ASK Tokenomics
ASK is the native token powering the Permission ecosystem. It underpins how value flows across the platform — aligning incentives between individuals, families, AI agents, and the broader Permission Protocol. ASK enables permissioned participation, agent-to-agent (A2A) value exchange, and long-term ecosystem alignment. Over time, it will also support governance and staking.
ASK is omnichain via LayerZero’s OFT standard, meaning it flows across the chains that power Permission (currently, Base and Polygon), with additional chains planned as the ecosystem expands.
A Closed-loop flywheel
As Permission’s family-focused products scale, subscription revenue generated from parents using the platform is used, in part, to buy back ASK from the open market.
These buybacks:
Create sustained, non-speculative demand for ASK
Align long-term holders with product adoption
Reinforce ASK’s role as permission and incentive infrastructure
ASK acquired through buybacks is used to fund rewards and incentives across the Permission ecosystem — particularly in family contexts where ASK is used to motivate, reinforce, and reward positive behaviors.
This creates a flywheel where:
Parents subscribe to Permission products
Subscription revenue funds ASK buybacks
ASK is used to power rewards and incentives
Increased ASK utility reinforces demand
The cycle repeats as adoption grows
Supply Allocation
Total Supply: 100 billion ASK (fixed, uninflatable). Below is a breakdown of ASK’s total token supply, including allocations for growth, contributors, and ecosystem participants. These allocations are designed to incentivize long-term participation and value creation across the Permission network.
Unlock Schedule
ASK follows a long-term unlock schedule designed to:
Align incentives across stakeholders
Support sustainable ecosystem growth
You can view real-time supply data via our API:
Total supply:
https://api.permission.io/v1/token/supply?q=totalCirculating supply:
https://api.permission.io/v1/token/supply?q=circulating
The unlock schedule may adjust over time in response to governance decisions or strategic platform evolution.
ASK Utility & Use Cases
ASK has multiple, reinforcing utilities across the Permission ecosystem:
Family Rewards & Incentives
ASK is used by parents as a flexible reward mechanism to:
Incentivize positive behaviors
Reinforce habits, learning, and responsibility
Support goal-setting and value-aligned motivation within families
This use case represents a core demand driver for ASK as family adoption scales.
Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Value Exchange
ASK powers value exchange between AI agents operating within the Permission Protocol.
As agents negotiate, coordinate, and transact on behalf of humans, ASK serves as the native medium for permissioned, auditable A2A interactions.
Protocol Participation & Governance
ASK holders will be able to participate in governance decisions related to the Permission Protocol, including:
Platform parameters
Incentive mechanisms
Ecosystem evolution
Staking & Yield (Future)
ASK is expected to support staking and other participation-based mechanisms over time, designed to:
Encourage long-term alignment
Support protocol security
Reward active ecosystem contributors
Trusted One-to-One Relationships™
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