erc20-demurrage-token

ERC20 token with redistributed continual demurrage
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usecase.texi (1181B)

      1 @node usecase
      2 @chapter Use Case
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      4 The use-case inspiring this implementation is in the context of issuance of a @emph{voucher} representing a credit obligation of an @emph{Issuer} or @emph{Association of Issuers}.
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      6 This voucher can be redeemed as payment for the products of the Issuer.
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      8 The Issuer is the entity legally obligated to redeem the voucher as payment.
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     10 Introducing demurrage on this vehicle discourages @emph{withholding} the voucher, for example for speculative advantage.
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     12 This also encourages increased @emph{velocity} of voucher use.
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     15 @section Example
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     17 Given:
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     19 @itemize
     20 @item 10 voucher holders.
     21 @item A total supply of 1000 tokens.
     22 @item Demurrage of 2% per 30 days (43200 minutes).
     23 @item Redistribution period of 30 days (43200 minutes).
     24 @end itemize
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     26 If no trades are made, the resulting balances after one redistribution period of every user would be 98 Vouchers.
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     28 The Sink Address will have a balance of 20 vouchers after the same period.
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     30 Note that after the redistribution the total of all balances will equal the total minted amount. 
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     32 Note that all accounts holding such vouchers are effected by demurrage (even the Sink Account, pending redistribution).