AsteCoin & Asteroid Dust
A New Economy for Space Exploration
AsteCoin represents a new paradigm in space exploration funding: a micro-cryptocurrency backed by an index of virtual asteroid resources, earned through gameplay, and convertible to support real space missions.
Executive Summary
AsteCoin (ASTE) introduces a revolutionary micro-cryptocurrency system that bridges virtual asteroid mining with real-world space exploration funding.
By pegging AsteCoin to Bitcoin's smallest denomination and backing it with an innovative "Asteroid Dust Index," we create a sustainable economy that rewards gameplay while supporting actual space research.
Every asteroid mined in-game contributes to a collective understanding of space resources, while every AsteCoin earned helps fund the next generation of space explorers.
Token Denomination
Tokenomics & Asteroid Dust Index
A sustainable economic model backed by virtual resource discovery
Total Supply
Fixed supply following Bitcoin's model
Divisibility
Micro-transactions enabled
Exchange Rate
Pegged to Bitcoin's smallest unit
Backing Mechanism
Virtual resource collateralization
Asteroid Dust Index
Mining
1 Asteroid Dust = Mined from in-game asteroids through gameplay
Minting
1000 Asteroid Dust = Can mint 1 AsteCoin (deflationary)
Index
Total Dust Mined ÷ Total ASTE Circulating = Backing Ratio
Deflationary Mechanism
Asteroid Dust is burned when used for ship upgrades, item purchases, and special abilities. This creates natural scarcity and ensures AsteCoin's value grows with ecosystem usage.
Utility & Use Cases
AsteCoin powers a complete ecosystem of gaming, creativity, and space exploration
In-Game Currency
Primary currency for Asteroid Quest gameplay, item purchases, and ship upgrades
Creator Tips
Tip content creators and developers throughout the ecosystem
Governance Voting
Participate in community decisions about game development and features
NFT Marketplace
Buy, sell, and trade unique spaceship parts and asteroid claims
Space Research
Direct donations to UAE Space Agency and real asteroid exploration
Partnership with UAE Mission
A percentage of AsteCoin transaction fees will be donated to the UAE Space Agency's asteroid exploration mission, creating a direct link between gameplay and real-world space advancement.
Ready to Mine the Future?
Join the AsteCoin ecosystem and be part of the first gaming economy that directly supports real space exploration.
This whitepaper is a living document. Updates will be published as the project evolves.
Last updated: October 2025 | Version 1.0