> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.syrax.io/syrax-market/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.syrax.io/syrax-market/whitepaper/how-syrax-works/tokenomics/token-allocation.md). # Token allocation #### Token Allocation Breakdown The total supply of 100 million tokens is allocated as follows: * **Founding Team (20%):** 20 million tokens are allocated to the founding team, recognizing their pivotal role in conceptualizing, developing, and maintaining the platform. This allocation is designed to align the long-term interests of the team with the success and sustainability of the platform. Typically, these tokens are subject to a vesting period to ensure the team remains committed to the platform's growth over time. * **Investors (10%):** 10 million tokens are reserved for early investors who provide the essential capital required to develop and scale the platform. This allocation offers investors a stake in the platform's governance and a share in its potential success, ensuring their interests are aligned with the platform's long-term vision. * **Reserved Tokens (20%):** Another 20 million tokens are set aside as a reserve. This reserve can be used for various purposes, such as future funding rounds, strategic partnerships, community initiatives, or other unforeseen needs that may arise as the platform evolves. * **Community Distribution (50%):** The remaining 50 million tokens, constituting 50% of the total supply, are earmarked for distribution to the community. This significant allocation is intended to incentivise market builders, users, and other contributors who actively participate in and contribute to the ecosystem. This distribution strategy is designed to foster a vibrant and engaged community, driving the platform's growth and success. #### Governance and Incentives The governance tokens empower holders with voting rights, allowing them to participate in key decisions that shape the platform's future, such as protocol upgrades, fee adjustments, and the introduction of new features. This ensures that the platform remains responsive to the needs and interests of its user base. Incentive mechanisms, such as rewards for market creation, participation, and potentially staking, ensure active engagement and contribution from the community. These incentives not only reward current users but also attract new participants to the platform, enhancing its diversity and vibrancy. #### Economic Sustainability The token allocation strategy, coupled with a capped total supply, is carefully designed to balance the interests of all stakeholders, ensuring economic sustainability and long-term value creation. The reserved tokens provide a buffer that allows the platform to adapt to changing circumstances and seize new opportunities, ensuring its resilience and adaptability. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.syrax.io/syrax-market/whitepaper/how-syrax-works/tokenomics/token-allocation.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.