CT3 to Link New Storage Contracts to User Demand, Prepares for Token Listing

Decentralized storage provider CT3 announced it will manage the availability of its new Storage Contracts based on real-time user demand, a strategic shift aimed at ensuring network capacity aligns with actual usage. The company is implementing this new policy as it prepares for the eventual listing of its native CT3 Token.

Demand-Based Issuance Model

According to a company statement, CT3 will now dynamically regulate the number of new Storage Contracts available for purchase. This means certain contract options, particularly those for larger storage capacities, may become temporarily unavailable if there is insufficient demand to utilize the corresponding new resources effectively.

The stated goal of this policy is to maintain a network capacity utilization level of at least 80%. CT3 clarified that this availability management applies exclusively to new contract purchases and does not affect any activated Storage Contracts, which will continue to operate under their original terms.

Rationale and Market Impact

The move is a direct response to a surge in demand for the platform's services, which the company attributes to a recently launched automatic backup feature. While interest in its Storage Contracts—a mechanism for participants to finance network expansion—has been high, CT3 aims to prevent the creation of excess, unused capacity that could dilute the system's economic efficiency.

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By tying the supply of new contracts directly to confirmed user demand, the company seeks to achieve several key objectives:

• Align the addition of new storage capacity with actual network needs.
• Prevent the accumulation of idle, unutilized resources.
• Maintain a sustainable and predictable economic model for contract holders.

Next Steps: CT3 Token Listing

CT3 frames this new policy as part of a managed growth strategy leading to its next major milestone: a full listing for the CT3 Token. The company emphasized that the token, intended for settlements within its ecosystem, requires a robust and scaled infrastructure before its launch on the open market.

Before a listing, CT3 plans to continue expanding its user base and storage capacity. The company stated its objective is to approach the listing as a natural step in the development of an already operational data storage network, rather than as a standalone marketing event.