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Running the Doge Ecomonic Engine

1) Control Loops, Not One-Off Actions

Laika runs on closed feedback loops that repeat on a fixed cadence:

  • Launch → Stake → Govern → Distribute → Grow

  • Signals (votes, bribes, usage) from one loop shape the next loop’s allocations.

  • Settlement and meta-governance anchor to $DOGE via DogeOS; participation can be cross-chain.

The result is an economy that learns: capital routes toward communities that coordinate; incentives decay where engagement fades.

2) Epoch Cadence (Weekly)

All core decisions execute on a weekly epoch to keep the system predictable:

  1. Bribe window opens (projects fund incentives to attract votes).

  2. Gauge voting (veLAIKA allocates protocol emissions; veTOKEN handles local settings).

  3. Commit–reveal curation (for curated launches; results are revealed only at the end).

  4. Routing & settlement

    • Emissions allocated to pools

    • Protocol revenue split to buybacks / treasuries / reserves (per policy)

    • Rewards streamed/claimable for the new epoch

  5. Claims & reweighting (users adjust votes; projects review ROI and re-budget).

Default timings (configurable by governance): Epoch = 7 days; bribe cut-off ≈ 24h before tally; claims open immediately after settlement.

3) Value Flows (Where the Money Goes)

↝ Inflows

  • Module fees (e.g., launch/issuance, staking admin, distribution rails)

  • Project-funded bribes

  • Protocol partnerships / integrations (when applicable)

↝ Routing

  • Gauge emissions → to staking pools chosen by veLAIKA

  • Protocol revenue → policy split (e.g., buybacks → veLAIKA / treasury buffers / ecosystem grants)

  • Bribes → paid to eligible voters proportionally to their vote weight

↝ Outflows

  • veTOKEN holders (pool rewards, based on lock & vote share)

  • veLAIKA holders (revenue share, bribes)

  • DAO / grants (approved via proposals)

  • Buyback & burn or buyback & vest (if enacted by governance)

Routing rules are transparent and on-chain; parameters (splits, caps, decay) are governed.

4) Role-Based Runbooks

A) Projects / Token Teams

  • Before launch

    • Choose path (curated vs permissionless), publish metadata, define treasury allocation & staking plan.

    • Prepare an initial bribe budget and KPI targets (see section 5).

  • At/after launch

    • Stand up a StakeOS pool and locking policy (e.g., min/max lock, reward split).

    • Fund recurring bribes and track cost-per-vote and effective APR delivered to holders.

    • Propose initial GovernOS parameters (quorum, timelocks, spend rules).

    • Spin up a ShillOS campaign brief (escrow → proof-of-publication → payout) to kickstart distribution.

  • Ongoing

    • Rebalance bribes weekly based on ROI; avoid vote capture by diversifying voter reach.

    • Rotate budget between emissions, buybacks, and creator payouts depending on goals (growth, stickiness, liquidity).

    • Publish a monthly accountability thread (treasury movements, KPIs, next proposals).

B) Holders / Community Members

  • Stake → Lock → Vote → Claim

    • Lock tokens to receive veTOKEN; vote your pool(s); claim rewards each epoch.

    • If you hold veLAIKA, allocate gauges to the projects you want to boost; capture bribes + revenue share.

    • Participate in curation rounds to earn alpha windows for curated launches.

C) Creators & KOLs

  • Verify wallet; opt-in to ShillOS.

  • Review briefs (rate cards or token share); publish; auto-verify; receive on-chain payouts.

  • Build track records that DAOs can fund repeatedly (distribution becomes investable).

D) Curators (meta-governed: veLAIKA + veTOKEN voters)

  • Focus on capital efficiency: emissions → pools that convert to long-term locks and activity.

  • Monitor bribe concentration and avoid capture; favor diverse communities with proven delivery.

  • Use the protocol dashboard to track vote entropy, APR sustainability, and stickiness before voting.

5) Strategy Templates (Operators)

↝ Day 0–30 (Ignition)

  • Split: 40% bribes, 30% ShillOS, 20% buybacks/vesting, 10% grants.

  • Goals: reach ≥ 30% staking rate, median lock ≥ 90 days, 2–3 creator cohorts activated.

↝ Day 30–90 (Flywheel)

  • Split: 30% bribes, 25% ShillOS, 25% buybacks/vesting, 20% growth grants.

  • Goals: expand lock duration, reduce cost-per-vote by diversifying voter base, ship 2–3 DAO proposals with visible impact.

↝ Bribe ROI (quick heuristic)

ROI≈Rewards delivered to stakers (TOKEN)Bribes paid (TOKEN)\text{ROI} \approx \frac{\text{Rewards delivered to stakers (TOKEN)}}{\text{Bribes paid (TOKEN)}}

Track weekly and adjust. If ROI < 1 for multiple epochs, reconsider emissions target or creative distribution mix.

6) Guardrails & Risk Management

  • Commit–reveal curation eliminates last-minute manipulation and preserves alpha.

  • Timelocks & delays on treasury actions; emergency pause for modules (via GovernOS).

  • Caps/decays on emissions; bribe source allowlists if governance enacts them.

  • Anti-sybil checks where relevant (e.g., creator verification, campaign thresholds).

  • Transparent accounting: per-module sub-treasuries and public dashboards.

Operating principle: reward coordination, not churn.

When communities organize, Laika routes more value to them. When they stall, allocations decay. That’s how a Doge-native economy runs itself.

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