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# Overview

The protocol, network, and ZBCN token behind Zebec's products.

Zebec Protocol is the on-chain layer that Zebec's payment products are built on. This section covers the protocol design and the economics of ZBCN, the network's native token.

* [White paper](/zebec-protocol/whitepaper.md) — protocol architecture and design goals. A revised edition is in progress.
* [Tokenomics](/zebec-protocol/tokenomics.md) — ZBCN supply, distribution, utility, and governance.

The canonical source for ZBCN supply, distribution, and vesting figures is [Zebec Network ZBCN tokenomics](https://zebec.io/blog/zebec-network-zbcn-tokenomics) on zebec.io.

For product guides and API references, see the Zebec Application Suite and Developer docs sections.