> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vulcancoalition.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vulcancoalition.com/tokenomics/vulcan-protocol-ecosystem.md).

# Vulcan Protocol Ecosystem

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* Vulcan Heroes contribute to the creation of high-quality data sets in exchange for Vulcan tokens.
* Direct reward, Vulcan Heroes receive 50% of all Vulcan tokens.
* For direct reward, Vulcan Heroes can either swap their Vulcan token for fiat or preserve them as an investable asset.
* Long-term reward, another 50% of tokens will be held in the "Vulcan Provident Fund Vault". Tokens will be locked for one year to ensure Vulcan Heroes' long-term sustainability. After one year, the tokens will be released in a gradual and linear fashion over the course of 52 weeks.
* Customers of Vulcan (both B2B and B2C) can redeem Vulcan tokens or fiat for Vulcan's products and services.
* If fiat money is used, it will be stored in a "Fiat Reserve Vault."
* If Vulcan token is used, it will be stored in the "Vulcan Reserve Vault."
* The Fiat Reserve Vault’s funds will be used for two purposes. First, to buy Vulcan tokens via a cryptocurrency exchange and deposit them in the "Vulcan Reserve Vault."
* Second, to fund Vulcan Etna Lab, a research and development facility (R\&D) for artificial intelligence and learning and development facility (L\&D), in order to maximize the potential of Vulcan Heroes.
* These Vulcan tokens in Vulcan Reserve Vault will be burned on an intermittent basis in order to deplete the Vulcan token supply.