Casper Network (CSPR)

Tokenomics & Utility

Supply and issuance

CSPR is the chain’s native asset. Genesis supply was 10 billion CSPR. Casper targets ongoing issuance to reward stakers, with token creation scheduled per era rather than per block. Documentation describes a long‑run supply growth target of about 8% annually, distributed as staking rewards. (docs.casper.network)

Staking mechanics

Casper uses a validator auction to select the active set each era. Holders can participate by delegating CSPR to validators and earning a share of the rewards they produce. Rewards are calculated and paid each era, and unbonding requires waiting seven eras (roughly 14–16 hours on mainnet). During unbonding, tokens are locked and not earning new rewards. (docs.casper.network)

Casper’s docs note that, at present, slashing for equivocation is disabled on mainnet; misbehaving validators can be evicted from the set and thus stop earning. This policy can change through governance, so validators’ performance and reliability remain important when choosing where to delegate. (docs.casper.network)

What CSPR is used for

CSPR has three core functions:

• Pay for gas and on‑chain operations.
• Secure the network through staking and delegation.
• Provide voting power indirectly via validator governance, since validators vote on proposals on behalf of their delegators. (docs.casper.network)

Governance

Casper runs protocol changes through proposals and on‑chain voting by validators. Recent topics surfaced in community channels include enabling default fee‑elimination settings, activating or changing burn behavior for CSPR, and defining minimum validator commission rules to encourage sustainable operations. (docs.casper.network)