> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://adro.gitbook.io/doc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://adro.gitbook.io/doc/adro-protocol/tokenomics/technical-specification.md).

# Technical Specification

> **Introducing specific asset utilization plans for the ADRO ecosystem where user participation leads to actual purchasing power.**

ADRO PROTOCOL connects rewards from the digital space to consumption in the real economy through AC (Ad Coin), the base asset, and ACS (Ad Coin Shopping), the shopping engine. Each asset has unique utility within the ecosystem and performs complementary roles.

#### 💎 AC (Ad Coin) Utility : Store of Value & Base Asset

AC is the core base asset of the ADRO ecosystem, securing long-term value and trust.

1. **Securing Purchasing Power via ACS Swap :** Users can swap their AC for ACS, the shopping engine, to secure payment methods that can be used immediately at online and offline merchants.
2. **Staking and Grade Upgrade :** When AC is staked (frozen) for a certain period, the ACS reward multiplier for ad viewing increases, or users acquire high-tier permissions required for premium services such as AR-based consumption experience groups.
3. **Governance and Voting Rights :** Users can exercise voting rights on the operating direction of the ADRO Protocol, such as major policy decisions or prioritizing merchant onboarding.

#### 🛍️ ACS (Ad Coin Shopping) Utility : Practical Consumption & Reward Engine

ACS is the reward users earn through ad participation and a practical payment method that is fully consumed within the ecosystem.

1. **Reward Receipt and Daily Payment :** ACS is paid immediately when a user watches an ad or completes a mission in a location verified by an IoT sensor. The acquired ACS is used for immediate payment like cash at affiliated online and offline merchants such as convenience stores, cafes, and marts.
2. **Digital Content and Subscription Payment :** Used as the primary currency for various digital content consumption, including in-game item purchases, subscriptions for NASDAQ and virtual asset automated trading and analysis tools, and OTT service fees.
3. **Hot Deal and Special Offer Purchase :** Used for purchasing limited-quantity hot deals and super-special products provided on the ADRO platform. Some products can only be purchased with ACS, increasing the holding value for users.
4. **Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Transfer and Gifting :** ACS can be freely transferred to friends or other members. This allows for flexible asset movement, such as topping up insufficient payment amounts or gifting rewards to acquaintances.

#### 🔄 Key Features of Asset Flow (Key Flow)

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="177.0001220703125"></th><th width="277.8887939453125"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Category</td><td>AC (Ad Coin)</td><td>ACS (Ad Coin Shopping)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Nature</strong></td><td>Store of Value &#x26; Gas Fee</td><td>Practical Consumption &#x26; Shopping Engine</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Conversion</strong></td><td>Swappable to ACS (One-way)</td><td>Reverse conversion to AC impossible (Blocks cashing-out risk)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Acquisition</strong></td><td>Exchange purchase, Staking rewards</td><td>Ad viewing rewards (IoT/AR verification), AC Swap, P2P receipt</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Primary Purpose</strong></td><td>Ecosystem participation &#x26; Asset growth</td><td>Real-life payment &#x26; Service usage</td></tr></tbody></table>

> **Value is proven when it is used. Through the powerful consumption utility of ACS, ADRO PROTOCOL will ensure that rewards go beyond simple numbers to become substantial assets that enrich users' lives.**