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NuCypher is a decentralized platform providing a privacy layer for public blockchains and dApps. It offers essential services like data encryption, access control, and key management, enabling secure data sharing and storage on decentralized networks. Its core technology, 'threshold proxy re-encryption,' allows data re-encryption between public keys without exposing the plaintext, making it suitable for sensitive industries such as healthcare and banking.

The NU token is an ERC-20 utility token with multiple functions. It is primarily used for staking by users who run NuCypher worker nodes, allowing them to earn inflation rewards and policy fees for providing key management and access delegation services. NU also acts as an incentive for network participants and grants holders participation in the NuCypher Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) through voting on protocol upgrades and network parameters.

Staking NU involves acquiring tokens and depositing them into the official dApp. Participants earn a variable Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Key risks include smart contract vulnerabilities, as all DeFi protocols carry inherent risks. Stakers also face liquidation risk, where their NU might be converted into collateral if a worker node misbehaves or in specific economic scenarios. While there's generally no lockup for tokens in the Stability Pool, rewards typically require manual claiming, incurring gas fees.

NuCypher was co-founded by MacLane Wilkison and Michael Egorov in 2015. Initially, the project focused on securing data transactions with cloud providers. In 2017, the team strategically pivoted to apply their technology to smart contracts and decentralized applications. The project successfully raised funding through private seed rounds and Simple Agreement for Future Token (SAFT) pre-sales, culminating in its mainnet launch in October 2020.

The merger between NuCypher and the Keep Network led to the creation of the Threshold Network. This strategic move aimed to combine the distinct functionalities and active communities of both protocols. The collaboration sought to enhance the capabilities of the newly formed network, potentially allowing stakers to earn fees from processing transactions, including those related to tBTC, thereby expanding the utility and reach of the combined ecosystem.

The NU tokenomics model includes a defined maximum supply, structured to manage token inflation over time. A portion of this total supply is currently in active circulation, supporting network operations and participant incentives. The distribution mechanism for NU tokens aims to facilitate a gradual release and accessibility within the ecosystem, aligning with the project's long-term sustainability and decentralized governance objectives.