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5️⃣ Test the economics Protocols evolve, so must their token design. Run simulations with pessimistic, base, and optimistic forecasts (DeTEcT, 2023). Scenario analysis = strategies ready before crises appear.

4️⃣ Stress against toxic behavior DeFi incentives attract opportunists. Bad actors will test every loophole: farming exploits, dumping rewards, gaming inflation. Always ask: What is the worst-case scenario for this mechanism? Design protections before launch.

3️⃣ Demand > Supply 95% of “bad tokenomics” focus on emission schedules, not demand drivers (Hacken, 2025). Define why users need the token: access, staking, governance, payments. Without real demand, no supply schedule will save the model.

2️⃣ Clarity beats complexity Tokenomics must be transparent. A model nobody understands is a model nobody trusts. Clear rules on allocation, vesting, inflation, and rewards help align the community and reduce information asymmetry.

1️⃣ Product first Most DeFi projects launch a token too early, with no purpose or design. If your token doesn’t solve a real problem inside your ecosystem, it’s not time yet. Focus on building adoption → then design a token that amplifies product growth.

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