Yeliz Akmaca 
KGeN is the world’s largest Verified Distribution Layer protocol built on real human users, aiming to accelerate business growth in AI, DeFi, consumer apps, and digital economies. Its native token, $KGEN, is used for ecosystem rewards, transactions, and user reputation scoring.
At the core of KGeN is VeriFI, an on-chain identity and verified reputation framework. VeriFI allows users to own their digital reputation while enabling businesses and developers to scale ideas, apps, and products with trust, transparency, and speed.
Team & Founders
Founded in November 2022, KGeN is governed by the Elder Member Council, comprising experts with proven success in consumer and tech industries.
Key leaders include:
- Manish Agarwal: Former CEO of Nazara Technologies; led India’s only publicly listed gaming company.
- Ishank Gupta: Wharton graduate managing large P&Ls in Asia and Africa.
- Sreenivas Makam: Experienced at Google and Cisco; specializes in building large-scale systems.
Team members come from Google, Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Unilever, AB InBev, Star Network, BCG, Nazara, and academic institutions like Wharton, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIT Bombay.
Investors & Notable Partners
The project collaborates with top technology and consumer experience companies, supporting global Web3, AI, DeFi, and gaming integrations.
Project Concept
KGeN’s mission is to onboard millions of micro-communities in emerging markets into Web3, AI, gaming, and DeFi using the P.O.G. Engine (Proof of Genuine Engagement) and Verified Distribution Protocol to enable value sharing among users, apps, and games.
How It Works
KGeN operates through the P.O.G Engine, verifying user engagement. Profiles are evaluated across five dimensions:
- Proof of Human: Confirms user is a real person.
- Proof of Play: Measures platform and game engagement.
- Proof of Skill: Assesses user competencies and skills.
- Proof of Commerce: Recognizes ecosystem economic activity.
- Proof of Social Network: Evaluates social interaction and network influence.
Governance
$KGEN holders have governance rights to vote on protocol updates and reputation policies. They can also stake tokens to earn ecosystem revenue shares and gain priority access to high-value campaigns.
Roadmap
- 2022: KGeN protocol launch and P.O.G Engine development.
- 2023: Onboard initial micro-communities, launch VeriFI and KStore.
- 2024–2025: Integrate AI and gaming data ecosystems; activate staking and governance.
- Future: Expand global user and brand ecosystem, increase token liquidity and listings.
- The $KGEN token will be listed on the Binance exchange and trading will begin.
Token Use Cases
- Ecosystem Fuel: Rewards, reputation scoring, transactions, and services.
- Staking: Participate in governance, earn revenue share, receive rewards.
- Protocol-Supported Buyback: Boost demand and long-term value.
- Used in KGEN Engage, KGEN Retention, KStore, and KAI products.
Token Details
- Token: $KGEN
- Network: Ethereum-based (soon integrated with Aptos rKGeN model)
- Total Supply: 1 Billion $KGEN
- Circulating Supply: 198.67 Million $KGEN
- rKGeN Token: Non-transferable reward token on Aptos, convertible 1:1 to $KGEN post-TGE.
Governance & Reputation Protocol
KGeN centers on the Verified Reputation Protocol (POGE), converting on-chain reputation into ecosystem benefits. High-reputation users unlock rewards and earn $KGEN airdrops, influencing future governance. The KGeN Oracle System, a decentralized network of validators and stakeholders, supports this on-chain reputation framework.
$KGEN Token Distribution
- Community (Rewards & Ecosystem Growth): 40%
- Treasury: 22%
- Early Backers (Seed & M&A): 17%
- Team & Advisors (Allocated): 16%
- Team & Advisors (Future): 5%
Ecosystem Products
- KGEN Engage: Task and event platform (POGE points system)
- KGEN Retention Protocol: Leaderboards and engagement tools for apps/games
- KStore: Marketplace for digital goods
- KAI: AI data contribution from verified experts
Key Features
- Real user verification & reputation management
- Integrated ecosystem with gaming, AI, and consumer apps
- Sustainable economy supporting token demand via staking and governance
- Non-transferable rKGeN rewards for secure distribution
- Global access & inclusion of micro-communities in Web3
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