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What is DAG?
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DAG is the native utility token of Constellation Network, serving as the foundation for its feeless, scalable, and decentralized ecosystem. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies that act solely as a store of value or payment method, $DAG is designed to:
Secure the network by incentivizing validators and delegators.
Power by covering snapshot fees for validation and storage.
Support ecosystem growth through funding, development grants, and incentives.
As the economic engine of Constellation, $DAG ensures network security, sustainability, and long-term adoption.
Transactions on the Constellation Hypergraph do not rely on traditional gas fees. Instead, metagraphs pay snapshot fees in $DAG to validate and store data, enabling a scalable and feeless user experience.
Securing the Ecosystem – Validators & Delegators
Validators stake 250,000 $DAG per node to participate in securing the network and processing transactions. Non-technical users can delegate their $DAG to validators, earning passive rewards while contributing to network decentralization.
$DAG fuels ecosystem expansion by funding developer grants, open-source tools, marketing initiatives, and community rewards. This ensures continued innovation and adoption of metagraphs.
$DAG is actively traded on 15+ centralized and decentralized exchanges, including PacaSwap DEX, where it powers token swaps, liquidity pools, and DeFi applications within the Constellation ecosystem.
Unlike fixed-supply blockchains that can struggle with long-term sustainability, Constellation follows a flexible supply model (Metanomics) designed to:
Continuously reward validators and delegators.
Fund ongoing network expansion and innovation.
Maintain decentralization and economic stability.
To ensure a sustainable ecosystem:
New $DAG is minted at a controlled rate to reward network participants.
Snapshot fees paid by metagraphs are burned, gradually reducing inflation.
This dynamic supply model incentivizes participation while keeping the token economy balanced.
Most blockchains rely on gas fees, which can be costly and unpredictable. Constellation eliminates this issue by allowing:
Zero transaction fees for users. Sending $DAG or interacting with metagraphs is completely feeless.
Custom fee structures for projects. Metagraphs cover network costs, allowing developers to set their own pricing models.
This lowers barriers to entry for new users and businesses, making blockchain adoption more accessible and scalable.
You can participate in the Constellation ecosystem today:
Delegate or run a validator node – Help secure the network and earn rewards.
Hold, trade or use DAG – Swap tokens, provide liquidity, and engage with DeFi applications.
Build with metagraphs – Create scalable, decentralized applications using Constellation’s technology.
Learn more about how snapshot fees work with our paper
