Tokenomics
$AOZ Token Distribution
The $AOZ token supply is allocated to support network stability, ecosystem expansion, long-term sustainability, and decentralized economic growth. The distribution model is structured to align incentives between participants, contributors, and the protocol itself.
Liquidity & Market Stability
40%
Ensures deep, reliable liquidity across DEX/CEX markets and supports smooth entry/exit for participants.
Expansion & Cross-Chain Deployment
20%
Funds strategic scaling operations, Layer-2 expansions, cross-chain bridges, and network onboarding initiatives.
Marketing & Ecosystem Awareness
10%
Supports brand growth, community campaigns, partnerships outreach, and long-term narrative development.
Protocol Reserves
10%
Held in treasury for future strategic use; ensures resilience during market volatility or unforeseen system events.
Ecosystem Incentives
5%
Rewards users, builders, validators, and contributors who strengthen the $AOZ network through active participation and reliability.
Team Allocation
5%
Reserved for core contributors, subject to time-locked vesting schedules to ensure continued alignment with protocol success.
Development Fund
5%
Supports ongoing protocol upgrades, security audits, contract maintenance, and developer tooling.
Partners & Advisors
5%
Allocated for strategic alliances, operational support partners, research contributors, and advisory collaboration.
Vesting & Release Model
To ensure long-term sustainability and prevent short-term incentive distortion:
Team, Partners, and Advisors allocations are subject to vesting schedules.
Liquidity allocations may be locked or time-released depending on platform and deployment strategy.
Ecosystem and development funds are released programmatically based on milestone progression.
This ensures the $AOZ economy grows organically, securely, and transparently.
Rationale
This distribution is designed to:
Maintain strong liquidity from launch
Ensure continuous network expansion
Reward active ecosystem participants
Preserve flexibility through reserves
Protect long-term alignment between contributors and the protocol
The structure reflects a commitment to sustainable network value, not short-term speculation.
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