11.2 Allocation Rationale

Each category of the token distribution serves a unique purpose within the lifecycle and ecosystem of Craft AI. Below is an expanded explanation of how each category contributes to the protocol’s success.

50% Free in Market

This substantial allocation prioritizes public accessibility. Tokens are distributed through decentralized and centralized exchanges, launchpads, and liquidity pools. It allows users to easily purchase, trade, and hold $CRAFT tokens without barriers, fueling market-driven price discovery and decentralization.

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15% Early Contributors

This portion acknowledges those who supported Craft AI from its early days. Tokens are distributed to advisors, seed investors, community leaders, and early builders under a vesting schedule to ensure long-term commitment.

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7.5% Salaries

To attract and retain exceptional talent, a portion of the total supply is reserved for current team members and future hires. Token-based compensation not only aligns employees’ incentives with the growth of Craft AI but also supports sustainable project scalability.

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10% Partnerships & Ecosystem

Strategic partnerships are vital for growth. This allocation fuels integration with third-party platforms, B2B partnerships, co-branded applications, and other collaborative ventures. It also supports tooling, infrastructure development, and knowledge-sharing between ecosystems.

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5% R&D + Engineering

This pool funds innovation. It covers the cost of AI model refinement, LLM training, backend optimization, user experience testing, and future-ready product development to keep Craft AI at the cutting edge.

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5% Marketing & Growth

To ensure the expansion of Craft AI’s user base and global reach, this allocation funds paid media campaigns, influencer partnerships, content creation, and performance marketing initiatives. A portion is also set aside for IRL (in real life) and digital events.

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4% Treasury

This fund empowers the community.

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3.5% Locked Reserve

A contingency fund designed to provide financial security for the platform. It acts as a buffer for unplanned expenses and risks, with a lock-and-vest mechanism to prevent misuse or destabilization.