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# Tokenomics

## Token Utility

* Governance: VELAR token holders can participate in the decentralized governance of the protocol, voting on proposals and shaping the future direction of Velar.
* Staking: Users can stake their VELAR tokens to earn rewards, such as a portion of protocol fees and access to exclusive features like IDO participation.
* Fee Payment: VELAR tokens can be used to pay for transaction fees within the Velar ecosystem, providing a seamless and integrated experience for users.
* Access to Features: Holding VELAR tokens grants users access to certain features, such as priority access to launchpad, enhanced yield farming opportunities, and more.

## Token Supply

The total supply of VELAR tokens is fixed at one billion (1,000,000,000) tokens. This fixed supply ensures scarcity and long-term value preservation for token holders.

Token Contract Addresses:

\- ERC-20: 0x033BbDe722EA3Cdcec73cFFEA6581DF9F9C257de

\- SIP-010: SP1Y5YSTAHZ88XYK1VPDH24GY0HPX5J4JECTMY4A1.velar-token

## Token Distribution

The initial distribution of VELAR tokens is allocated as follows:

* Community Rewards: 35% of the total supply is allocated for community incentives, including liquidity mining, yield farming, and other rewards programs.
* Treasury: 20% of the tokens are allocated to the Velar treasury, which will be used to fund ongoing development, partnerships, and ecosystem growth initiatives.
* Founders and Team: 20% of the tokens are reserved for the founding team and core contributors, subject to a vesting schedule to align long-term interests.
* Investors and Advisors: 15% of the tokens are allocated to strategic investors and advisors who provide valuable support and guidance to the project.
* Airdrops and Partnerships: The remaining 10% of the tokens are set aside for airdrops, community incentives, and strategic partnerships to foster adoption and collaboration.