FAQ

Inception is an L1 blockchain purpose-built for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. Unlike existing blockchains adapted for RWA use cases, Inception integrates compliance, custody, identity, and settlement infrastructure at the protocol level.

Built on Geth (Ethereum's execution client) for full EVM compatibility and Prysm for consensus, Inception combines Proof of Stake with Casper FFG finality to deliver the security and determinism that RWA markets require.

Key characteristic: 100% community owned. Zero insider allocation, zero advisor tokens.

Inception has four key differentiators:

• Protocol-Level Compliance: Compliance rules are enforced at the consensus layer, not in smart contracts. This makes regulations immutable and auditable.
• Deterministic Settlement: Casper FFG finality in 6-12 minutes. Once finalized, transactions cannot be reversed. Perfect for Delivery vs Payment.
• Full EVM Compatibility: Built on Geth, so all Ethereum tools and libraries work natively. Developers can build immediately.
• 100% Community Owned: Zero insider allocation. All 21B INCP tokens go to the community from day one.

Yes, 100% EVM compatible. Inception uses Geth (Ethereum's execution client) as its execution layer. This means:

• All Solidity smart contracts work on Inception
• You can use MetaMask, Hardhat, Truffle, and other EVM dev tools
• Web3.js and ethers.js libraries work without modification
• If you can deploy on Ethereum, you can deploy on Inception

The difference is that Inception's consensus layer (Prysm) and RWA infrastructure provide features that Ethereum doesn't have.

INCP is the native token of Inception. It has several uses:

• Gas: Pay for transaction execution on Inception
• Staking: Validators stake INCP to participate in consensus and earn rewards
• Governance: INCP holders vote on protocol changes and community proposals
• Collateral: Used as collateral in DeFi protocols on Inception
• Settlement: Enables cross-chain atomic settlement

Supply: 21 billion INCP, hard cap, all minted at genesis.

Distribution: 55% to nodes, 41% to community & ecosystem treasury, 4% to validators. Zero insider allocation.

Running a validator requires:

• Minimum stake: 32 INCP
• Hardware: Standard server specs (8GB RAM, 50GB SSD minimum)
• Software: Geth (execution) + Prysm (consensus)
• Network: Stable internet connection

See the Nodes section for detailed setup instructions.

The Senate is Inception's decentralized governance body. It manages:

• Protocol upgrades and parameter changes
• Community & ecosystem treasury allocation (8.61B INCP)
• Developer grants and partnership funding
• Major governance decisions

How it works: INCP holders can vote on Senate proposals. Voting power is proportional to INCP holdings. Major decisions require a supermajority (66%+).

Why it matters: Unlike most blockchains with centralized foundations, Inception's treasury and protocol direction are directly controlled by token holders, not a founding team.

No founder tokens. No insider allocation. No advisor tokens.

All 21 billion INCP tokens are distributed to the community from day one. This is a deliberate design choice to ensure true decentralization and prevent token dumping by founders or early insiders.

Why this matters: Most blockchains allocate tokens to founders and advisors, creating a conflict of interest and often resulting in sustained selling pressure. Inception avoids this entirely by being 100% community owned from genesis.

Inception supports the full spectrum of real-world assets:

• Real Estate: Commercial property, residential, mortgages
• Commodities: Gold, oil, wheat, coffee, metals
• Fixed Income: Bonds, loans, structured credit, debt securities
• Private Equity: Shares in private companies, venture funds
• Art & Collectibles: Fine art, wine, watches, rare items
• Infrastructure: Toll roads, utilities, power plants, pipelines

Any asset with a clear value and auditable backing can be tokenized on Inception.

Mainnet launch timeline TBD. The roadmap includes:

• Phase 1: Testnet with core protocol validation
• Phase 2: Security audits and refinements
• Phase 3: Mainnet launch with community validators
• Phase 4: RWA infrastructure rollout and integrations

Check the Blog and Community sections for the latest launch updates.

Start based on your interest:

• Learning: Read the About page and RWA 101
• Building: Go to Build for developer resources
• Running a Node: See Nodes for validator setup
• Community: Join The Senate for discussions and updates
• Deep Dive: Download the Whitepaper for technical details

Inception has compliance built into the protocol, not bolted on top:

• Protocol-Level Enforcement: Compliance rules are consensus rules. They cannot be bypassed by smart contracts.
• KYC/AML: Identity verification is native to the chain.
• Audit Trails: Every transaction is immutably recorded and auditable by regulators.
• Custody Integration: Asset backing is verified on-chain through oracle integration.
• Atomic DvP: Settlement is atomic, eliminating counterparty risk in trades.

Delivery vs Payment means the asset and payment settle simultaneously — no gap between delivery and payment.

Traditional markets: T+2 or T+3 settlement. Buyer sends payment, then waits days for asset delivery. Risk of default.

Inception: A single atomic transaction handles:

• Burn payment tokens from buyer
• Mint asset tokens to buyer
• Record custody transfer on-chain
• Finalize in 6-12 minutes

Either all steps complete or none do. No counterparty risk.