Dynamic Pricing

Overview

Prices in Origin Mincast are not set by humans or market makers. They’re calculated by a mathematical formula based on real-time supply and demand — all backed by real reserves.

The Two Prices

Origin Mincast always displays two prices:

The market premium reflects current demand. When demand is high, premium is large. When demand is low, current price approaches floor.

How Prices Move

Mincasting (Buying) → Price Goes Up

When you mincast tokens:

1. Your WEUSD enters the reserve pool
2. New tokens are minted for you
3. The reserve-to-supply ratio changes
4. Both current price and floor price tend to increase

Melting (Selling) → Price Goes Down

When you melt tokens:

1. Your tokens are burned
2. You receive WEUSD from the reserve
3. The reserve-to-supply ratio adjusts
4. Current price decreases, but floor stays protected

The Bonding Curve

Origin Mincast uses a bonding curve — a mathematical relationship where price increases as supply increases.

Key insight: The curve is designed so that:

• Buying moves you up the curve (higher price)
• Selling moves you down the curve (lower price)
• Floor acts as a bottom rail that never drops

Actual Transaction Price vs. Displayed Price

⚠️ Important: The price you see is the instantaneous price. Your actual transaction price may differ.

Why?

When you buy a significant amount, you’re not just buying at one price point — you’re buying along the curve:

Slippage Protection

To protect against unexpected price movements:

• Set a maximum slippage when trading
• Transaction reverts if price moves beyond your limit
• Recommended: 1-3% for normal trades

What Affects the Price?

* Note: When a Raise happens, the current price might temporarily dip because value is transferred from price premium to floor support. However, this is a feature — you’re getting more floor protection.

Raise Events and Price Resets

When buying activity reaches certain thresholds, a Raise event triggers:

Before Raise

After Raise

The trade-off: Slightly lower current price for significantly higher guaranteed floor. This is good for holders because:

• Your downside is now limited to $1.40 instead of $1.00
• The floor can never go back down
• Long-term value is locked in

True Market Price Discovery

Why Origin Mincast Pricing is Fair

Comparison: Origin Mincast vs. Traditional Markets

Summary

Origin Mincast pricing is designed to be fair, predictable, and protective — giving traders confidence that the market is honest and their downside is always limited.

Next Steps

• Floor Price Protection — Deep dive into floor mechanics
• Mincast & Melt — Start trading