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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4% Treasury
This fund empowers the community.
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.
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