token for the Stable ecosystem. Holders who stake or delegate their tokens can participate in decisions that can include:

- Approving protocol upgrades  
- Adjusting network parameters  
- Allocating ecosystem and community reserves  
- Shaping validator and governance frameworks

Governance rights are planned to roll out in phases as StableChain and its ecosystem expand.

Question 4

# 3. Participation in network economics

Accepted Answer

In StableChain’s design:

- All transaction fees are paid in USDT  
- These USDT fees accumulate in protocol-controlled treasuries or vaults  
- Validators can choose to share a portion of this USDT with their STABLE delegators

This structure leads to:

- Users only needing USDT for normal transfers and dapp activity  
- STABLE being required for staking, governance and potential fee-sharing rights  
- Demand for STABLE being linked to the scale of USDT settlement and activity on StableChain

Question 5

# 4. Ecosystem incentives and alignment

Accepted Answer

A significant share of STABLE is reserved for ecosystem and community programs, such as:

- Developer grants and infrastructure support  
- Liquidity and integration programs  
- User acquisition and stablecoin payment corridors  
- Strategic partnerships and validator onboarding initiatives

These rewards come from predefined STABLE reserves, aligning incentives for builders, validators and users who grow network activity.

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Question 6

# Total and circulating supply

Accepted Answer

Stable documentation describes STABLE as a fixed-supply token with 100 billion units. The protocol does not rely on ongoing inflation; incentives are funded from allocated reserves.

At mainnet and token generation, a minority portion of the supply is released for initial distribution and liquidity. The remaining tokens are subject to vesting schedules, ecosystem programs and treasury management. Circulating supply is expected to grow over time as locked allocations vest and ecosystem programs distribute tokens.

Question 7

# Allocation

Accepted Answer

Public tokenomics outline four main allocation groups:

- **Genesis distribution – 10% (10 billion STABLE)**  
  Used for initial liquidity, community activation and early partner campaigns

- **Ecosystem and community – 40% (40 billion STABLE)**  
  Supports developer grants, integrations, partnerships and broader ecosystem growth

- **Team – 25% (25 billion STABLE)**  
  Reserved for founders, engineers, researchers and contributors to align incentives with long-term network health

- **Investors and advisors – 25% (25 billion STABLE)**  
  Allocated to strategic backers and advisors who support development and adoption

Question 8

# Vesting and release

Accepted Answer

Team and investor allocations follow structured vesting, typically:

- A cliff period from token generation during which no tokens unlock  
- Linear vesting over several years after the cliff  
- A total vesting horizon of multiple years from the token generation event

Genesis and some ecosystem allocations can have more flexible release patterns. The overall design aims to support long-term alignment and reduce short-term supply pressure.

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Question 9

# Separation of gas and governance

Accepted Answer

StableChain separates user-facing settlement from protocol coordination:

- USDT is used for all gas fees and payments  
- STABLE is not required for everyday transfers or dapp interactions  
- STABLE is used for staking, governance and access to fee-sharing rights

This model keeps user costs and balances denominated in a single stable asset while reserving STABLE for network-level coordination.

Question 10

# Performance and developer environment

Accepted Answer

From a developer perspective, StableChain provides:

- Sub-second deterministic finality via its BFT-style consensus  
- High throughput suited for payment flows and batch operations  
- Full EVM compatibility so existing Solidity contracts and Ethereum tooling can be reused  
- An environment optimized around USDT as the native asset

STABLE is the asset staked within this environment, so its utility and demand track the growth of USDT-based settlement and applications on StableChain.

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Question 11

Who created Stable (STABLE)?

Accepted Answer

Stable and the STABLE token are developed by Stable, the company behind StableChain, together with the Stable Foundation, which is being formed to oversee governance and ecosystem reserves over time. The project is closely associated with Tether and Bitfinex, which led Stable’s seed funding and act as strategic partners.

- **Joshua Harding** as the founder of Stable and early chief executive, credited with the concept of a USDT-native blockchain focused on payments  
- **Brian Mehler** as the current CEO of Stable, with a background in traditional finance and prior work on large ecosystem funds in the digital asset space

Stable’s seed round was led by Bitfinex and Hack VC with participation from other institutional investors. Together, the Stable team, Stable Foundation, Tether and its backers designed StableChain’s USDT-native architecture and the STABLE token’s role in staking, governance and long-term ecosystem incentives.

#	Instrument	Exchange	Benchmark Score	Price	24h Change	24h Volume	24h Trades	24h Open	24h High
1	STABLE-USDT STABLEUSDT	bybit	A	0.02701USDT	2.58%	11,217,066.20STABLE	3,275	0.02633USDT	0.02738USDT
2	STABLE-USDT STABLEUSDT_SPBL	bitget	BB	0.02701USDT	2.47%	2,139,852.30STABLE	1,201	0.02636USDT	0.02737USDT
3	STABLE-USDT STABLE_USDT	gateio	A	0.02704USDT	2.57%	1,287,782.00STABLE	2,103	0.02636USDT	0.02741USDT
4	STABLE-USDT STABLE-USDT	kucoin	BB	0.02702USDT	2.42%	356,089.00STABLE	605	0.02639USDT	0.02739USDT
5	STABLE-USD STABLEUSD	kraken	AA	0.02696USD	2.55%	225,475.61STABLE	257	0.02629USD	0.02728USD
6	STABLE-USDT STABLE:UST	bitfinex	BB	0.02700USDT	2.75%	140,420.72STABLE	348	0.02628USDT	0.02731USDT
7	STABLE-USD STABLE:USD	bitfinex	BB	0.02699USD	2.52%	104,631.73STABLE	362	0.02633USD	0.02730USD
8	STABLE-USD STABLE_USD	cryptodotcom	AA	0.02705USD	2.38%	42,330.00STABLE	102	0.02642USD	0.02729USD
9	STABLE-USDT stable_usdt	lbank	C	0.02701USDT	2.58%	218,444,991.80STABLE	103,797	0.02633USDT	0.02740USDT
10	STABLE-USDT stableusdt	huobipro	C	0.02690USDT	2.74%	13,690,425.94STABLE	6,190	0.02618USDT	0.02713USDT
11	STABLE-THB THB_STABLE	bitkub	C	0.9002THB	0.91%	11,190,959.20STABLE	3,266	0.8921THB	0.9249THB
12	STABLE-KRW STABLE_KRW	bithumbkorea	-	36.09KRW	2.09%	3,705,888.05STABLE	291	35.35KRW	36.50KRW
13	STABLE-USDT STABLEUSDT	mexc	C	0.02702USDT	2.60%	3,392,299.15STABLE	3,896	0.02633USDT	0.02737USDT
14	STABLE-USDT STABLE_USDT	bitunix	C	0.02705USDT	2.61%	2,882,187.00STABLE	6,462	0.02636USDT	0.02740USDT
15	STABLE-USDT STABLE_USDT	bydfi	-	0.02702USDT	2.60%	2,623,324.96STABLE	3,231	0.02633USDT	0.02737USDT
16	STABLE-USDC STABLEUSDC	mexc	C	0.02700USDC	2.52%	2,001,229.30STABLE	3,059	0.02633USDC	0.02729USDC
17	STABLE-USDT STABLE-USDT	bingx	D	0.02706USDT	2.66%	1,730,378.02STABLE	6,233	0.02636USDT	0.02742USDT
18	STABLE-USD STABLE-USD	btse	-	0.02702USD	2.66%	1,630,509.00STABLE	46,835	0.02632USD	0.02738USD
19	STABLE-USDT STABLEUSDT	bitrue	D	0.02701USDT	2.58%	1,532,035.60STABLE	4,905	0.02633USDT	0.02739USDT
20	STABLE-USDT STABLE_USDT	coinw	-	0.02706USDT	2.58%	1,286,033.39STABLE	2,438	0.02638USDT	0.02737USDT
21	STABLE-USDT stable_usdt	xtpub	-	0.02704USDT	2.57%	947,694.61STABLE	1,718	0.02636USDT	0.02739USDT
22	STABLE-KRW STABLE_KRW	coinone	C	36.53KRW	1.98%	304,996.32STABLE	116	35.82KRW	36.66KRW
23	STABLE-USDT STABLE-USDT	btse	-	0.02703USDT	2.81%	109,533.00STABLE	3,054	0.02629USDT	0.02740USDT
24	STABLE-USDC STABLEUSDC	hyperliquid	-	0.02631USDC	0.00%	0STABLE	0	0.02631USDC	0.02631USDC
25	STABLE-USDC STABLE-USDC	btse	-	0.02702USDC	2.66%	9,329.00STABLE	1,104	0.02632USDC	0.02738USDC
26	STABLE-ETH STABLE-ETH	btse	-	0.0₄1136ETH	0.00%	0STABLE	0	0.0₄1136ETH	0.0₄1136ETH
27	STABLE-USDT STABLEUSDT	hitbtc	E	0.02646USDT	0.00%	0STABLE	0	0.02646USDT	0.02646USDT
28	STABLE-USDT STABLEUSDT	coinex	C	0.02748USDT	0.00%	0STABLE	0	0.02748USDT	0.02748USDT
29	STABLE-USDC STABLE_USDC	backpack	C	0.02842USDC	0.00%	0STABLE	0	0.02842USDC	0.02842USDC