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Noon$NOON: A Governance token with real returns
At Noon, we believe governance shouldn’t just be a responsibility—it should be rewarded. Protocols are complex systems that need constant tuning, and those who participate in shaping them deserve to see value in return. That’s why we’ve designed $NOON and $sNOON not just as tokens of participation, but as vessels of long-term value creation. While most governance tokens offer a say in decision-making—and, implicitly, the chance to benefit from token appreciation—we wanted to go further. At No...
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Mark your calendars: End of June / Early July 2025. That’s when $NOON — the governance token of the Noon Protocol — officially comes to life.
From day one, $NOON was built to do more — to reward conviction, share protocol value, and give users real governance power. This post breaks down what to expect at $NOON’s TGE and beyond: staking, governance, long-tail distribution, and the points-based multipliers that make early belief matter. But first, a quick TL;DR if you don’t want to read for too long.
TGE TL;DR
User-first distribution: Up to 80% of tokens go to users — 0% to VCs or private investors. Your activity = your share.
Staking unlocks everything: Stake your earned $NOON (instead of just claiming) to activate:
Daily vesting exponentially over 12 months, with 10% claimable upfront
Daily sNOON rewards (non-transferable governance tokens)
Instant 4x staking boost for early stakers
Governance power from Day 1: Vote on real proposals; influence grows the longer you stake (ve-style tokenomic model).
Real rewards: Protocol revenue flows back to stakers via buybacks, starting when $NOON becomes transferable (expected late 2025, if voted for).
Unstaking is flexible for users: Users can exit anytime from their holdings and activities at TGE — with just a 7- day cooldown.
No transfers at TGE? The community is leaning towards a temporary transfer lock to align incentives and prevent dump-and-run behaviour.
End of the Public Beta (Season 1), the start of Season 2 (a separate post on this is coming). Daily token estimates ($NOON).
This is just the beginning — deeper dives and community proposals are on the horizon. Let’s dive in.
We built $NOON on a few non-negotiables — principles that reflect how we believe modern, user-first protocols should work:
Maximum value to users. Not just raw yields rewards, but through everything — governance token distributions, governance rights, treasury usage, revenue-generating activity, and protocol control. If you build it, use it, or help it grow — you should share in its success. We focus on ensuring as much value from each flow back to our users as possible. For example, we plan on distributing up to 80% of $NOON to our users, instead of the usual 10-30% we see with comparable protocols.
Governance should be real. We aren’t here to rubber-stamp team decisions. At Noon, we want token holders to actively shape protocol direction from Day 1. In fact, we have already posted two sample discussions in our governance forum. Of course, we won’t be able to collect $NOON holder’s votes until after TGE - but this should give users a clear example of how we plan on decentralising our governance. Take a read through our forum posts on token transferability at TGE (see here) and on deploying into new asset classes (see here). This is governance with teeth.
Prioritise long-term alignment. We’ve designed $NOON’s tokenomics to favor long term users. Staking boosts, ve-stye tokenomics, and a carefully constructed reward system all help ensure that committed users — not short-term speculators — have the loudest voice and the largest share of value.
Let’s be clear: $NOON is for our users. Not for VCs. Not for influencers. Not for early liquidity mercenaries.
That’s why 0% of $NOON is going to outside investors. Not now, not ever.
Instead at TGE, $NOON will be distributed only to those who held and used USN and sUSN, participated in supported protocols, and helped grow Noon from the ground up. Your allocation at TGE will reflect how deeply you’ve engaged with our ecosystem — and your ongoing rewards will depend on what you do next.
We’re also exploring a bold step: temporarily making $NOON non-transferable at TGE. Why? To give real users time to explore staking, governance, and ve-style token mechanics without market noise or distortion. More on that discussion here in the governance forum here. This idea, if adopted, ensures $NOON remains in the hands of those who understand and align with our long-term vision.
To check your Noon rewards, explore our points system, which tracks your protocol activity and determines your $NOON allocation. You can estimate your points-based value using our live Points Estimator Tool.
There are plenty of governance tokens out there that do... very little. $NOON isn’t one of them.
By staking your tokens — instead of just claiming and walking away — you unlock three distinct streams of value:
Real Governance from day one, staked $NOON gives you influence. We’ve already posted two serious examples of governance topics:
This is just the beginning. Staking $NOON means your voice matters — and with our ve-style token model, the longer you stay committed, the greater your influence becomes. sNOON ensures that influence increases with time in the system, not capital alone.
At TGE, by staking your earned $NOON, you don’t just earn daily sNOON yield — you multiply your effective holdings. Users will be able to stake all "Earned" $NOON—tokens claimable via the Noon dApp based on USN/sUSN activity—for powerful compounding rewards. By staking instead of claiming, users don’t just earn daily $sNOON yield—they multiply their effective holdings and unlock governance power. Claimed tokens land in your wallet immediately but forfeit all future multipliers—that’s a one-way door. Staking, on the other hand, opens the door to long-term upside and governance participation.
Key staking mechanics:
Stake $NOON earned via your holdings and activities in the Public Beta to earn daily $sNOON rewards, which vest exponentially over 12 months, with 10% claimable upfront.
Receive a 4x token boost to your voting power instantly, similar to the boost usually reserved for 4-year lockers.
sNOON tokens are non-transferable and grant governance rights and a share in the monthly Noon BuyBack rewards.
$sNOON can be unstaked anytime, with a 7-day cooldown (temporary for early Noon participants—more details soon).
Claiming tokens instead of staking permanently forfeits all multipliers and future staking rewards.
When $NOON becomes transferable (expected by end of 2025), real protocol revenue starts flowing back to holders.
Every month, 10% of Noon’s gross returns will be funneled into the Noon Insurance Fund. After a three-month “seasoning” period, those funds are deployed into a Buy-Back Wallet, which will repurchase $NOON on the open market.
These repurchased tokens are redistributed to sNOON holders based on their voting power, viewable and claimable directly through our Governance Dashboard. You can even restake them — compounding your influence and rewards further.
We’ve built our token distribution to reflect our values — not just our ambitions.
65% of all $NOON is going directly to users over an 8+ year emission schedule
15% is held by the Noon Trust, to support partnerships, ecosystem growth, and (whenever possible) user rewards. We will try to maximise allocation to users, allowing for up to 80% of $NOON to be allocated to users.
20% is reserved for the Noon Team, with a 7-year vesting schedule (1-year cliff, 6-year linear) — one of the longest in the space
What’s not included? VCs. Preferential LP deals. Private sales. None of it. Because community control matters more than early capital.
At Noon, activity = ownership.
That’s why we’ve built a points system that measures user participation — tracking your holdings, usage, and contributions across the protocol.
Your points determine your allocation — but they do more than that. By staking your earned $NOON at TGE, you unlock a full suite of benefits:
Daily vesting exponentially over 12 months, with 10% claimable upfront
Immediate ve-style NOON voting power
Daily rewards in sNOON
A front-row seat to protocol decision-making (voting power)
Your points are more than numbers — they are proof of participation, and the key to becoming an owner in Noon’s future.
It’s almost time. At TGE, what can you do?
Stake your $NOONIf you’ve earned an allocation, consider staking — not just claiming (especially if $NOON is temporarily non-transferable at TGE). It’s how you unlock governance power, multipliers, and yield. And remember: you can temporarily unstake any time (with a short cooldown), but unstaking loses you all your voting power.
Get involved in governanceOur full Governance Portal launches alongside the TGE. Real proposals, real votes, real power — and long term users will have the most impact. You’ve earned this voice — use it.
Stay aligned long-termWith buy-backs, compounding rewards, and ongoing protocol returns — $NOON is designed to reward those long term users. This isn’t a short-term play — it’s a long-term partnership.
Watch what’s comingTGE is just the beginning. Governance tools, protocol upgrades, new strategy proposals, $NOON emissions channeling and broader integrations are on the way. The more involved you are now, the more impact you’ll have later.
$NOON is more than just a token — it’s a commitment. A reflection of the idea that participation creates value, and that value should flow back to those who make it happen. $NOON marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we hope it reflects how closely we've stayed true to our original vision.
We’re here for the long haul — and if you are too, $NOON is something worth holding onto.
Let’s build a future of shared value. Let’s build Noon — together.
Follow us on X.Join our Telegram Community.Join our Discord Community.
Mark your calendars: End of June / Early July 2025. That’s when $NOON — the governance token of the Noon Protocol — officially comes to life.
From day one, $NOON was built to do more — to reward conviction, share protocol value, and give users real governance power. This post breaks down what to expect at $NOON’s TGE and beyond: staking, governance, long-tail distribution, and the points-based multipliers that make early belief matter. But first, a quick TL;DR if you don’t want to read for too long.
TGE TL;DR
User-first distribution: Up to 80% of tokens go to users — 0% to VCs or private investors. Your activity = your share.
Staking unlocks everything: Stake your earned $NOON (instead of just claiming) to activate:
Daily vesting exponentially over 12 months, with 10% claimable upfront
Daily sNOON rewards (non-transferable governance tokens)
Instant 4x staking boost for early stakers
Governance power from Day 1: Vote on real proposals; influence grows the longer you stake (ve-style tokenomic model).
Real rewards: Protocol revenue flows back to stakers via buybacks, starting when $NOON becomes transferable (expected late 2025, if voted for).
Unstaking is flexible for users: Users can exit anytime from their holdings and activities at TGE — with just a 7- day cooldown.
No transfers at TGE? The community is leaning towards a temporary transfer lock to align incentives and prevent dump-and-run behaviour.
End of the Public Beta (Season 1), the start of Season 2 (a separate post on this is coming). Daily token estimates ($NOON).
This is just the beginning — deeper dives and community proposals are on the horizon. Let’s dive in.
We built $NOON on a few non-negotiables — principles that reflect how we believe modern, user-first protocols should work:
Maximum value to users. Not just raw yields rewards, but through everything — governance token distributions, governance rights, treasury usage, revenue-generating activity, and protocol control. If you build it, use it, or help it grow — you should share in its success. We focus on ensuring as much value from each flow back to our users as possible. For example, we plan on distributing up to 80% of $NOON to our users, instead of the usual 10-30% we see with comparable protocols.
Governance should be real. We aren’t here to rubber-stamp team decisions. At Noon, we want token holders to actively shape protocol direction from Day 1. In fact, we have already posted two sample discussions in our governance forum. Of course, we won’t be able to collect $NOON holder’s votes until after TGE - but this should give users a clear example of how we plan on decentralising our governance. Take a read through our forum posts on token transferability at TGE (see here) and on deploying into new asset classes (see here). This is governance with teeth.
Prioritise long-term alignment. We’ve designed $NOON’s tokenomics to favor long term users. Staking boosts, ve-stye tokenomics, and a carefully constructed reward system all help ensure that committed users — not short-term speculators — have the loudest voice and the largest share of value.
Let’s be clear: $NOON is for our users. Not for VCs. Not for influencers. Not for early liquidity mercenaries.
That’s why 0% of $NOON is going to outside investors. Not now, not ever.
Instead at TGE, $NOON will be distributed only to those who held and used USN and sUSN, participated in supported protocols, and helped grow Noon from the ground up. Your allocation at TGE will reflect how deeply you’ve engaged with our ecosystem — and your ongoing rewards will depend on what you do next.
We’re also exploring a bold step: temporarily making $NOON non-transferable at TGE. Why? To give real users time to explore staking, governance, and ve-style token mechanics without market noise or distortion. More on that discussion here in the governance forum here. This idea, if adopted, ensures $NOON remains in the hands of those who understand and align with our long-term vision.
To check your Noon rewards, explore our points system, which tracks your protocol activity and determines your $NOON allocation. You can estimate your points-based value using our live Points Estimator Tool.
There are plenty of governance tokens out there that do... very little. $NOON isn’t one of them.
By staking your tokens — instead of just claiming and walking away — you unlock three distinct streams of value:
Real Governance from day one, staked $NOON gives you influence. We’ve already posted two serious examples of governance topics:
This is just the beginning. Staking $NOON means your voice matters — and with our ve-style token model, the longer you stay committed, the greater your influence becomes. sNOON ensures that influence increases with time in the system, not capital alone.
At TGE, by staking your earned $NOON, you don’t just earn daily sNOON yield — you multiply your effective holdings. Users will be able to stake all "Earned" $NOON—tokens claimable via the Noon dApp based on USN/sUSN activity—for powerful compounding rewards. By staking instead of claiming, users don’t just earn daily $sNOON yield—they multiply their effective holdings and unlock governance power. Claimed tokens land in your wallet immediately but forfeit all future multipliers—that’s a one-way door. Staking, on the other hand, opens the door to long-term upside and governance participation.
Key staking mechanics:
Stake $NOON earned via your holdings and activities in the Public Beta to earn daily $sNOON rewards, which vest exponentially over 12 months, with 10% claimable upfront.
Receive a 4x token boost to your voting power instantly, similar to the boost usually reserved for 4-year lockers.
sNOON tokens are non-transferable and grant governance rights and a share in the monthly Noon BuyBack rewards.
$sNOON can be unstaked anytime, with a 7-day cooldown (temporary for early Noon participants—more details soon).
Claiming tokens instead of staking permanently forfeits all multipliers and future staking rewards.
When $NOON becomes transferable (expected by end of 2025), real protocol revenue starts flowing back to holders.
Every month, 10% of Noon’s gross returns will be funneled into the Noon Insurance Fund. After a three-month “seasoning” period, those funds are deployed into a Buy-Back Wallet, which will repurchase $NOON on the open market.
These repurchased tokens are redistributed to sNOON holders based on their voting power, viewable and claimable directly through our Governance Dashboard. You can even restake them — compounding your influence and rewards further.
We’ve built our token distribution to reflect our values — not just our ambitions.
65% of all $NOON is going directly to users over an 8+ year emission schedule
15% is held by the Noon Trust, to support partnerships, ecosystem growth, and (whenever possible) user rewards. We will try to maximise allocation to users, allowing for up to 80% of $NOON to be allocated to users.
20% is reserved for the Noon Team, with a 7-year vesting schedule (1-year cliff, 6-year linear) — one of the longest in the space
What’s not included? VCs. Preferential LP deals. Private sales. None of it. Because community control matters more than early capital.
At Noon, activity = ownership.
That’s why we’ve built a points system that measures user participation — tracking your holdings, usage, and contributions across the protocol.
Your points determine your allocation — but they do more than that. By staking your earned $NOON at TGE, you unlock a full suite of benefits:
Daily vesting exponentially over 12 months, with 10% claimable upfront
Immediate ve-style NOON voting power
Daily rewards in sNOON
A front-row seat to protocol decision-making (voting power)
Your points are more than numbers — they are proof of participation, and the key to becoming an owner in Noon’s future.
It’s almost time. At TGE, what can you do?
Stake your $NOONIf you’ve earned an allocation, consider staking — not just claiming (especially if $NOON is temporarily non-transferable at TGE). It’s how you unlock governance power, multipliers, and yield. And remember: you can temporarily unstake any time (with a short cooldown), but unstaking loses you all your voting power.
Get involved in governanceOur full Governance Portal launches alongside the TGE. Real proposals, real votes, real power — and long term users will have the most impact. You’ve earned this voice — use it.
Stay aligned long-termWith buy-backs, compounding rewards, and ongoing protocol returns — $NOON is designed to reward those long term users. This isn’t a short-term play — it’s a long-term partnership.
Watch what’s comingTGE is just the beginning. Governance tools, protocol upgrades, new strategy proposals, $NOON emissions channeling and broader integrations are on the way. The more involved you are now, the more impact you’ll have later.
$NOON is more than just a token — it’s a commitment. A reflection of the idea that participation creates value, and that value should flow back to those who make it happen. $NOON marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we hope it reflects how closely we've stayed true to our original vision.
We’re here for the long haul — and if you are too, $NOON is something worth holding onto.
Let’s build a future of shared value. Let’s build Noon — together.
Follow us on X.Join our Telegram Community.Join our Discord Community.
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