Akin to Polkadot’s canary network Kusama, Maze will first deploy on an experimental network, named Neko. Neko will launch on the mainnet with functions identical to Maze’s design, and the native token is NEKO. The objectives of Neko include testifying the feasibility of the product in the real world given controllable risks, and being a long-term trial platform for new functions in the future, which means that Neko always has a faster version evolution than Maze. Please note, as an experimental platform, the operation of Neko could be relatively centralized.
Neko Network is an experimental network of Maze Protocol to test SHR's abilities and risks in a real economic condition. NEKO is the core token which plays the same role as MAZE in its own network. All functions of Neko are identical to Maze's, while NEKO token is issued via a fair launch process named Initial SHR Offering, so there is no presale of NEKO.
