> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.virtuals.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.virtuals.io/about-virtuals-1/the-protocol/virtual-agents-as-programmable-decentralized-entities/agentfi-incentives-and-usdvirtual-emissions.md). # AgentFi Incentives and $VIRTUAL Emissions Learn how Virtuals Protocol AgentFi incentives allocate $VIRTUAL emissions to top AI agent liquidity pools, rewarding liquidity providers and supporting agent ecosystem growth. ### Purpose of $VIRTUAL emission rewards for AI agents Virtuals Protocol allocates emission rewards to incentivize high-quality, productive AI agents and their supporting communities. * **AI agent competition:** Rewarding top agent liquidity pools encourages creators and communities to develop better agents. * **Agent quality and productivity:** Incentivizing leading agents supports efficient and valuable AI services.
$VIRTUAL protocol emissions to the top three AI agent liquidity pools by TVL

Protocol Emission to Top 3 Liquidity Pools by TVL

### $VIRTUAL emission mechanism for agent liquidity pools * **$VIRTUAL emission allocation:** * Emissions are allocated to agent token liquidity providers. * Allocation is weighted by liquidity pool size. * **Liquidity pool eligibility:** * Only the top three AI agent liquidity pools receive emissions. * Governance can decide whether to include more pools. * **Proposed emission schedule:** * The proposed first 12-month emission is 60,000,000 $VIRTUAL tokens. Review the [governance proposal](https://gov.virtuals.io/proposal/114159049320088981416633051769497309098912685542870398419330790013517149477918). * **Liquidity provider rewards:** * Rewards are distributed proportionally to liquidity providers in eligible pools. * This encourages liquidity provision for successful AI agents. ### Benefits of AI agent emission incentives * **Enhanced AI agent liquidity:** More liquidity in leading pools can improve market efficiency. * **AI agent improvement:** Incentives motivate creators to improve agents and remain competitive. * **Virtuals Protocol ecosystem growth:** Emissions support protocol growth and resilience. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://whitepaper.virtuals.io/about-virtuals-1/the-protocol/virtual-agents-as-programmable-decentralized-entities/agentfi-incentives-and-usdvirtual-emissions.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.