Tectum AMA Recap – Launch of TCT and Ecosystem Updates

“To meet the community’s demand for participation, the team debated internally and eventually concluded that a governance and participation mechanism was necessary. Leon proposed a model inspired by other decentralized projects. This gave rise to TCT, a governance token allowing holders not only to vote on decisions but also to introduce their own initiatives to shape Tectum’s future.” – Alex highlighted

Role of TET vs. TCT

Alex provided historical context. The Tectum blockchain was designed as a multi-chain network, fundamentally different from conventional blockchains. However, it initially lacked a native coin. When Tectum 3.0 was launched, it became clear that a public blockchain requires a native token to function as gas for transactions and to reward validators. This role fell to TET, making it the core system coin.

TET remains central to Tectum’s infrastructure and is non-inflationary, with a fixed supply of 10 million. However, because its smart contracts are fixed and cannot be altered, TET cannot accommodate new functions such as governance, voting, or expanded reward mechanisms.

This gap led to the creation of TCT, designed as a community-oriented instrument to complement TET. While TET serves as the gas and backbone of the blockchain, TCT focuses on governance, rewards, staking, and revenue sharing, ensuring both tokens strengthen each other rather than compete.

Revenue Sharing and EPOS Integration

A pivotal driver for TCT is its integration with SoftNote EPOS, Tectum’s payment solution. EPOS charges merchants a 1% transaction fee, and 20% of this revenue (of the 1%) is allocated to TCT holders in the form of cashable discounts or cashback rewards.

Initially, our lawyers warned us that directly sharing revenue would classify TCT as a security. The team resolved this by structuring it as a discount model, legally enabling community rewards without regulatory risks.

TCT holders will also benefit from staking, with APYs of 15% (3 months), 20% (6 months), and 25% (12 months). Rewards are paid in TCT, while staking commitments are made in TET—driving demand for both tokens.

Features and Community Benefits

The team outlined TCT’s value proposition:

• Governance: On-chain voting, including the ability to propose new initiatives.

• Staking: Up to 25% APY with daily calculations.

• Revenue Sharing: 20% of EPOS transaction fees distributed to TCT holders.

• Airdrops: Distributed to loyal TET holders.

• DeFi Expansion: Plans for borrowing, lending, and collateralization in 2026.

• Priority Access: Early participation in events, partnerships, and exclusive ecosystem tools.

Ecosystem Updates Beyond TCT

The AMA also covered broader ecosystem developments:

• EntroHive (known as Tectum Keys): A hardware solution generating truly random private keys with near-perfect entropy, designed for maximum security.

• ColdPay: A mobile app enabling contactless offline payments by transferring SoftNote bills without requiring internet access.

• Tectum 4.1: The upgraded blockchain introduces seamless migration of TET to function as a native coin, with stability and velocity tests scheduled for September 2025 and broader rollout expected in late fall.

• Banking Partnerships: Collaborations with Ripple, Mount Pelerin, and AAA to provide liquidity, on/off-ramping, and KYC integrations.

• Crypto Processing API: Enabling banks and enterprises to integrate with SoftNote for real-time microtransactions.

Addressing Community Concerns

Many viewers expressed concern that introducing TCT might dilute TET. Alex and Leon specifically emphasised that:

• TET remains the irreplaceable utility token of Tectum, powering transactions and blockchain security.

• TCT does not compete with TET but enhances the ecosystem, funding new products and community initiatives.

• Proceeds from TCT sales will directly fund ecosystem growth, driving adoption and strengthening both tokens’ value.

Scepticism about launching a new token before all features were live was also addressed. The team stressed that products such as EPOS (launching early September) and ColdPay are on schedule, and TCT provides the mechanism to reward the community as these products gain traction.

Closing Remarks

The AMA concluded with a reassurance that airdrops will reward loyal TET holders. Alex summarized TCT as a “community EPOS token”, combining governance, rewards, and shared revenue. Leon emphasized that mass adoption remains the ultimate goal, with careful testing preceding large-scale marketing campaigns.

TCT is not a distraction from Tectum’s roadmap—it is a complementary layer that enables the community to participate in and benefit from the project’s expansion.