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# Tokenomics

**$SOLDEX is the native token and the foundation of the Solanex AI platform. The tokenomics of $SOLDEX are designed to support long-term sustainability, platform growth, and community engagement.**

**Token Distribution:** The total supply of $SOLDEX tokens is capped at **3,000,000,000**, ensuring scarcity and manageability of the token economy. The distribution of $SOLDEX is carefully planned to balance the needs of platform development, community incentives, and sustainable growth.

**Initial Token Distribution:**

* **CEX & DEX Liquidity (12%):** Supporting liquidity on centralized and decentralized exchanges, which is essential for ensuring smooth trading of the token.
* **Team and Advisors (7%):** Allocation for the team and advisors, with a vesting schedule, to maintain long-term interest in the project.
* **Presale Investors (35%):** Allocation to early investors with a structured vesting schedule to avoid market oversaturation.
* **Marketing and Community Incentives (12%):** Rewards for the community and marketing initiatives to stimulate growth and attract new participants.
* **Treasury (16%):** Funds dedicated to supporting long-term sustainability and future initiatives, with a gradual vesting schedule.
* **Ecosystem Growth (18%):** Focused on partnerships, ecosystem expansion, and the integration of external DeFi protocols.

**Initial Token Distribution:**

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="172"></th><th width="143"></th><th width="124"></th><th width="107"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category</strong></td><td><strong>Allocation</strong></td><td><strong>% Unlocked at TGE</strong></td><td><strong>Cliff</strong></td><td><strong>Vesting Details</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>CEX &#x26; DEX Liquidity (12%)</strong></td><td>360,000,000 $SOLDEX</td><td>7%</td><td>None</td><td>93% vested over 12 months (monthly release).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Public presale (35%)</strong></td><td>1,050,000,000 $SOLDEX</td><td>10%</td><td>1 month</td><td>10% unlocked at TGE, remaining 90% vested over 6-14 months depending on the round of purchase (monthly release).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Team and Advisors (7%)</strong></td><td>210,000,000 $SOLDEX</td><td>0%</td><td>6 months</td><td>10% unlocked after 6 months, remaining 90% vested over 24 months (quarterly release).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marketing and Community Incentives (12%)</strong></td><td>360,000,000 $SOLDEX</td><td>20%</td><td>None</td><td>20% unlocked at TGE, remaining 80% vested over 18 months (monthly release).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Treasury (16%)</strong></td><td>480,000,000 $SOLDEX</td><td>0%</td><td>None</td><td>100% vested over 36 months (quarterly release).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ecosystem Growth (18%)</strong></td><td>540,000,000 $SOLDEX</td><td>20%</td><td>None</td><td>20% unlocked at TGE, remaining 80% vested over 24 months (monthly release).</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Key Aspects of the Emission Schedule:**

* **Algorithmic Distribution:**\
  The release of tokens is governed by an algorithmic schedule, which adjusts based on platform growth and market conditions to ensure a balanced supply.
* **Community-Focused Distribution:**\
  A significant portion of the tokens will be distributed through community-driven initiatives such as liquidity mining, yield farming, and staking rewards. This ensures that the platform’s growth benefits its most active and dedicated users.

**Token Utility:** $SOLDEX plays a critical role in the **Solanex AI** ecosystem, serving several functions:

* **Liquidity Provision:**\
  $SOLDEX can be staked in liquidity pools, supporting platform operations and earning rewards.
* **Incentives:**\
  The token incentivizes various activities, including providing liquidity, participating in governance, and engaging with platform features.
* **Access to Premium Features:**\
  In the future, $SOLDEX may be required to access certain premium features within Solanex AI, further enhancing its utility.