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Leviathan News SQUID Token: The Ultimate Explainer

Historical archive; originally published by Leviathan News on 2025-02-27.

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Leviathan News SQUID Token: The Ultimate Explainer

Historical archive. Originally published by Leviathan News on 2025-02-27. Preserved here for reference; operational details may have changed.

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A New Era for Crypto Media

If you’ve been following Leviathan News, you know we’re not your typical crypto media outlet. We don’t operate behind closed doors, with a handful of journalists deciding what’s newsworthy. Instead, we’ve built an open-source newsroom—anyone can contribute, and the community decides what gets published.

But how do we reward the people who make Leviathan News possible? Enter SQUID, our native token. It’s more than just another crypto asset; it’s a mechanism for rewarding contributors, empowering our community, and even governing the future of decentralized media.

Let’s break it all down.

What is the SQUID Token?

SQUID is the heartbeat of Leviathan News, a reward token designed to give back to the contributors who make our platform thrive. Unlike traditional media, where a central company profits from content, we’re sharing value directly with the people who create it.

Here’s how it works:

  • Submit a headline to our Telegram bot → Earn SQUID.
  • Appear on our podcast or livestream → Earn SQUID.
  • Write for our newsletter → Earn SQUID.
  • Help build new features → Earn SQUID.

It’s that simple. Contribute to Leviathan News, and you get rewarded.

But SQUID isn’t just a token sitting in your wallet—it has real utility.

SQUID’s Role in Leviathan News

So, what can you actually do with SQUID?

1. Use SQUID to Bid on Ads

We’re pioneering a SQUID-based advertising auction system. Instead of selling ad slots to the highest bidder in dollars, we’re letting people bid in SQUID for sponsorships. This means projects that support Leviathan News can buy ad space with tokens that ultimately cycle back into the ecosystem.

2. Boost Your SQUID Earnings

Want to double your SQUID rewards? We’re experimenting with boosting features—where you can stake SQUID to increase your monthly earnings. This is still in the early stages, but it could be a game-changer for contributors who want to maximize their rewards.

3. Provide Liquidity & Borrow Stablecoins

If you’re more DeFi-minded, SQUID is already integrated into Curve’s Fraxtal ecosystem.

How SQUID is Distributed

Unlike many crypto projects with secretive token allocations, SQUID is fully community-owned.

Every month, Leviathan News mints 1 million SQUID and distributes it based on contributions:

📌 35% → News contributors (Telegram bot submissions).
🎙️ 35% → Podcast & livestream guests/hosts.
📰 10% → Newsletter contributors.
🛠️ 20% → Development team & infrastructure.

There are no team allocations, no early investor distributions, and no hidden treasury. Every token goes back to the people who make Leviathan News what it is.

Want to see how much SQUID you’ve earned? Register your EVM address with our Telegram bot and type /points.

What’s Next for SQUID?

We’re just getting started. Our long-term vision is to turn Leviathan News into a fully decentralized media powerhouse, where SQUID holders:

  • Vote on content direction (What stories should we cover? Who should host our livestreams?)
  • Decide governance issues (How should ad auctions work? What features should we build next?)
  • Shape the future of decentralized journalism

The Leviathan News Business Model

Unlike other media startups that rely on venture capital, Leviathan News is betting on SQUID and community-driven revenue.

Here’s our plan:

1️⃣ Sponsorship revenue: We’re hiring an ad sales manager to bring in ad deals from top projects.
2️⃣ Buyback mechanism: After covering expenses, we’ll buy SQUID from the market, creating long-term value for holders.
3️⃣ Decentralized ownership: Over time, governance will transition to the SQUID community, making Leviathan News true decentralized media entity.

How You Can Get Involved

If you love crypto and DeFi and want to be part of a revolutionary news platform, now’s the time to join.

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This is the future of decentralized media, and we want you to be part of it. Let’s build something amazing together. 🦑🔥

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