What Is the FORT Token? Understanding the Economic Engine of Web3 Security

What is FORT Token?

FORT is an ERC-20 Token issued on the Ethereum and Polygon networks, designed specifically for the Forta network. It is not only used to pay service fees but also serves as a “credit guarantee” to establish trust and a penalty mechanism in the operation of the network.

In the Forta ecosystem, any node or bot that wants to participate in monitoring tasks must stake FORT to ensure honest performance.

The five core functions of FORT

1. Scanner Staking
Node operators must stake FORT in their pool to ensure operational quality and avoid malicious behavior.

2. Bot Staking
Developers stake FORT to tag their detection robots with a “quality label”, allowing the network to filter for high-quality robots.

3. Data Subscription Payment
If users want to access Forta’s alert data (General Plan or Premium Plan), they need to pay the monthly fee using FORT.

4. Governance Participation
Holders can vote on governance proposals through the Snapshot platform, influencing the direction of the Forta protocol evolution.

5. Gas fee payment
Transactions on the Forta exclusive chain require FORT as a gas fee.

Token distribution and community incentive mechanism

The total supply of FORT is 1 billion coins. Among them:

• Community Allocation: Managed by Forta Foundation, used for node incentives, developer airdrops, TRi program, etc.
• Early investors: receive 24.5% share, with a 4-year linear unlock, fully released in September 2025.
• Core contributors: OpenZeppelin team members hold 20%, also unlocked linearly over 4 years.
• OpenZeppelin entity: holding 10%, participating in long-term governance as an incubator.

These allocations are hosted through on-chain contracts, ensuring high transparency and traceability.

The governance structure and community roles of Forta

Forta adopts a “community proposal + governance committee” dual governance structure:

• Forta Proposal Process (FPP): Any community member can initiate a proposal, which will be submitted to the committee for review after voting by FORT.
• Forta Governance Council: Elected by the community, responsible for executing proposals, supervising fund usage, and promoting the development of security products.

This mechanism not only avoids governance fatigue but also ensures that the community has a voice in key matters.

Summary: How does FORT contribute to the secure development of Web3?

FORT is not just a Token; it is the economic hub of the Web3 security ecosystem. It interlinks incentives, security, and governance mechanisms into a cohesive system. As on-chain assets continue to grow, the reliance on Forta will deepen, and the value of FORT will further become prominent.