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# Proof of Meme (PoM)
## what is PoM?
**Proof of Meme (PoM)** is the core mechanism behind Meme 2.0 paradigm. It defines a structured, on-chain system that guides meme coin projects beyond speculation — toward long-term cultural relevance and economic contribution.
Unlike traditional consensus models or single reward systems, PoM is an *evolution framework* built around the full lifecycle of a meme coin.
From vault creation to community participation, contribution evaluation, reward distribution, and governance — PoM turns meme projects into active, value-generating members of the MemeCore mainnet.
## How PoM Works
1. **Meme Vault**
* When an MRC-20 token is issued on MemeCore, a dedicated **Meme Vault** is automatically created for the project.
* The vault is a smart contract based hub designed to track community activity and distribute rewards to PoM participants — including validators, stakers, and traders.
* It serves as the central infrastructure for measuring engagement and fairly allocating on-chain rewards.
2. **Viral Grants Reserve**
* MemeCore allocates **10% of block rewards** to a Viral Grants Reserve as growth-based funding.
* If a Meme Vault meets *Meme 2.0 evaluation criteria (TBA)* — such as community size, transaction volume, or TVL — it becomes eligible to receive a grant.
* This ensures funding is distributed based on measurable on-chain traction and community strength, not short-lived price pumps.
3. **Meme (MRC-20) Reserve**
* When a MRC-20 token is created, 5% of its total supply is automatically allocated to the Meme (MRC-20) Reserve to be used as rewards within the Meme 2.0 ecosystem, **accelerating meme virality**.
* Of that, **1% is allocated to the $M stakers reserve**, and the remaining **4% is allocated to the meme (MRC-20) stakers reserve**. These reserves are distributed as staking rewards to core participants who engage in PoM (Proof of Meme) staking.
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