What is Echelon Prime (PRIME)?

Echelon Prime is a blockchain-focused organization that supports a decentralized gaming ecosystem. It provides the PRIME token and Web3 tools for game developers, enabling resource allocation and community-led governance. The Echelon ecosystem powers Parallel TCG and beyond with the PRIME token. PRIME is used for token-gated products, services, and experiences known as PRIME Sinks, earned through gameplay. The total supply is 100 million, reduced from 111,111,111 after a 10% burn in July 2025. This article explores what Echelon Prime is, how it works, and the opportunities it offers.

What is Echelon Prime (PRIME)?

Echelon Prime is a blockchain-driven organization fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem. The PRIME token, used in games like Parallel TCG, is a utility token, and Web3 tools facilitate resource allocation and governance for developers. PRIME is required for PRIME Sinks, token-gated products and experiences, distributed via Gameplay and Sink Distributions. The circulating supply can be viewed at echelon.io/prime.

Purpose of Echelon Prime (PRIME)

Echelon Prime empowers a decentralized gaming ecosystem by providing developers with Web3 tools and enabling community-led governance. PRIME is used for token-gated products and experiences (PRIME Sinks). PRIME Sinks redistribute spent PRIME to the Gameplay Pool, Sink Creator (e.g., Parallel), Echelon Foundation Reserve, Prime Drives, and ParaSets. Over 36 months (starting July 2023), ParaSets’ share decreases, while the Gameplay Pool’s share increases; a 10% burn mechanism was introduced in July 2025.

How Does Echelon Prime (PRIME) Work?

PRIME is earned in Parallel TCG by winning ranked games, with earnings determined by:

• Ladder Rank: Skill-based matchmaking rating.

• Keyframing Multiplier: Certain Keys impact PRIME earnings.

• Avatar Ownership: Holding a Parallel Avatar in a linked wallet boosts earnings.

• Number of NFTs in Deck: More NFT cards yield more PRIME.

• Win Streak: Higher streaks result in more PRIME.

Daily PRIME emissions are capped at 5 wins; The Core grants one additional PRIME win per day.

Governance:

• Governance Proposals: Ecosystem changes are proposed with 2 PRIME. Criteria include Sentiment Check, Technical Feasibility, Echelon Benefit, Neutrality, and Non-Discrimination. Snapshot voting requires an 11% quorum.

• Emissaries Prime: Community-elected representatives improve the ecosystem with the team. Elections are internal (Emissary vote) and general (Community vote).

• Bulletins: Emissaries Prime publish Bulletins, evolving with community feedback; Discord calls are scheduled.

Grants:

• Community Grants, Capacity Building Grants, and Partnership Grants.

• Application Process: Project Information, Outcomes, Outputs, and Metrics.

Parallel TCG Assets:

• Masterpiece: 258 unique 1/1 artworks; 1/5 of 5% royalty from derivative card sales, base set mint rights (expired), PRIME flow for Echo creation.

• Prime Key: 1,500 units; grants 6 additional Key slots.

• Catalyst Drive: 150 units; combines with Prime Key to create Prime Drive.

• Prime Drive: 150 max; PRIME Sink Distribution share, 6 additional Key slots.

• ParaSet: 32 categories; PRIME Sink Distribution share.

• The Core: 500 units; 1/5 of 5% royalty (Core, Catalyst Drive, Cardback, Art Card, Key sales), one extra daily PRIME win.

• Keys: Galaxy, Overclock, Multifold, Surge, Prismatic, Gravity, Skeleton, Solar, Champion’s; offer various PRIME and Renown (XP) bonuses.

LP Rewards: Rewards program for PRIME liquidity; based on width, PRIME/ETH ratio, and TVL. 50% PRIME/ETH ratio and max width recommended. Dashboard: primelpdashboard.xyz.

Unlocks:

• Parallel Studios Reserve: 19.7% (June 2025 to December 2027, 438,016 PRIME monthly).

• Parallel Studios Founders: 5.4% (August 2025 to July 2035, 50,154 PRIME monthly).

• Parallel Studios Investors: 16.2% (July 2023 to July 2025, 751,853 PRIME monthly; completed).

Echelon Prime (PRIME) Use Cases

PRIME is used in the Echelon ecosystem for PRIME Sinks, earned and spent in Parallel TCG. It powers token-gated in-game products, services, and experiences. Earnings vary by ladder rank, Keyframing multiplier, avatar ownership, NFT count, and win streak. Sink Distributions redistribute spent PRIME.

Usage Steps:

1. Play Parallel TCG to earn PRIME.

2. Spend PRIME in PRIME Sinks (e.g., Artigraph, Payload).

3. Submit or vote on governance proposals.

4. Apply for grants.

Advantages of Echelon Prime (PRIME)

• In-Game Earnings: PRIME earned via ranked games and Keys.

• Token-Gated Experiences: PRIME Sinks offer exclusive products.

• Governance: Community voting and Emissaries Prime.

• Grants: Funds for ecosystem development.

Echelon Prime (PRIME) Tokenomics

Total Supply: 100 million (post-July 2025 burn).

Allocation:

• 31.7% Gameplay Pool

• 19.7% Parallel Studios Reserve

• 16.2% Investors

• 14.1% Caching

• 11.2% Foundation Reserve

• 7.1% Prime Events

Unlocks: Reserve 438,016 monthly, Founders 50,154 monthly, Investors completed.

Echelon Prime (PRIME) Investors

Paradigm, Focus Labs, Yunt Capital, Chad Hurley, OSS Capital, Solana Ventures, Amber Group, Distributed Global, Big Brain Holdings, VanEck, Builder Capital, Collab+Currency, The Spartan Group, GoldenTree Asset Management (GoldenChain), Synergis.

Echelon Prime (PRIME) Team

The Echelon Prime team consists of Parallel Studios and Echelon Foundation.

Official Links

• Website
• X (Twitter)
• Whitepaper

 

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