# AST Tokenomics

Asterisk is designed based on the following principles:

* ve(3,3) philosophy
* Maximizing diffusion
* Achieving the best flywheel effect.

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**"Flywheel effect"** refers to the phenomenon where something gains momentum and continues to rotate naturally without additional force, once it starts rolling, even though it initially requires some effort to get it started. This concept is often used in business and economics.

Asterisk aims to maximize the flywheel effect by applying force to promote growth at launch, then allowing the protocol to gain momentum and grow autonomously. Our goal is to create the flywheel effect to ensure autonomous growth.
{% endhint %}


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