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ndau
About ndau
NDAU is the native token of the ndau blockchain, developed as an adaptive digital currency focused on long-term value preservation. It operates on a standalone blockchain with a delegated proof-of-stake consensus model and an integrated monetary policy. Unlike stablecoins, NDAU is not pegged to fiat currencies but uses mechanisms such as the Next Issue Price Curve and the Stabilisation Incentive Burn to influence price dynamics based on demand. The token is used for staking rewards (EAI), NFT minting, governance via a DAO, and creator economy applications like npayme. NDAU was created by the decentralised ndau Collective and is supported by the Axiom Foundation, which manages issuance and a monetary endowment fund. Technical development has been led by Oneiro, which built the blockchain infrastructure and official wallet. Governance decisions are made through the Blockchain Policy Council, allowing token holders to vote on protocol changes.
The ndau project is built around the concept of an "adaptive digital currency" intended to serve as a long-term store of value. It was launched with the aim of addressing volatility and speculative behaviour commonly seen in cryptocurrencies. Instead of pegging its value to a fiat currency, ndau uses a set of built-in economic mechanisms to support gradual price appreciation during rising demand, while discouraging downward volatility through stabilisation tools.
The project runs on its own independent blockchain using a delegated proof-of-stake (dPoS) consensus model. It features native mechanisms for governance, monetary policy control, and token issuance. These include the Next Issue Price Curve for controlled token supply, the Stabilisation Incentive Burn (SIB) to disincentivise selling during market declines, and a repurchase policy administered by the Axiom Foundation to maintain a price floor.
Over time, the project has expanded its focus to include creator economy tools and Web3 integration, including the NFT Forge platform and the npayme service.
NDAU is the native token of the ndau blockchain. It is not an ERC-20 token and does not rely on external blockchains like Ethereum. Instead, it is built into the ndau blockchain's architecture, allowing direct integration with its adaptive monetary system and governance model.
The token’s value is influenced by a predetermined price curve which sets fixed issuance prices for each tranche of newly released tokens. This system, together with a limited quantity of 1,000 NDAU available per price tier, supports controlled supply growth based on demand. The proceeds from new issuance are held in an endowment fund managed by the Axiom Foundation, which supports liquidity operations and long-term stability.