Potential Value Accrual Mechanisms

The value of the $ROAST token is primarily driven by several factors:

• Utility Demand: As outlined previously, the core utility of staking $ROAST for exclusive code roasts and gaining priority access to the VCC creates fundamental demand for the token . The stronger the demand for Burnie's services and events, the higher the potential demand for $ROAST.

• Ecosystem Growth: The overall success and popularity of Burnie as an AI personality and community hub can indirectly enhance the perceived value and desirability of $ROAST. Increased visibility, a larger user base, and successful VCC events contribute to this growth narrative.

• Potential Buyback & Burn: A potential future mechanism exists where a portion of Burnie's net operational revenue (after covering costs and prize commitments) could be programmatically used to purchase $ROAST tokens from the open market and permanently remove them from circulation (burn). This deflationary mechanism, common for AI agents on Virtuals and in broader crypto tokenomics, reduces the total supply over time, potentially increasing scarcity and value for remaining token holders. The implementation and effectiveness of such a system depend heavily on Burnie generating sufficient sustainable net revenue.