Token Program Proposals (TPPs) are a new approach to token distributions focused on automated flows

Token Program Proposals (TPPs) include all proposals submitted through the ZKsync Token Governor. TPPs approve “Token Programs” that deploy “Token Mechanics”. The goals of TPPs and the ZKsync governance system in general are focused on upholding the ZK Credo and realizing the vision of the Elastic Chain.

Token Programs are a new way of thinking about adding new token utilities and providing access to the Token Assembly’s ZK token allocation. Instead of a single transfer (“bucket”) of tokens, the ZKsync governance system approves Token Programs that deploy smart contracts that can execute allocations of tokens based on meeting specified metrics (“Token Mechanics”).

Instead of requesting funds from a “treasury,” the Token Assembly utilizes Capped Minters, capped “on-demand minting” smart contracts, to allocate funds towards Token Programs. This way, instead of requesting “buckets”, the Token Assembly is building “pipes” that autonomously mint and allocate tokens to projects, users, and organizations that meet certain requirements and/or achieve specific KPIs. In this way, Token Program Proposals add more specific, functional token allocation infrastructure, rather than function as unilateral distributions.

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Want to learn more? Visit the governance docs or read the TPP FAQ

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Token Programs discussed today are looking to reward ZK Chains and ZKsync builders with ZK

Example in discussion today include:

• Elastic Chain Pioneer Growth Rewards: Deploy series of ZK token rewards (>100M ZK) aligned to growth milestones for recently launched ZK Chains. For example, first ZK Chain (excl. Era) to 1B TVL.
• ZK Chain Infrastructure Bill: Shared infrastructure (>100M ZK) for ZK Chains launched on mainnet before 31 July 2025. They may include services such as oracles, RPC providers, explorers, custody providers, and more.
• ZK Chain Flagship Application Catalyst: Deploy series of ZK token rewards (~100M ZK) for flagship applications, as selected by each ZK Chain, for chain-specific growth milestones.
• Security Audit Reimbursements: Reimburse audit costs of team that successfully passes and executes a protocol upgrade (ZIP) via ZKsync governance system.

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Have an idea for a Token Program? Schedule a 1:1 with the Gov Team by contacting Shelby (Governance Experience Lead) at [email protected]

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