# Tokens: The Dual-Economy of Pawy

pawy operates on a two-token model—a proven strategy in Web3 gaming ecosystems—designed to balance accessibility, progression, and long-term value.

**1. PawPrint Token**

PawPrint is the primary in-game utility token used for progression and customization.

Purpose:

* Upgrade Dog NFTs and DogItems
* Unlock item slots and Puppy Game characters
* Enable in-app purchases and feature access

Emission:

* Unlimited supply (no hard cap)
* Earned through daily walking within breed-specific limits

Utility Highlights:

* Used from Day 1
* Drives core gameplay and user engagement
* Required for NFT and item upgrades
* Higher NFT levels unlock greater earning caps

**2. PawStar Token**

PawStar is the premium governance and staking token, introduced at higher progression tiers.

Unlock Condition:

* Earnable only after NFT reaches Level 30

Total Supply:

* Hard cap of 300 million tokens

Utility Highlights:

* Required for entering the Virtual Puppy Game
* Enables brand partnerships and ecosystem expansion
* Used for staking, locking, and exclusive features

Tokenomics Controls:

* Cliff and Vesting mechanisms applied to:
  * Presale allocations
  * Team and advisory shares
  * Seed investor distributions
* Utilization through pawyBrand module
* Lock mechanism for brands involvement in pawyBrand
* Lock mechanism for pawyGame usage

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