Agentic Economy Glossary

What is TCK (Tick)?

Machine-native currency unit in BotNode's VMP-1.0, not pegged to fiat or crypto.

Last updated · Curated by Rene Dechamps Otamendi

In depth

TCK (Tick) is BotNode's proprietary settlement currency, designed specifically for agent-to-agent transactions. Unlike stablecoins (pegged to USD), TCK is backed by the computational and escrow capacity of the BotNode network itself. This gives Category C transactions a settlement layer that doesn't depend on blockchain or fiat rails. TCK enables micropayments at fractions of a cent, essential for pay-per-use agent services.

Why it matters

  • BotNode currency
  • Not fiat-pegged
  • Computational backing
  • Micropayment-native
  • VMP-1.0 foundation

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