Executive Summary
1NCBlockchain is a statewide blockchain initiative designed to connect all 100 North Carolina counties through a unified digital infrastructure. By combining the speed and interoperability of Avalanche subnets with the composability of Ethereum and Polygon, 1NCBlockchain creates an accessible platform for community engagement, local commerce, digital asset ownership, and decentralized governance.
The ecosystem is anchored by Cardinal Coin (CC), a multi-chain utility token with a total supply of 100 million, and 100 County Tokens whose supplies are proportional to each county's population. Together, these instruments enable peer-to-peer payments, DAO voting, NFT trading, and community-driven funding allocations across the entire state.
Introduction
The Problem
North Carolina is the ninth-most-populous state in the U.S. with over 10.8 million residents distributed across 100 counties. Despite a thriving tech corridor in the Research Triangle and growing innovation hubs in Charlotte and Asheville, the state's digital infrastructure remains fragmented. Local governments, small businesses, and community organizations lack unified tooling for transparent decision-making, digital asset management, and cross-county economic collaboration.
The Opportunity
Blockchain technology offers a path to unify these disparate systems under a shared, trustless framework. By anchoring operations on battle-tested Layer 1 networks and extending capabilities through Avalanche subnets, 1NCBlockchain can deliver enterprise-grade performance with community-friendly accessibility. The project turns each county into a distinct on-chain identity while maintaining seamless interoperability at the state level.
Technology Architecture
Avalanche Subnets
1NCBlockchain deploys regional Avalanche subnets to serve major metropolitan areas, including the Triangle, Charlotte Metro, Triad, and Coastal regions. Each subnet operates its own validator set and can customize gas parameters, block times, and compliance rules while retaining cross-subnet messaging via Avalanche Warp Messaging (AWM).
EVM Compatibility
All subnets run the Ethereum Virtual Machine, ensuring that existing Solidity smart contracts, tooling (Hardhat, Foundry, Remix), and wallet software (MetaMask, Rabby) work without modification. This dramatically lowers the barrier to entry for developers already familiar with the Ethereum ecosystem.
Cross-Chain Bridges
Cardinal Coin is deployed natively on Avalanche C-Chain and bridged to Ethereum and Polygon via audited lock-and-mint bridges. This multi-chain presence ensures liquidity access across major DEXs and enables users to interact with the ecosystem from their preferred network.
Cardinal Coin
Overview
Cardinal Coin (CC) is the primary utility and governance token of the 1NCBlockchain ecosystem. Named after North Carolina's state bird, it serves as the base trading pair, gas fee token on 1NC subnets, and the governance weight for DAO proposals.
Tokenomics
- Total Supply: 100,000,000 CC (fixed, non-inflationary)
- Launch Price: $0.10 per CC
- Decimals: 18
- Chains: Avalanche (native), Ethereum, Polygon
Distribution
- Community & Airdrops: 40% — distributed to NC residents, early adopters, and community contributors
- Ecosystem Fund: 25% — grants, partnerships, and development bounties
- Team & Advisors: 15% — 2-year vesting with 6-month cliff
- Liquidity: 10% — DEX liquidity pools and market-making
- Treasury: 10% — DAO-controlled reserve for future initiatives
Use Cases
Cardinal Coin powers peer-to-peer payments, subnet gas fees, NFT marketplace transactions, DAO governance votes, community funding proposals, and airdrop campaigns targeting county-level engagement.
County Tokens
One Per County, Powered by Population
Each of North Carolina's 100 counties receives a dedicated ERC-20 token with a four-character symbol (e.g., WAKE, MECK, GUIL). Token supply is set proportionally to the county's population, rounded to the nearest 1,000. This ensures that larger counties have proportionally greater economic tooling while every county, regardless of size, has representation on-chain.
Utility
- Local governance voting on county-specific proposals
- Access to county-exclusive NFTs and digital collectibles
- Community rewards programs for civic participation
- Cross-county token swaps via Cardinal Coin trading pairs
- County-level airdrops and incentive campaigns
Examples
- WAKE: 1,129,000 token supply (Wake County, pop. 1,129,410)
- MECK: 1,115,000 token supply (Mecklenburg County, pop. 1,115,482)
- GUIL: 541,000 token supply (Guilford County, pop. 541,299)
- TYRR: 3,000 token supply (Tyrrell County, pop. 3,245)
NFT Marketplace
Categories
The 1NCBlockchain NFT Marketplace hosts ten curated categories designed to serve local creators, businesses, and civic organizations:
- Trending Collections — the most popular drops right now
- New Arrivals — freshly minted NFTs from across the state
- Local Artists & Creators — NC-based digital artists
- Civic & Community NFTs — public goods, civic milestones
- Business & Brand NFTs — loyalty, VIP access, discounts
- Events & Experiences — ticketing, backstage passes
- Collectibles & Memorabilia — limited-edition keepsakes
- Utility NFTs — perks, services, and special offers
- Educational NFTs — on-chain learning credentials
- Limited Editions — rare, numbered releases
Business Model
- Listing fee: Free for basic listings; featured placements available
- Sales commission: 2.5% on each primary and secondary sale
- Creator royalties: Configurable up to 10% on secondary sales
Governance
DAO Structure
1NCBlockchain governance operates as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) where Cardinal Coin holders can submit and vote on proposals. The DAO manages ecosystem fund allocations, protocol upgrades, partnership approvals, and community grant distributions.
Snapshot Voting
All governance votes are conducted off-chain via Snapshot, providing gasless participation. Voting power is proportional to CC holdings at a specified block height, preventing manipulation through last-minute token transfers.
Proposal Types
- Statewide proposals: Ecosystem-wide decisions requiring a 60% quorum
- County proposals: County-specific initiatives using County Token voting weight
- Funding proposals: Grant requests from the ecosystem fund, capped per quarter
- Emergency proposals: Security-related actions with expedited 48-hour voting windows
Community Funding
An annual allocation of Cardinal Coin from the treasury is earmarked for community service grants. Projects spanning education, infrastructure, arts, and public health can request funding through the proposal process, with the community voting to approve or reject each allocation.
City Hub Architecture
Hub-and-Spoke Model
1NCBlockchain follows a hub-and-spoke architecture where the main platform (1ncblockchain.com) serves as the central hub, and individual city hubs (e.g., raleighblockchain.com, charlotteblockchain.com) operate as localized portals. Each city hub inherits the shared infrastructure while presenting localized content, NFTs, governance proposals, and community events.
API Key System
City hub administrators authenticate through a tiered API key system that controls access to shared data and functionality. Keys are scoped to specific permissions, such as reading county token data, managing local NFT listings, or submitting governance proposals on behalf of the city.
Tiered Access
- Free tier: Read-only access to public blockchain data
- Standard tier: Read/write for NFT listings and payment integrations
- Enterprise tier: Full governance participation, custom subdomain configuration, and priority support
Roadmap
Q1 2026 — Foundation
- Platform launch with core UI and wallet integration
- Cardinal Coin deployment on Avalanche C-Chain
- First 10 county token deployments
- Whitepaper and documentation release
Q2 2026 — Growth
- NFT Marketplace launch with all 10 categories
- First city hub portals: Raleigh and Charlotte
- Ethereum and Polygon bridge activation
- Developer API beta and documentation
Q3 2026 — Expansion
- Social payment layer beta launch
- DAO governance activation on Snapshot
- First community funding round
- University partnership program kickoff
Q4 2026 — Scale
- All 100 county tokens live on-chain
- Full city hub network across NC metro areas
- Enterprise partnership program launch
- Cross-state expansion feasibility study
Team & Partnerships
Community-Driven Development
1NCBlockchain is built by a distributed team of blockchain developers, community organizers, and civic technologists based across North Carolina. The project embraces an open-source ethos, welcoming contributions from anyone passionate about building decentralized infrastructure for the state.
University Partnerships
Strategic partnerships with North Carolina universities provide access to research talent, blockchain curriculum development, and student internship pipelines. These collaborations ensure that the next generation of blockchain developers is trained on real-world infrastructure built for their communities.
Advisory Board
The advisory board spans fintech, public policy, blockchain architecture, and community development, providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, technical design, and grassroots adoption strategies.
Conclusion
1NCBlockchain represents a bold vision for North Carolina's digital future. By giving every county its own on-chain identity, enabling transparent governance through DAO mechanisms, and creating real economic utility through Cardinal Coin and the NFT marketplace, the project lays the groundwork for a truly community-powered blockchain ecosystem.
The road ahead requires sustained collaboration between developers, local governments, businesses, and community members. With the technical foundation in place and a clear roadmap for 2026, 1NCBlockchain is positioned to become a national model for how blockchain technology can strengthen communities from the ground up.
To learn more, explore the ecosystem, or submit your own project idea, visit 1ncblockchain.com.
Social Payment Layer
The social payment layer brings a Venmo-style experience to blockchain transactions. Users can send and receive Cardinal Coin and County Tokens using @usernames, QR codes, or wallet addresses, with near-instant settlement and minimal gas fees on 1NC subnets.
Features
Local Adoption Strategy
The platform targets farmers' markets, local restaurants, and small retailers as initial merchant partners. Onboarding includes free point-of-sale QR code kits and merchant dashboard access for tracking payments and managing Cardinal Coin balances.