> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bitroot.gitbook.io/bitroot/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bitroot.gitbook.io/bitroot/token-economic-model-and-governance/token-issuance-and-distribution.md).

# Token issuance and distribution

Bitroot has not yet launched the mainnet, but has issued 21,000 mainnet certificates - BRT through IDO in February 2024.

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After the Bitroot mainnet is launched, it will be exchanged for Bitroot mainnet tokens. BRT tokens are used as mainnet gas.

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BRT contract address: 0xe796460AdC7B6120a210459E09b78103Fa3eEc47 (Arbitrum network)<br>

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