What is ROOT

1. Project Introduction
The Root Network is a decentralized blockchain network optimized for metaverse applications, games, and experiences. It is a metaverse infrastructure and content provider, aiming to create an open metaverse that includes both technological and content components. The key technological components include: The Root Network (a blockchain created for metaverse apps, Substrate-based layer 1, PoS mechanism) + FuturePass (an identity protocol) + a generative AI protocol and platform + communication protocols + character creation technology + payment. The project was initially established by the merger of 11 different companies. By the end of 2022, it had been consolidated into a group of 8 companies, with 3 more joining afterwards. The 11 companies are: game studio @_alteredphoenix, AI provider @altstatemachine, multi-chain payment product connected with the MasterCard network @immersve, design studio @NF_Labs, animation studio Shadows Interactive, digital payment system @centrapay, decentralized digital identity protocol and asset custody protocol developer Centrapass, decentralized communication system developer @sylo, Web3 automotive community @ATEMCarClub, venture studio @centralityai, and digital streetwear community DRx. The Root Network features a unique multi-token economy with tokens capable of optimizing gas and initial user guidance. Users can join and utilize the application's native tokens, while developers can delegate and pay fees on behalf of users. Developers have also established a liquidity pool between their native tokens and the network's gas tokens.
2. Team & Investment Info
Team Members: Aaron McDonald: CEO. Aaron is a seasoned professional having worked in the tech industry for over 20 years and has held key positions in various tech companies, with extensive experience including managing portfolios exceeding $1 billion in revenue. He is the founder of Centrality, Non-Fungible Labs, and Altered State Machine. He has also won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the technology and emerging industries category. He also works part-time in several other companies. Shara Senderoff: COO. Shara is an experienced venture capitalist and entrepreneur. Her firm, Raised in Space, manages over $40 million in capital and 20 portfolio companies. Shara has been recognized as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30, Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, and Rolling Stone's Future 25, among others.
Funding: Its $52 million series A funding round was led by 10T Fund with contributions from Ripple, Animoca Brands, Coinbase Ventures, Outlier Ventures, Blockchain Founders Fund, Warner Music Group, DACM Liquid Venture Fund Inc, Airtree VC, and TCG Crypto ASM LLC. Animoca was deeply involved in the project's development as an advisor and provided consultation and other services.
3. Social Media URLs
X: https://x.com/TheRootNetwork
Telegram: https://discord.gg/TheRootNetwork
Discord: https://discord.gg/ethena
4. Token Info
Token Symbol: ROOT
Total Supply: 12,000,000,000
Token Type: ERC-20
Issuance/Burn Mechanism: Dynamic mechanism
Contract Address: 0xa3d4BEe77B05d4a0C943877558Ce21A763C4fa29
Token Distribution:
Distribution Percentage Amount Details
Community Rewards: 20%, 2,400,000,000, each month, ecosystem challenges will be set, and the total number of rewards per player will be determined by their FutureScore.
Metaverse Incentives: 20%, 2,400,000,000, for game mechanics within The Third Kingdom.
Ecosystem Development Fund: 10%, 1,200,000,000, encourage new developers, artists, and IP rights holders to build on the network.
Block Reward Bootstrap: 10%, 1,200,000,000, validators and stakers will receive up to 10% of the tokens over 260 weeks as a bootstrap.
CENNZ Burn to Mine: 10%, 1,200,000,000, receive 1 ROOT for each CENNZ burned in a 1:1 ratio.
Team: 15%, 1,800,000,000, locked for 100 weeks and then vested for a further 100 weeks.
Liquidity Providers: 5%, 600,000,000, no specific description provided.
DAO Treasury: 5%, 600,000,000, locked for 50 weeks; the DAO will control their allocation.
Advisors: 5%, 600,000,000, our core advisors and those who have brought significant IP to the network will receive 5% of the tokens; they will be locked for 100 weeks, then vested over 100 weeks.
For more details, refer to the white paper: https://www.therootnetwork.com/docs
5. Related Links
Official Website: https://www.therootnetwork.com/
GitHub: https://github.com/futureversecom/
Other Info: https://www.rootdata.com/zh/Projects/detail/The%20Root%20Network?k=MTA5MzQ%3D

Note: The project introduction comes from the materials published or provided by the official project team, which is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. HTX does not take responsibility for any resulting direct or indirect losses.