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# $HERO Token
The $HERO token is the **core currency** within the Onchain Heroes ecosystem. It’s used throughout gameplay for mechanics like leveling, upgrading, reviving, and much more.
You can **earn $HERO by playing** or [**purchase it here**](https://portal.abs.xyz/trade?buy=0x33ee11ce309854a45b65368c078616abcb5c6e3d).
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## Initial Supply
**1,000,000,000 tokens** with deflationary mechanics in place to help maintain value over time.
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## **Tokenomics Breakdown**
* 15% allocated to Team & Investors (2-year vesting, 6-month cliff)
* 5% reserved for Business use (marketing, liquidity, partnerships)
* 6.9% set aside for Genesis Rings, distributed progressively each season
* 73.1% dedicated to the game protocol, rewards, and player incentives
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