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$WMTx Utility, Mechanics, and Value Flow A Factual Summary I see a lot of confusion (and some FUD) surrounding the World Mobile token, $WMTx. I believe it is important to summarize its utility and mechanisms. Here is how the $WMTx economy actually works 👇 1. $WMTx as Gas Fees & Rewards ⛽💰 Every transaction sent to the World Mobile Chain (WMC) incurs transaction fees in $WMTx. These are paid to EarthNodes and staking holders as rewards for securing the network, on top of a share of telecom revenue. ❓What counts as a "Transaction" on WMC? It’s not just sending tokens. It includes, for example: IPDR Settlement (Proof of internet consumption receipts); Heartbeats of AirNodes signaling they are live and working; DID Creation (Decentralized IDs) when new users sign up; profile updates; staking, unstaking; etc. ❓Who Pays the Fees & Rewards? a) World Mobile Subscribers The cost of transaction fees is bundled into the price of their monthly plan in local currency (Fiat). The Treasury takes a portion of that revenue to Market Buy $WMTx (or use reserves) to cover the transaction fees and validator rewards. The user never interacts with the blockchain complexity, but their usage generates constant buy pressure on $WMTx. b) MVNO Subscribers Projects like Zebec (ZebecNET) and Toshi (Toshi Mobile) use World Mobile’s infra to run their own Telcos. Their users also generate revenue that fuels $WMTx Buybacks. c) dApp Developers & Users Companies like PwC, IABG, 51nodes, or DITO build dApps on the WMC to leverage verified users. These dApps generate millions of transactions. Gas is paid in $WMTx by either the end-users or the developers, depending on the business model. In short : 1️⃣ Subscriber pays for Mobile Plan in Fiat 💵. 2️⃣ Network uses revenue for systematic Buybacks of $WMTx 📈 to pay gas and rewards to validators . 3️⃣ EarthNodes and Stakers are paid in that $WMTx to process data. Buybacks increase with user count, but also with revenue per user. Expansion into the USA, South Korea, or other wealthy nations means higher plan prices, leading to significantly larger buybacks compared to emerging markets. More Subscribers➕Higher ARPU (Average Revenue Per User)🟰More Revenue🟰More Buybacks 🤑 Note: While gas fees and rewards through Buybacks create volume and buying pressure, the net effect on token availability is neutral because these tokens are fully redistributed to node operators. 2. $WMTx as Payment 💵 $WMTx is also a medium of exchange (e.g., to pay for World Mobile services or via the World Mobile Mastercard with Zebec). It’s a nice-to-have, but it barely moves the needle for token demand. However, a huge update is dropping in January 2026, where $WMTx payments should significantly drive token value via the Network Builder Auctions. All auction proceeds in $WMTx (the only initial payment method) will be locked, creating strong buying pressure from participants. Later on, fiat payments will be enabled but will be automatically swapped for $WMTx on the open market and locked as well. We can expect a supply shock 📉, which should drive up the token price 📈 3. $WMTx as a Loyalty Bond 💎 Through Premier Rewards Tiers, World Mobile rewards holding. Subscribers can lock between 100 and 250,000 $WMTx to receive various advantages (discounts on mobile plans, discounts on AirNode hardware, Spotify access, etc.) This serves as another mechanism to remove tokens from the circulating supply. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This summary is based on my own understanding of the World Mobile ecosystem and may contain inaccuracies or omissions. If you spot anything, please let me know in the comments.