> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://arkanauts.gitbook.io/arkanauts-tokenomics/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://arkanauts.gitbook.io/arkanauts-tokenomics/arkanauts-tokenomics-v.1.0.md).

# Arkanauts Tokenomics V.1.0

### In the beginning, there was $WILD.

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**$WILD** is a proprietary token issued through Project Ark’s staking protocol that powers the entire ecosystem of Ark assets, called “the Arkverse”.

The token will be an accepted currency for all token-related initiatives created and proliferated by **Project Ark**, including the flagship **Arkanauts** NFT collection.
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