CMC Labs: Sogni Token Is Now Live!

Sogni has set itself apart from other AI protocols by building an entire decentralized creative ecosystem on-chain. From making open-source AI accessible to supporting its network through decentralized physical infrastructure (dePIN), this CMC Labs incubatee has proved that AI has much more to give.

With over 100 million generations, 900 connected GPUs, and 367,000 users onboarded during Testnet, Sogni is now flipping the switch to Mainnet after 9 months of continuous iteration. Throughout this journey, the team has remained focused on delivering three fully usable dApps — Sogni Web, Sogni Pocket, and Sogni Studio — while designing tokenomics with real, practical utility at their core.

Dual-tied architecture to cater to both its Web2 and Web3 users, in-app stripe payments, pay-as-you-use plan, Spark Points as stable in-app credits, on-chain pathways for creators, on-chain reputation management for GPU owners, platform engagement reward flywheel… Sogni tokenomics are about creating a virtuous circle where everyone wins.

But before we dive into mechanics, let’s be clear about what a SOGNI token is not: it’s not just a speculative coin, it’s not a pay-to-play gatekeeper, and it’s not an excuse to financialize creativity. It’s a utility token, yes — but its role is deeper than that.

Let’s break down how it all works.

Designed for Web2 and Web3

One of the biggest challenges in the crypto space today is to get Web2 user adoption (who expect simplicity and performance) while still appealing to crypto-native users (who expect decentralization and ownership).

1. SOGNI token: A fully transferable, on-chain utility token used for rendering, staking, governance, and accessing deeper platform features.
2. Spark points: Fixed-value, non-transferable render credits that can be earned or purchased in-app.

SOGNI token: Ownership, Utility, Governance

The token is a core asset with various mechanisms tied to it:

1. Creators can use SOGNI to pay for network services, and the more they spend in SOGNI, the more points they score on their multiplier leaderboards.
2. Workers are required to stake SOGNI to operate, with the ability to stake above the requirements in order to boost the rewards they are receiving. Workers receive rewards in SOGNI.
3. Model developers receive their rewards in SOGNI and can stake the token to increase the visibility of their models and boost the rewards they earn.
4. The community of SOGNI token holders can create and vote on governance proposals. Additionally, the SOGNI community acts as jurors in worker performance-related disputes.

So, what does holding SOGNI actually unlock?

• Creators get access to discounted renders, minting tools, storefront perks, and leaderboard multipliers.
• Workers earn in SOGNI and use staking to boost earnings and unlock deeper job priority.
• Model Developers can increase visibility and revenue by staking SOGNI on their published models.
• Token holders shape the protocol’s direction through governance proposals and jury participation.
• Stakers access a tiered benefit system that rewards long-term engagement, with boosts to queue position, Spark rewards, and even NFT drop eligibility.
• Liquidity providers can stake LP tokens and help stabilize the ecosystem while earning rewards.

Unlike centralized platforms, where fees disappear into a black hole, Sogni redistributes value. What you put in — creativity, compute, effort — comes back around in the form of access, rewards, and ownership.

Spark Points: Simplicity and Stability

While the Sogni token powers the deeper mechanics of the ecosystem — from staking to governance — Spark Points are what bring balance. These fixed-value render credits offer a simple, stable way to interact with Sogni dApps. They’re designed for ease.

Spark Points are non-volatile: one Spark always equals one standard render job. That means users can claim daily rewards, earn bonuses, and even buy extra Sparks through in-app purchases without ever touching a crypto exchange. They’re non-transferable, non-speculative, and built for pure creative flow.

In short, Spark points remove the crypto complexity. They're built to:

• Make onboarding effortless: No wallet or exchange needed.
• Provide price stability: Spark pricing stays fixed regardless of token market swings.
• Enable free-to-create mechanics: Users earn Spark via rewards, not just purchases.
• Support performance-based incentives: Spark is a trackable metric for quests, Daily Boosts, and leaderboard engagement.

While the Sogni token powers deeper participation — staking, governance, performance boosting — Spark supports Creators who just care to…create. It’s for artists who want to create without the friction. It’s for developers who want their users to onboard without complexity. It’s for everyone who wants to tap into decentralized creative infrastructure without needing to become a crypto power-user.

Together, Spark + Sogni form a dual-token architecture that makes the Supernet accessible to all, without compromising on depth, control, or composability.

Allocation & Distribution: Where the Token Goes

• Ecosystem (58,7%)The largest share of tokens is reserved for creators, contributors, and community-led initiatives — including the Creator Fund, Sogni Reserve, Airdrop programs, and the Treasury. To power Sogni’s decentralized infrastructure, some tokens are also dedicated to ‘workers’ who provide compute power and help render content on the Sogni Supernet. Altogether, these allocations reward creativity, fuel growth, and keep the platform sustainable over time.
• Team and Advisors (20%)A portion is allocated to the core team and advisors who built the foundation of Sogni. These tokens are subject to long-term vesting schedules to ensure ongoing alignment with the protocol’s success.
• Private & Public Sale Rounds (12,3%)Strategic investors and early backers receive a portion of the supply through angel, pre-seed, seed, and public sale rounds. These funds support initial development, liquidity, and platform readiness.
• Market Makers & Exchange Incentives (8%)To ensure liquidity and accessibility, a portion of tokens is allocated to market makers and exchange listings.

This distribution structure reflects Sogni’s core values: empowering creators, incentivizing contributors, and building a decentralized creative economy with transparency and fairness at its core. (CMC Labs: Partnership)

Final Thoughts

In most creative platforms today, users are customers. They pay for computing, access, or “credits” — but they don’t own anything. They don’t share in the upside. They have no say in what gets built next.

Sogni is challenging that by building a system where:

• Artists don’t just use the tools — they help govern them.
• Developers don’t just build apps — they run them on open infrastructure.
• Contributors don’t just show up — they earn.

This isn’t about turning creativity into a hustle. It’s about making sure the people who give life to a platform are also the ones who benefit from it.