Tokenization – how to choose the best software development company

Maciej Zieliński

17 May 2021
Tokenization – how to choose the best software development company

On Nextrope Blog we have already looked at the topic of choosing a software house in the article: How to choose a sofware house. The following text we decided to dedicate to all those who are facing the choice of software development company for tokenization. 

Tokenization is one of the fastest growing methods of fundraising. Already today it is used not only by startups in the financial industry, but also by real estate giants and the world's largest banks. Tokenization of alternative assets such as luxury cars or alcohol is also gaining popularity. And in recent months there has been a lot of talk about NFT tokens, which are taking the collectibles markets by storm. 

The tokenization process for an entrepreneur new to the industry may seem extremely intricate, but one thing is certain: it requires an experienced team of developers fluent in blockchain technology to succeed. If you decide to outsource blockchain, how to choose the right software house that is up to the task?

Choosing a software development company for tokenization - key issues

Experience of the team of blockchain programmers

There is no doubt that the programmers employed by a software house should have the highest level of qualifications. A good outsourcing partner will employ people who are not only thoroughly familiar with Blockchain principles and practices, but also have comprehensive knowledge of their application in specific business circumstances. 

Programmers at the company you choose should be proficient in all or most of the following programming languages:

  • C++
  • Scala
  • Python
  • Java
  • Javascript
  • Golang
  • Solidity
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In addition, the Blockchain team should have the skills and knowledge necessary to develop Blockchain networks. Including, for example.:

  • - Blockchain Consensus Algorithms ( PoW, PoS etc.)
  • - Cryptography (asymmetric, symmetric, hash operation) 
  • - Distributed ledgers
  • - Smart contracts
  • - Decentralized applications ( dApps)
  • - Ethereum virtual machine (EVM)
  • - Network systems

What else can a software development company do for you?

Discuss with your blockchain technology provider the scope of services you need.  At Nextrope you can count on technological support, consulting and comprehensive planning of your tokenization strategy. In addition, at your request, Nextrope business team can assist you in the process of writing a White Paper, comprehensively describing all major assumptions of your project. 

The platform we will create for you will be fully tailored to the needs of your company and your objectives. Landing page and admin panel will be fully personalized and intuitive to use. You will have access to all statistics, order data and KYC (Know Your Customer) verification at your fingertips in the most intuitive place. 

Will the project be integrated with KYC/AML

KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) processes are an indispensable part of tokenization. The first refers to the legal procedure, obliging legal entities to identify their customers and obtain true and accurate information required to accept funds during token issuance. The second means taking steps to verify the origin of the funds received. 

It is crucial that the software house you intend to hire has knowledge and experience in integration with KYC and AML. This is the case with solutions offered by Nextrope.

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How proactively is the software development company keeping up with the latest trends?

As we have mentioned more than once on the Nextrope Blog, the pace of tokenization development is extremely fast. Today, the entire world is experimenting with Blockchain technologies to maximize the benefits associated with them. That's why it's important to work with a team of developers who stay on top of innovations in the industry. They are the ones who can help your project succeed. 

What currency will you make the payment in 

There are software houses present in the market basing their rates for tokenization on cryptocurrencies. In a way, this is a tempting solution, especially if you are raising funds in cryptocurrencies. However, there are significant risks associated with it, related to changes in exchange rates. 

If you had agreed to a rate of 1 BTC on the 1st of February this year, but made the payment 11 days later, you would have had to pay an additional $14,407 - that's a nearly 43 percent increase in the initially set price. 

Of course, this can also work the other way around: in certain situations, it will save you up to half the price. However, in an unfavorable turn of events, leverage can consume your entire project. So you're playing roulette-a big event in the cryptocurrency market can actually drown your tokenization.

What happens after the token issue?

Usually, with the end of token issuance comes the end of monitoring from the team providing the technology solutions. Don't let this happen in your case! Take care of the long-term development of your product, as well as community outreach, to continue increasing the capabilities of your tokenization project. 

Nextrope as software development company for tokenization

At Nextrope, we have already conducted a total of ten tokenizations for companies in diverse industries, and we are proud of each and every one of them. In addition, we are proud to have conducted one of the first 30 tokenizations in the world. 

If you are looking for a software house that will become your reliable technology partner in the tokenization process, our experts are ready to help you at any stage of it. After years, we simply know the basics of stunning projects. Let our experience become your success.

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Aethir Tokenomics – Case Study

Kajetan Olas

22 Nov 2024
Aethir Tokenomics – Case Study

Authors of the contents are not affiliated to the reviewed project in any way and none of the information presented should be taken as financial advice.

In this article we analyze tokenomics of Aethir - a project providing on-demand cloud compute resources for the AI, Gaming, and virtualized compute sectors.
Aethir aims to aggregate enterprise-grade GPUs from multiple providers into a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network). Its competitive edge comes from utlizing the GPUs for very specific use-cases, such as low-latency rendering for online games.
Due to decentralized nature of its infrastructure Aethir can meet the demands of online-gaming in any region. This is especially important for some gamer-abundant regions in Asia with underdeveloped cloud infrastructure that causes high latency ("lags").
We will analyze Aethir's tokenomics, give our opinion on what was done well, and provide specific recommendations on how to improve it.

Evaluation Summary

Aethir Tokenomics Structure

The total supply of ATH tokens is capped at 42 billion ATH. This fixed cap provides a predictable supply environment, and the complete emissions schedule is listed here. As of November 2024 there are approximately 5.2 Billion ATH in circulation. In a year from now (November 2025), the circulating supply will almost triple, and will amount to approximately 15 Billion ATH. By November 2028, today's circulating supply will be diluted by around 86%.

From an investor standpoint the rational decision would be to stake their tokens and hope for rewards that will balance the inflation. Currently the estimated APR for 3-year staking is 195% and for 4-year staking APR is 261%. The rewards are paid out weekly. Furthermore, stakers can expect to get additional rewards from partnered AI projects.

Staking Incentives

Rewards are calculated based on the staking duration and staked amount. These factors are equally important and they linearly influence weekly rewards. This means that someone who stakes 100 ATH for 2 weeks will have the same weekly rewards as someone who stakes 200 ATH for 1 week. This mechanism greatly emphasizes long-term holding. That's because holding a token makes sense only if you go for long-term staking. E.g. a whale staking $200k with 1 week lockup. will have the same weekly rewards as person staking $1k with 4 year lockup. Furthermore the ATH staking rewards are fixed and divided among stakers. Therefore Increase of user base is likely to come with decrease in rewards.
We believe the main weak-point of Aethirs staking is the lack of equivalency between rewards paid out to the users and value generated for the protocol as a result of staking.

Token Distribution

The token distribution of $ATH is well designed and comes with long vesting time-frames. 18-month cliff and 36-moths subsequent linear vesting is applied to team's allocation. This is higher than industry standard and is a sign of long-term commitment.

  • Checkers and Compute Providers: 50%
  • Ecosystem: 15%
  • Team: 12.5%
  • Investors: 11.5%
  • Airdrop: 6%
  • Advisors: 5%

Aethir's airdrop is divided into 3 phases to ensure that only loyal users get rewarded. This mechanism is very-well thought and we rate it highly. It fosters high community engagement within the first months of the project and sets the ground for potentially giving more-control to the DAO.

Governance and Community-Led Development

Aethir’s governance model promotes community-led decision-making in a very practical way. Instead of rushing with creation of a DAO for PR and marketing purposes Aethir is trying to make it the right way. They support projects building on their infrastructure and regularly share updates with their community in the most professional manner.

We believe Aethir would benefit from implementing reputation boosted voting. An example of such system is described here. The core assumption is to abandon the simplistic: 1 token = 1 vote and go towards: Votes = tokens * reputation_based_multiplication_factor.

In the attached example, reputation_based_multiplication_factor rises exponentially with the number of standard deviations above norm, with regard to user's rating. For compute compute providers at Aethir, user's rating could be replaced by provider's uptime.

Perspectives for the future

While it's important to analyze aspects such as supply-side tokenomics, or governance, we must keep in mind that 95% of project's success depends on demand-side. In this regard the outlook for Aethir may be very bright. The project declares $36M annual reccuring revenue. Revenue like this is very rare in the web3 space. Many projects are not able to generate any revenue after succesfull ICO event, due to lack fo product-market-fit.

If you're looking to create a robust tokenomics model and go through institutional-grade testing please reach out to contact@nextrope.com. Our team is ready to help you with the token engineering process and ensure your project’s resilience in the long term.

Nextrope Partners with Hacken to Enhance Blockchain Security

Miłosz

21 Nov 2024
Nextrope Partners with Hacken to Enhance Blockchain Security

Nextrope announces a strategic partnership with Hacken, a renowned blockchain security auditor. It marks a significant step in delivering reliable decentralized solutions. After several successful collaborations resulting in flawless smart contract audits, the alliance solidifies the synergy between Nextrope's innovative blockchain development and Hacken's top-tier security auditing services. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks, ensuring that security is an integral part of blockchain technology.

Strengthening Blockchain Security

The partnership aims to fortify the security protocols within blockchain ecosystems. By integrating Hacken's comprehensive security audits with Nextrope's cutting-edge blockchain solutions, we are poised to offer unparalleled security features in our projects.

"Blockchain security should never be an afterthought"

"Our partnership with Hacken underscores our dedication to embedding security at the core of our blockchain solutions. Together, we're building a safer future for the industry."

said Mateusz Mach, CEO of Nextrope

About Nextrope

Nextrope is a forward-thinking blockchain development house specializing in creating innovative solutions for businesses worldwide. With a team of experienced developers and blockchain experts, Nextrope delivers high-quality, scalable, and secure blockchain applications tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

About Hacken

Hacken is a leading blockchain security auditor known for its rigorous smart contract audits and security assessments. With a mission to make the industry safer, Hacken provides complex security services that help companies identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in their applications.

Looking Ahead

As a joint mission, both Nextrope and Hacken are committed to continuous innovation. We look forward to the exciting opportunities this partnership will bring and are eager to implement a more secure blockchain environment for all.

For more information, please contact:

Nextrope

Hacken

Join us on our journey to deliver top-notch blockchain tech and a safer future for the industry!