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Alchemist is a community-driven decentralized ecosystem on Ethereum focusing on experimental DeFi, MEV protection, and yield aggregation. Distinctively, the project operates without a formal roadmap, company, or centralized development team. It was launched by @thegostep and is governed entirely by its community, known as 'alchemists.' Strategic decisions and experimental directions are determined through a governance structure called the Fractal, where 'Senior Alchemists' and MIST token holders vote on proposals.

MIST is the native token used for governance and accessing experimental ecosystem products. It serves as a reward for liquidity providers and participants in the 'Virtuals' network. While the token features an inflationary mechanism to fund the treasury and reward stakers, users can mitigate dilution by participating in the Aludel staking program. Due to its dynamic supply, users are encouraged to monitor the live supply via the official project dashboard or a standard block explorer.

Staking is conducted using a 'Crucible,' which functions as a smart wallet NFT. To participate, users deposit MIST or MIST/ETH liquidity provider tokens into their Crucible and subscribe to the Aludel rewards program. This unique setup allows for yield-bearing activities. Users should ensure they have added the correct contract addresses for both MIST and the Crucible to their wallets to properly view their assets and participation status.

The Aludel program employs a time-based multiplier designed to reward long-term commitment. This multiplier increases as users remain staked over time. However, the multiplier will reset if a user unsubscribes from the program or claims their rewards. This mechanism encourages participants to maintain their stake to maximize their yield potential within the Alchemist ecosystem.

Alchemist has integrated with the Virtuals Protocol, an AI Agent network. This integration allows MIST holders to earn rewards and exercise governance power within the Virtuals ecosystem through staking. The collaboration also includes 'Community Harvest' programs and specific token distributions. Users can verify their eligibility for these rewards using the official distribution checker available on the Alchemist dApp.

Alchemist relies on open-source code that is frequently audited to ensure security and transparency. Despite its experimental nature, its continued operation since 2021 demonstrates its resilience. To access exclusive 'lab' channels on official community platforms where new experiments are developed, users must hold MIST tokens and complete a wallet verification process. Successful verification grants the 'Certified Alchemist' status, allowing deeper participation in the project's evolution.