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KCS is the native token of the KuCoin exchange, introduced in 2017 as a profit-sharing token to give traders value from the platform. Initially an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, it was compatible with most Ethereum wallets. The total supply was capped at 200 million, with a buyback and burn mechanism planned until only 100 million remain. As KuCoin's decentralized trading solution develops, KCS will serve as the native asset for its decentralized financial services and as a governance token for the community. KuCoin has prioritized empowering KCS, aiming to turn it into a core product that expands benefits for holders, acting as a key to the broader ecosystem, including future decentralized products like DEX and KuChain.

KCS Bonus is a notable feature for generating passive income. Holders with more than 6 KCS receive daily dividends sourced from 50% of KuCoin's daily trading fee revenue. This incentive mechanism rewards both KCS holders and ecosystem contributors, with the reward amount depending on the number of KCS held and the exchange's trading volume.

Beyond dividends, KCS serves as a utility token for paying trading fees on KuCoin, offering discounts up to 80%. It also enables participation in token sales on KuCoin Spotlight and LockDrop/BurningDrop on Pool-X. Additionally, KCS holders can achieve VIP status without requiring large BTC trading volumes, unlocking reduced fees. KCS can also be used for payments in shopping, hotel bookings, gaming equipment, and other services.

The initial KCS supply was 200 million. KuCoin and the KCS team periodically buy back KCS from the market and burn them quarterly, with the amount determined by the exchange's trading volume over that period. This reduces the circulating supply over time, ultimately targeting a final supply of 100 million KCS.

KuCoin uses standard encryption protocols to protect user data and ensure secure data transfers within the system, keeping information private from other users. The platform employs a multi-cluster, multi-layer architecture that supports concurrent transactions, maintaining system stability during all operations.

KuCoin Exchange, headquartered in Singapore, launched on September 15, 2017. The company was co-founded in 2013 by a team including COO Eric Don, marketing director Jack Zhu, president of business operations John Lee, operations and maintenance director Kent Li, chief legal consultant Linda Lin, CEO Michael Gan, and CTO Top Lan.

As of February 2021, the circulating supply of KuCoin Token (KCS) was 80,118,638, with a maximum supply of 170,118,638 KCS.

KuCoin Token (KCS) is available for trading on several exchanges, including KuCoin, BitMax, and ProBit Exchange. For those interested in learning how to trade Bitcoin, comprehensive information is available.