Excited to share a new paper from the cPen Network:
"From Labor to Attention: A Token-Economic Framework for the AI Era"
As AI automates more and more work, traditional jobs are becoming less reliable as a source of income and stability. At the same time, the explosion of AI and automation is making genuine human attention one of the scarcest and most valuable resources in the digital economy.
As AI and automation continue to weaken traditional job-based income, the paper argues that an attention-centered economy may gradually emerge as a complementary layer, giving ordinary people a new way to participate and earn in the digital world, alongside their existing work.
We believe this shift creates a major opportunity for fairer systems.
The paper introduces ATEM, the Attention-Token Economic Model, a practical framework for rewarding verified human attention with real economic value.
Here’s how ATEM works as a self-reinforcing loop:
• Attention Capture: Users contribute real attention through simple check-ins, browsing, evaluating content/products, or light tasks, all verified as human (not bots or AI agents).
• Attention Monetization: Advertisers and merchants pay for access to this genuine human attention.
• Token Distribution: Contributors receive tokens proportional to their verified attention.
• Token Absorption: A portion of the real revenue is used to buy back tokens from the market. This ties rewards directly to actual economic demand instead of speculation.
This creates a powerful cycle: Revenue funds buybacks → Buybacks support token value → Higher token value attracts more genuine participants → More participants generate more valuable attention → More revenue.
Importantly, the cPen Network project will use ATEM as a guiding framework to evolve our system: making it more fair, transparent, and resilient in the AI era by directly rewarding verified human attention and closing the contribution gap.
📄 Full paper (open access on GitHub):
https://t.co/K5cv5ssXj4
Direct PDF:
https://t.co/nvaBSo3Sht
#cPenNetwork community, this is core to our direction.
Thank you for your continued support.
cPen Team
A small team with a big dream
Hi #cPenNetwork community
A new Chasepot round is now live in the official cPen app.
Previous Round ID: 20260316
Result: No Grand Prize Winner
Winning Numbers: 2, 16, 26, 31, 32, 34
That means the grand prize rolls over again.
New Round ID: 20260323
🏆 Grand Prize: 5,850,280 CPEN
≈ $4,169 at round creation
Status: Now Live
Chasepot is a free draw for eligible users in the official cPen app.
🔐 Provably fair and verifiable
Winning numbers are generated using Chainlink VRF for verifiable on-chain randomness.
All entries are synced on-chain before the winning numbers are generated.
Verify the previous round:
https://t.co/kbsk61UHCe
📱 Available on
iOS and Android app only
✅ Eligibility
KYC verified
Liveness verified
Active mining required
⚠��� Requirements and availability may vary by region
Participants must generally be 18+, though a higher age requirement may apply in some regions depending on local laws.
Chasepot may not be available in certain regions due to legal, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
To reduce short-term fluctuations, we are considering including USDT in the prize pool in the future.
Good luck everyone 🍀
cPen Team
A small team with a big dream
Hi #cPenNetwork community,
As a small team, we're grateful for the opportunity to explore what blockchain can enable. Seeing an idea move from inspiration to reality, together with the community, is what motivates us to build something different.
We're currently planning a new community program called Chasepot.
What is Chasepot?
Chasepot is a free weekly program that rewards active, verified members of the cPen Network. To start, we're aiming for ~$1,000 in token value each week.
While the final rules are still being refined, here are some early highlights:
1️⃣ Free to participate, no purchase or payment required
2️⃣ Weekly prize pool starting ~$1,000 in token value
3️⃣ Pick your numbers (e.g., 6 numbers from 1–45)
4️⃣ Smart contract generates winning numbers, and all entries will be synced on-chain for transparency
5️⃣ Exact matches share the main pool (split if multiple winners)
6️⃣ Partial matches may earn free entries
7️⃣ No winner? Pool rolls over and grows (e.g., $1k → $2k → $3k+) until someone hits, then resets!
8️⃣ Requires KYC verification and an active streak
9️⃣ Some restrictions apply. Details subject to change
Funded by:
• cPen app advertising revenue
• Burnchase contributions
Pool size depends on actual platform activity and may adjust over time.
More details coming soon.
Thank you for your continued support
cPen Team
A small team with a big dream
Hi #cPenNetwork community
We've just released a new update to the cPen mobile app on both the App Store and Google Play.
This version introduces an upgraded KYC liveness verification to better protect the network. All users must complete this step to maintain their KYC status.
✅ Takes about 20 seconds
🔐 Stronger protection against fake accounts, bots, deepfakes, and device farms
Please update your app to version 1.3.2 or later and complete the KYC liveness check.
Thank you for your continued support,
cPen Team
Hi #cPenNetwork community 👋
Quick update: Chasepot is now officially in internal testing.
What started as an idea is now moving through real implementation: smart contract logic, entry validation, and on-chain syncing are being tested step by step.
But Chasepot is more than just a weekly program.
It represents something bigger.
🔹 Chasepot connects the entire cPen ecosystem:
• Funded by real app revenue
• Supported by Burnchase contributions
• Limited to verified, active members
• Transparent number generation logic
🔹 It demonstrates how blockchain can power:
• Transparent selection mechanisms
• Sustainable community incentives
• Engagement-based reward models
• On-chain verifiability without complexity
This is not about gambling. This is about designing fair, transparent digital participation systems on blockchain infrastructure.
More details will be shared once testing is complete.
As always, we build slowly, carefully, and transparently.
Thank you for building with us.
cPen Team
A small team with a big dream
Hey #cPenNetwork community,
We’ve just released the latest version of our mobile app (v1.2.33) on both Google Play and the Apple App Store! 🚀
🔹 You can now like/unlike cStory posts
🔹 Updated user public profile layout for a smoother browsing experience
We're committed to continuously building the cPen app with better features and an improved user experience.
Thanks for your ongoing support!
— cPen Team
#CPEN #AppUpdate #SocialMining #CryptoCommunity
Hey #cPenNetwork community,
We've released the latest version of our mobile app (v1.2.28) on both Google Play and the Apple App Store!
🔐 This update introduces Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) — a major step forward in securing your cPen account.
We strongly encourage all users to update to the latest version and enable 2FA for enhanced protection.
Thank you for your continued support!
— cPen Team
Hey #cPenNetwork community,
It’s been a while since our initial CEX listing, and we want to openly share the challenges, emotions, struggles, and lessons we’ve faced since the setback.
As a small team fueled by passion and big dreams, the listing outcome hit us hard. We watched the community’s enthusiasm, excitement and praise quickly turn into frustration, disappointment, anger, and doubt. It made us question our capabilities and whether our vision was even realistic. Much of it was new, unpredictable, and beyond our control. We were forced to confront just how optimistic we had been—and whether we were ready to face what lay ahead.
In the midst of this storm, we considered every possible direction. And yet, through it all, one thing kept coming back to us: our commitment to this project and the community behind it.
Thankfully, we also received tremendous encouragement and support during this period, which helped us begin to rebuild our confidence.
Today, we believe we’re finally turning the corner. We’re recovering, becoming stronger, and we've taken this time to re-evaluate and refine our goals. Here's our updated roadmap moving forward:
🔹 Enhanced Social Features
We’re rolling out social functionalities step-by-step, evolving the app into a full-fledged social media platform deeply integrated with blockchain and AI. This will be the foundation of our sustainability strategy—bridging blockchain with real-world use cases.
🔹 Mainnet Development
We’re postponing the open mainnet launch to focus more resources on enhancing the core app experience.
🔹 Local Services Transition
Current local services will be phased out and will be replaced with advanced features within our upcoming social media ecosystem.
🔹 Blockchain Loyalty for Merchants
Looking ahead, we aim to redefine traditional loyalty programs. Our long-term vision includes simple, token-based blockchain solutions that merchants can easily adopt.
🔹 CPEN Token Buyback
As promised, we’ve initiated a $CPEN token buyback to support ongoing development and will continue this effort. (Wallet: 0xd2F6f649D08D9f6a7882A0c74C2652880d1a3BDd)
We know there are still many challenges ahead. The path is uncertain. But we believe this experience will make us stronger, more prepared, and more determined than ever.
Thank you for standing by us.