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Understanding the $TANSSI Token: Utility, Bridge, and Roadmap

  • Writer: Tanssi Foundation
    Tanssi Foundation
  • Jul 8
  • 3 min read

Updated: Sep 4


This post was updated on September 4, 2025 to reflect the latest $TANSSI token utilities, live staking with operators and sequencers, and the current roadmap.


Tokens are what make blockchain ecosystems work. They coordinate incentives, secure networks, and empower participants. $TANSSI does all of that — and more. It fuels the launch of sovereign appchains, secures them through staking, and creates alignment between builders, sequencers, operators, and the community.


$TANSSI: The Economic Engine of the Tanssi Ecosystem


$TANSSI exists in two synchronized forms, ensuring Ethereum’s liquidity stays seamlessly connected with Tanssi’s appchain infrastructure.


  • $TANSSI ERC-20 (Ethereum Network):

    This version exists on Ethereum. It’s used to stake with operators through Symbiotic vaults, securing Tanssi appchains with Ethereum-grade security. As an ERC-20, it also integrates seamlessly with Ethereum wallets and liquidity.

  • $TANSSI (Tanssi Network):

    This version exists on the Tanssi orchestration chain. It’s used to pay sequencing fees, deploy appchains, stake with sequencers, and participate in governance. In short, it powers Tanssi’s network-level operations.


The two forms are always interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio through Tanssi’s trustless bridge. Moving between them doesn’t change the supply — it just shifts where your tokens are active.

The table below breaks down each token’s use cases and features:


Utility Overview

Utility

$TANSSI (Tanssi Network)

$TANSSI ERC-20 (Ethereum Network)

Transaction Fees

Pay for network transactions & token transfers.

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Sequencing Fees

Pay fees for block production (sequencing).

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Appchain Deployment

Required to launch and deploy appchains.

-

Bridge Operations

Bridge $TANSSI to Ethereum



Bridge $TANSSI ERC-20 to Tanssi

Staking

Stake with sequencers to secure appchains and earn rewards

Stake with operators via Symbiotic vaults to secure the network and earn $TANSSI + Symbiotic Points

Governance Participation

Participate in protocol upgrades and decisions (upcoming)

-

Wallet Compatibility

Subwallet, Nova, Talisman or any Substrate-compatible wallet.

Metamask, Rabby or any Ethereum-compatible wallet.

How Tokens Fuel the Ecosystem

For Appchain Builders


  • Deploy appchains: Use $TANSSI (Tanssi Network) to launch and operate.

  • Pay sequencing fees: Cover block production and optional surge tips.

  • Ethereum-grade security: Appchains automatically inherit Ethereum-backed security via Symbiotic and Tanssi’s decentralized sequencer set.

  • Cross-chain ready: Bridge seamlessly to Ethereum, keeping access to liquidity.



For Token Holders


  • Stake with Operators (ERC-20, Ethereum): Stake ERC-20 $TANSSI via Symbiotic vaults. Earn $TANSSI incentives + Symbiotic Points.

  • Stake with Sequencers (Tanssi Network): Stake $TANSSI on the network to secure sequencing and earn rewards.

  • Governance (upcoming): Participate in upgrades, fee policies, and treasury allocations.

  • Community rewards: Early campaigns (e.g., Journey-to-Mainnet, Let’s Forkin’ Launch) distributed $TANSSI to broaden ownership.



For Operators & Sequencers


  • Sequencers: Bond $TANSSI to access sequencing slots. Larger bonds mean more participation, fees, and tips. Earn $TANSSI rewards for block production.

  • Operators: Run validation infrastructure, securing the network through Symbiotic. Delegators stake ERC-20 $TANSSI with them and both share rewards in $TANSSI.


The Economic Flywheel


Together, these utilities create a reinforcing cycle:


  • Stake $TANSSI → provide the capital that powers network security and incentives.

  • Secure Operators & Sequencers → $TANSSI staking + Ethereum-backed security via Symbiotic deliver decentralized protection for appchains.

  • Reliable Appchains → security and automation ensure consistent uptime and predictable performance.

  • Generate Fees → appchain activity returns value into the Tanssi economy.

  • Strengthen Governance → growing usage and value expand community participation in decision-making.

  • Attract More Builders → fastest path to sovereign L1s within an interconnected on-chain ecosystem.

  • Grow the Tanssi Ecosystem → more appchains, users, and value reinforce the flywheel.


Each turn compounds the network’s overall security, utility, and value, sustainably driving ecosystem growth.


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Roadmap: What’s Here and What’s Next?

What’s Live


What’s Next

  • Appchain launches (Popular industries on Tanssi: Payments, DeFi, GameFi & RWA)

  • Expanded portfolio of tools & integrations

  • Governance activation

  • Deeper cross-chain connectivity

  • On-chain community campaigns


Wrapping it Up: Next Steps


$TANSSI is more than a token — it’s the foundation of the Tanssi ecosystem. From securing appchains through staking to empowering builders and shaping governance, $TANSSI drives security, utility, and participation across the network.


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