Distribution and Allocation
Total Supply Allocation
The maximum supply of $VESTO tokens is fixed at 10,000,000 (10 million). This conservative supply ensures that the token maintains strong value and scarcity while providing sufficient distribution for governance and market operations.
The allocation of the total token supply is distributed as follows:
| Allocation Category | Percentage | Token Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governance Treasury | 25% | 2,500,000 | Long-term protocol governance and development |
| Pre-sale | 22% | 2,200,000 | Initial capital for development and operations |
| Team & Advisors | 18% | 1,800,000 | Incentivize founding team and advisors |
| Ecosystem Development | 15% | 1,500,000 | Future partnerships, integrations, and growth initiatives |
| Marketing & Partnerships | 17% | 1,700,000 | Strategic partnerships, marketing campaigns, and community initiatives including airdrops |
| Liquidity Provision | 3% | 300,000 | Initial DEX liquidity |
Release Schedule
Each allocation category follows a specific vesting schedule to ensure long-term alignment and prevent market volatility:
Governance Treasury (25%)
- Initial release: 10% at TGE (Token Generation Event)
- Remaining: 90% locked, released linearly over 36 months
- Controlled by protocol governance after sufficient decentralization metrics are met
Pre-sale (22%)
- Initial release: 15% at TGE
- Remaining: 85% vested linearly over 3 months post-TGE
- Structured in multiple rounds with different price tiers
Team & Advisors (18%)
- Initial release: 0% at TGE (full cliff)
- Cliff period: 12 months
- Vesting: Linear vesting over 24 months after cliff
- Total vesting period: 36 months
Ecosystem Development (15%)
- Initial release: 5% at TGE
- Remaining: 95% locked, released quarterly over 48 months
- Allocation usage governed by token holders after initial period
Marketing & Partnerships (17%)
- Initial release: 10% at TGE
- Remaining: 90% locked, released quarterly over 24 months
- Focused on strategic protocol partnerships and growth initiatives
Liquidity Provision (3%)
- 100% allocated to DEX liquidity pools at TGE
- Initial pools established on major Optimism DEXs
- Liquidity positions managed by protocol treasury
Circulating Supply Projection
Based on the vesting schedules, the circulating supply will grow gradually:
| Time Period | Projected Circulating Supply | % of Total Supply |
|---|---|---|
| At TGE | 805,000 | 8.05% |
| 3 months | 2,610,000 | 26.1% |
| 6 months | 3,085,000 | 30.85% |
| 12 months | 4,035,000 | 40.35% |
| 24 months | 7,155,000 | 71.55% |
| 36 months | 9,255,000 | 92.55% |
| 48 months | 10,000,000 | 100% |
Pre-sale Structure
The $VESTO token pre-sale will be conducted as a single public round:
Public Round
- Allocation: 2,200,000 $VESTO (22% of total supply)
- Vesting: Progressive release schedule designed to minimize market impact
- 10% at TGE
- 15% at the end of Month 1
- 25% at the end of Month 2
- 50% released linearly over Months 3-6
This graduated vesting schedule ensures that presale participants receive a significant portion of their tokens relatively quickly while preventing excessive selling pressure on the market. The extended linear release for the final 50% allows for a smoother integration of tokens into the market.
Community Airdrop Program
The Vesto Protocol will conduct a strategic airdrop campaign to reward early adopters and active community members. The airdrop will target:
- Testnet participants who actively contributed to protocol testing
- Early community members who engaged with the project
- Social media campaign participants
The specific allocation for the airdrop will be announced closer to the distribution date, allowing the team to tailor the program based on community growth and engagement metrics. The airdrop program will be funded from the Marketing & Partnerships allocation.
To reduce selling pressure and encourage long-term participation, airdrop tokens will be distributed with a vesting schedule that will be detailed in the official airdrop announcement.
Token Buyback Program
To support token value and manage circulating supply:
- 15% of protocol fees will be allocated to token buybacks
- Following the airdrop distribution, a $20,000 buyback will be conducted to mitigate potential selling pressure
- Bought-back tokens will either be burned or added to the governance treasury based on community voting
- The buyback program will be transparent with regular reporting to the community