$esTOG: Escrowed Governance & Utility Layer
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$esTOG is the non-transferable staking derivative of $TOG—earned when users stake their tokens through the Telgather Game Portal.
It acts as the platform’s governance and boost token, aligning user incentives with long-term value creation across the ecosystem.
Non-transferable and non-tradable
Earned only via staking $TOG
Stored in the escrow contract during conversion
Convertible back into liquid $TOG via custom vesting schedules
$esTOG empowers players to take part in the platform’s strategic direction while simultaneously boosting their in-game earnings and rewards.
Governance voting rights on game policy, emissions, and platform mechanics
POG earning multipliers across all Telgather games
Priority access to Game Pass pre-sales, NFT drops, and exclusive airdrops
Fee rebates and enhanced Diamond top-up rates (staking tier-based)
🧩 Holding $esTOG is both a signal of commitment and a path to privileged access.
Players may choose to convert $esTOG back to liquid $TOG at any time via vesting. The longer the vesting window, the greater the redemption rate.
30 days
80% of $esTOG value
20% transfered to protocol treasury
60 days
90% of $esTOG value
20% transfered to protocol treasury
90 days
100% full conversion
No penalty
All vesting is linear unlock over the selected period
Early cancellation burns the unvested portion; remainder is returned to treasury
⚠️ No instant exits. Long-term thinking is baked into the system.
$esTOG is not a speculative asset—it is a power-user alignment layer. It rewards users who contribute consistently, stay staked, vote with skin in the game, and actively shape Telgather’s direction.
No mercenary farming
No unlock-based dumps
No passive dilution
🧠 In Telgather, the most valuable voice belongs to the most committed players.