The token that powers the protocol.
VLM is the ERC-20 token that meters every operation on the Volum ledger. Certificate issuance, custody events, credential verification, and contract execution are denominated in VLM. Acquire VLM to write to the network, run automations, and settle programmable trade flows.
ERC-20
Standard ERC-20 token on Ethereum-compatible infrastructure. Contract-verifiable, wallet-standard.
320,000,000
Fixed maximum supply. No mint function on the deployed contract. Cap set at genesis.
Fiat abstracted
Participants transact in local currency. VLM is metered under the hood by the protocol.
Where to acquire
Acquisition will open through official Volum channels, in accordance with applicable law in each jurisdiction. Venues and timing will be announced in advance.
On-chain identity.
The VLM smart contract is deployed on Ethereum mainnet. All supply, transfer, and metering logic is settled by this contract. Verify the code, holders, and transaction history on Etherscan before interacting.
Where VLM is consumed.
| Operation | Layer | Denomination |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Origin issuance | Credential | per certificate |
| Custody event write | Event ledger | per event |
| Credential verification | Credential | per verification |
| DPP payload publish | Credential | per payload |
| Smart contract execution | Automation | per call |
| Registry node participation | Identity | stake, epoch |
Acquire VLM to use the network.
VLM will be offered through official Volum channels, subject to jurisdictional eligibility. When acquisition opens, this panel goes live with purchase options and on-chain stats. Join the waitlist to be notified first.
A utility token, sold to be used.
VLM is a utility token. It exists to meter the operations of the Volum protocol, and it will be acquired by the participants who use those operations. Availability will open through official Volum channels, in accordance with the applicable laws of each jurisdiction. Listing is the delivery mechanism, not the point.