Tokenomics

What is TALNT? Just a sec, a little history first.

The journey to TALNT began with T4L3NT Net, an independent layer 1 blockchain built by Decentralized Pictures (DCP) using Tezos technology. This T4L3NT Net protocol generated tokenized credits (“FILMCredits”) that were mined and used in connection with arts-related applications.

DCP pre-mined FILMCredit purchases were used exclusively for the Foundation and its fundraising efforts. The remaining FILMCredits were being mined over time by computer nodes that validated transactions on the T4L3NT Net. All funds raised through FILMCredit sales were used exclusively in furtherance of DCP’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit purpose. 

The foundation generated 75,000,000 FILMCredits in the genesis block at the launch of the T4L3NT Net. These generated FILMCredits were used to further the foundation’s nonprofit purpose and no entities or individuals associated with the foundation were compensated with FILMCredits. Distribution of the 75M tokens was as follows:

• 25,000,000 FILM sold privately (at same price as sold publicly). 

• 25,000,000 FILM sold publicly. 

• 25,000,000 FILM held by the foundation to further its nonprofit purpose.

The Foundation Fund is an incentive program designed to stimulate development of the collective ecosystem. These funds will be used to directly fund new awards and arts projects that drive the expansion of the collective nonprofit ecosystem.

Now On To TALNT

The FILMCredits token has been rebranded as the TALNT token on the Base network.

Base has discontinued the appchain service therefore DCP has migrated from its own L3 to Base L2 successfully migrating tokens, reputation, and reviews to our platform.

Here are the FAQs for this change:

Q: Do I need to do anything with my FILM tokens or is this automatic?

A: The Foundation has established a firm deadline of July 31, 2026 for individuals to claim and migrate FILM tokens to TALNT tokens before remaining unclaimed tokens are used as rewards for the existing staking contract. The Foundation will continue to fund the staking contract until the claimed period has ended for the migration from T4L3NT Net to Base Mainnet (July 31, 2026). At this point unclaimed tokens in the claimed migration contract will be used to reward miners in the staking contract. Any subsequent claims for tokens from the claimed contract after the claimed deadline has passed will be received pro-rata what they would have received prior to claim period ending. Should the claim contract become empty in the future the community will decide if future minting will be allowed via a public creative query vote with super majority (66.66%) voting in favor of allowing minting new tokens and future staking

Details on on claiming your migrated tokens can be found here https://medium.com/@DCP_Foundation/talnt-token-migration-a-user-guide-e8104cf30ffe

Q: Will my balance, reputation score, reviews or anything else in the app change?

A: Once migrated, all user data will be maintained and migrated to Base L2. User accounts will be migrated at a 1:1 ratio (if migrated before July 31, 2026).

Q: What about staking my tokens?

A: Staking balances will also be migrated, and users with a staked balance will continue to earn with no further action required from them.

Q: What are the benefits of migrating to Base mainnet?

A: Migrating to Base L2 (mainnet) will allow for easier account management, as TALNT no longer required to be bridged to transfer to/from the DCP app. Potential to grow our community as the DCP app is now accessible to all Base L2 community members.

The migration to Base means:

• Better user experience with faster transactions

• Connection to the vibrant Base ecosystem

• New opportunities for filmmakers and supporters

• The same great community, just on better (and more streamlined) infrastructure

TALNT Token Utility

DCP’s non-profit mission remains intact to enable a broad community of aspiring filmmakers, thoughtful film critics, and passionate fans to create original content and review independent Film Proposals on a decentralized, blockchain-based platform. Utilizing the TALNT token and the DCP App, the community can collaborate and produce content in a way that circumvents the traditional studio system and existing, often-inaccessible production networks. As explained in more detail below, the TALNT token is at the heart of this ecosystem because it will enable users to engage in productive behavior in The DCP App, such submitting, reviewing, and rating film proposals. DCP believes that this decentralized model will provide filmmakers an alternative to the traditional filmmaking process while maintaining artistic integrity and fairness. 

The DCP App is designed so that Users must pay fees in TALNT tokens for certain platform uses, and Users will earn TALNT for performing various tasks in The DCP App. The collection and payment of these fees in The DCP App is done by self-executing smart contracts that DCP does not unilaterally control. Submitters must pay a fee in TALNT to post Submissions, Creative Queries or Film Proposals to The DCP App. Submitters may offer film-related products, such as non fungible tokens (“NFTs”) of their intellectual property (“IP”) tickets to their film, a line in the credits, extra role opportunities, and merchandise, among other things, through The DCP App. In exchange, Reviewers can augment the Submitter’s Bounty with additional TALNT which will be used to further reward Reviewers and Evaluators.

Users who create a Submission in the form of a Creative Query must establish a Bounty of TALNT to incentivize Evaluators to curate the Creative Query. It will be up to the User to decide the size of the Bounty and Evaluators may accordingly decide whether it is worth their time to engage in the Creative Query based on the potential reward. Reviewers will be able to earn TALNT for writing timely project reviews. While many Reviewers may be interested in writing reviews for intrinsic reasons, Reviewers will receive TALNT in exchange for providing their thoughtful comments to Users on their Submissions. 

TALNT tokens are fuel for the platform. Users can endorse them on their favorite projects, use them to pay others to review their own submissions (as a Rewards Pool), or simply purchase entry vouchers to pay for application fees for various creative financing rewards.

DCP Award Submission, Moderation, and Review Structure

Each Award defines:

• Submission Fee (denominated in $TALNT)

• Moderation Fee (denominated in $TALNT)

• Review/Award Period

  Submission fees
  Converted to $TALNT (if external)

  Allocation:

  • Moderation Fee → 100% to Moderator

  • Submission Fee → 100% to Project Rewards Pool

  DCP does not retain any portion of the moderation or submission fees. 

  Moderation/Reviewers fees

  • 100% of Moderation Fee paid in $TALNT

  • Credited to moderator Internal Balance

  • Reviewers may stake $TALNT.

    Staking:

    • Increases algorithmic weight

    • Locked until award resolution

    • Returned upon settlement

At Award End

• 100% of Rewards Pool distributed to reviewers

• Rewards credited in $TALNT
  
  

Further Utility is On the Way with DCP+

The TALNT Token: Powering the DCP+ Creator Economy

At the core of the DCP+ ecosystem, the TALNT token fuels a dynamic, reward-based economy that bridges creators, curators, and audiences. Within the DCP app, users earn TALNT by reviewing project submissions, answering Creative Queries, participating in daily quizzes, or engaging in referral activities. These earned tokens translate directly into utility—granting access to premium DCP+ content through rentals or purchases, or covering monthly subscription costs.

Beyond access, TALNT tokens incentivize meaningful engagement. Viewers can earn discounts by sharing feedback on eligible productions, while the DCP+ Affiliate Marketing program enables users to monetize their recommendations, earning profit shares from each successful viewing generated through their network.

Through TALNT, DCP+ transforms audience participation into tangible value—creating a circular economy where engagement, discovery, and creativity are continuously rewarded.

And soon, the DCP Marketplace will take the TALNT experience even further. Here, users can spend their earned tokens on exclusive DCP merchandise, collectibles, and other soon-to-be-announced items—turning participation into tangible rewards. Whether accessing premium entertainment, earning through engagement, or redeeming real items from the DCP Marketplace, TALNT ensures that every interaction within the DCP+ ecosystem has real-world impact and lasting value.

DCP+ Submission and Viewing Structure

All swaps shown below will be executed dynamically via Aerodrome Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

Each DCP+ Licensor transaction (submission of production) is structured as follows:

• Submission fees paid using Internal Balance (whether complete or partial payment)

• DCP accepts TALNT as payment, no additional exchange for USDC required

• Submission fees paid using External Payment (Stripe or Coinbase)

  • 50% swapped into TALNT

  • 50% retained as USDC

  • Both portions are held in a DCP-controlled wallet to recoup encoding & ingestion expenses

Each DCP+ viewer transaction follows this allocation order:

• DCP+ Viewer Transaction Occurs (viewer rents or purchases a DCP+ production)

• DCP recoups “Cost+” allocation:

  • Hosting Fees aka “cost” (data storage and content delivery expenses)

  • Additional 5% markup (“+”) on Hosting Fees

• Cost+ revenue will be handled as follows:

  1. If USDC

     • 50% of value retained will be swapped into TALNT

     • 50% retained as USDC

     • Both portions are held in a DCP-controlled wallet

  2. If TALNT all revenue will remain as TALNT, no exchange for USDC.

• Remaining balance designated as Net Production Revenue and awarded to the Licensor of the production.

Viewer Scenarios

• TALNT-Only Productions

  • Use internal payment with TALNT balance

  • Use external payment via Stripe (USD → USDC → swapped to TALNT)

• USDC-Only Productions

  • Use external payment via “Stripe” (USD → USDC)

• Dual-Currency Productions

  • Use internal payment with TALNT balance

  • Use external payment via Stripe (USD → USDC/TALNT split)

    • 50% to USDC → Stable (holds value, no risk of losing value over time)

    • 50% to TALNT → Optimistic (could gain value for licensor)