Transparency as a Principle, Not a Slogan - And Why We're Sharing Our Foundation Wallets

At Ratio1, transparency is not a buzzword or a marketing angle. It's a foundational design choice-baked into how our protocol works, how our tokenomics are structured, and how our organization operates.

One of the clearest expressions of this principle is that the Ratio1 Foundation, along with all contributors-team members, advisors, partners-must earn tokens the same way as the community: by operating nodes and supporting the network.

Today, we’re taking this one step further by publicly listing our foundation's treasury wallets. These wallets are multisignature (multisig) for enhanced security, and they exist to fund the ecosystem according to defined purposes: research, community growth, social impact, and builder support. Publishing them is not just a gesture-it’s a commitment.

Why Transparency Matters

Blockchain and AI are two fields where opacity often causes mistrust. In blockchain, closed token allocations, undisclosed vesting, or silent backdoors lead to market manipulation. In AI, black-box decision-making and closed infrastructure raise concerns about accountability and fairness.

Ratio1 sits at the intersection of both. That’s why we’ve made transparency a non-negotiable.

Our approach includes:

• No Token Generation Event (TGE), ICO, or IDO
  
  

• No premined tokens for the team or foundation
  
  

• No backdoor allocations
  
  

• All token emissions are on-chain and linked to Node Deed (ND/MND/GND) licenses
  
  

• A fully visible, on-chain reward mechanism: Proof of AI (PoAI), Proof of Operation (PoO), and Proof of Availability (PoA)

In short, if someone wants tokens-regardless of their role-they must actively contribute to the protocol. That includes us.

Foundation Wallets – Transparent and Secure

The foundation holds a number of wallets that correspond to our tokenomic allocation categories. These are multisig wallets, meaning that transactions require approval from multiple signatories to proceed. This protects against unauthorized access, ensures internal checks and balances, and aligns with our broader commitment to transparency and decentralization.

• 💧 LP Wallet
  0xABdaAC00E36007fB71b2059fc0E784690a991923
  Used to provide liquidity on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in a controlled, transparent manner. This wallet helps ensure healthy token markets without speculative manipulation.
  
  

• 🧾 Expenses Wallet
  0x5d5F16f1848c87b49185A9136cdF042384e82BA8
  Covers operational expenses including infrastructure costs, legal services, accounting, and other routine overhead needed to maintain protocol integrity and compliance.
  
  

• 📢 Marketing Wallet
  0x9a7055e3FBA00F5D5231994B97f1c0216eE1C091
  Allocated for ecosystem growth, awareness campaigns, community events, educational initiatives, and partnership outreach.
  
  

• 💡 Grants Wallet
  0x745C01f91c59000E39585441a3F1900AeF72c5C1
  Dedicated to funding builders, developers, and researchers contributing to the Ratio1 ecosystem through open calls, hackathons, and strategic grants.
  
  

• 🌍 CSR Wallet (Corporate Social Responsibility)
  0x0A27F805Db42089d79B96A4133A93B2e5Ff1b28C
  Supports projects aligned with our social impact goals—sustainability, digital inclusion, responsible AI, and education-focused initiatives.
  
  

• 🧮 VAT Wallet
  0x825d1Cb6D0Ff89C93B2d301F1d2830af9C7b76aE
  Used solely for handling tax obligations related to the protocol’s jurisdictional compliance, specifically for managing Value-Added Tax (VAT) where applicable.

These wallets exist to support meaningful ecosystem contributions. Any movement from these wallets will follow transparent guidelines, and where applicable, proposals or reports will be published.

A Model of Shared Responsibility

Transparency is not about public relations. It’s about long-term credibility and shared accountability.

When we say “AI for Everyone,” we mean it-technically and economically. Our node-based distribution model ensures that every contributor operates on a level playing field. There are no shortcuts. Even the foundation must run a node to earn operational tokens. This includes the initial two-week window after the Genesis Node Deed (GND) event, when we will have to run our own infrastructure before we can contribute liquidity or distribute further.

The rules apply to all.

Final Thoughts

We see transparency as essential to building trust, but also to building resilience. It protects the protocol, aligns incentives, and ensures that everyone who contributes has visibility into how the system operates.

As Ratio1 evolves, you’ll continue to see this principle reflected in our development practices, treasury management, open-source commitment, and token distribution model. This is how we build a lasting ecosystem-not just a product.

If you’d like to inspect the wallets or learn more about our governance roadmap, we welcome the scrutiny.

Transparency is not an event. It’s our default.