⛓️Tokenomics

Max supply: 1.68bn $SALD

Token Utility

$SALD will serve as the key to unlocking Salad's products and innovations, and will be integral to our ecosystem's growth and sustainability. $SALD main utility as a governance token gives holders the ability to participate in shaping the future of Salad Ventures.

Arcaden-related proposals: Token-holders could vote on adding new games to the Arcaden platform or changes to the reward structure for games. For example, they might vote on whether to increase or decrease the amount of tickets earned per game or the introduction of new types of rewards, such as exclusive NFTs or additional $SALD tokens​.

Apollo Academy-related proposals: Governance token holders might have a say in the educational content offered by Apollo Academy. This could include voting on new courses, deciding on partnerships with educational content creators, or even shaping the overall educational strategy of the platform. For instance, they could vote on whether to focus more on GameFi, DeFi, TradeFi, or NFTFi topics, or to introduce new areas of study related to emerging trends in Web 3.0.

Maslow-related proposals: As Maslow is a Decentralised Labour Exchange (DLX), token holders could potentially vote on changes to the platform's transaction and payment policies, the implementation of new features, or the integration of different markets (e.g., gig economy, freelancer market, full-time/part-time job market). They might also vote on the use of NFTs as credentials or the introduction of new types of job listings.

Strategic Partnerships: Token holders could vote on potential partnerships or collaborations that Salad Ventures might consider. This could involve partnerships with other blockchain projects, integration with other platforms, or collaborations with educational institutions for Apollo Academy.

Community Initiatives: Proposals could be put forward for community building activities, such as promotional events, educational initiatives, or the establishment of new community resources.

While the specifics of this governance model are still being developed, we aim to give our community a voice in important decisions and actions taken by Salad Ventures. Through our governance model, we hope to build a stronger, more engaged community that can drive the long-term success of the Salad ecosystem.

It is important to note that while we are proposing these potential token utilities for $SALD, they are not set in stone and are subject to change based on market needs and demands. As a dynamic and forward-thinking project, we will continue to closely monitor the market and adjust our strategies accordingly to ensure that we are always providing the best possible utility for our token holders.

Token Distribution

Community

Community is an essential part of the Salad ecosystem, and we strongly believe in rewarding members who actively contribute and engage with the community. We have various programs in place to incentivise and recognise our community members' efforts, such as loyalty rewards, onboarding rewards, seasonal rewards, and airdrops. Our loyalty program rewards users who hold and stake $SALD tokens, providing them with various benefits such as rewards, priority access to new product features, and more.

Onboarding rewards are aimed at encouraging new users to join our platform and contribute to our ecosystem. These rewards are designed to provide new users with an incentive to take action and start investing in the Salad ecosystem.

Seasonal rewards are a way for us to recognise and appreciate our community's continued support throughout the year. These rewards are distributed during special occasions and events, such as holidays and other significant milestones.

Finally, we are continually exploring new ways to engage and reward our community members. We plan to roll out future programs and initiatives that will provide additional benefits to our loyal and active users. At Salad, we value and prioritise our community members' contributions and aim to build a vibrant and thriving ecosystem together.

Early Adopters

Used to reward and incentivise individuals or entities who contribute to Salad's early growth and adoption. This involves distributing tokens as rewards, providing incentives for engagement, and potentially serving as seed funding for strategic partners. Through this allocation, Salad aims to attract and retain early adopters, encourage active participation within our X2E ecosystem, and secure valuable partnerships that contribute to the project's overall success and sustainability.

Ecosystem Fund

Used for development, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Salad's ecosystem fund provides resources for ongoing technology improvement, hiring developers, and fostering innovation within the project. Additionally, the fund is utilised to establish partnerships with other projects or organisations, enabling access to new markets and leveraging expertise and resources.

Marketing

Dedicated to funding promotional campaigns and partnership marketing initiatives to raise awareness, attract users and investors, enhance liquidity, and leverage strategic partnerships to drive growth and adoption. These funds allow Salad to market its value proposition, differentiate itself in the market, increase accessibility through exchange listings, and tap into existing user bases of partners.

Treasury

The Treasury of the Salad ecosystem will serve as a strategic fund for various purposes, including investing in promising early-stage projects, forging partnerships with other protocols, and facilitating acquisitions in key areas of growth within the XYZ-to-Earn landscape. These decisions will be made carefully and selectively to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the ecosystem, and will be informed by rigorous research and analysis of market trends and demands.

The Treasury will also serve as a buffer against potential market volatility and economic uncertainty, providing a reserve of resources that can be drawn upon to maintain stability and support the continued development and expansion of the ecosystem. This will allow the Salad community to weather short-term fluctuations and maintain a long-term vision for the future of XYZ-to-Earn.

It is important to note that the specific allocation and utilisation of the Treasury may be subject to change based on shifting market needs and demands. The Salad team will continue to monitor and analyse market trends and adjust their strategy accordingly to ensure the continued success and growth of the ecosystem.

Private Investors

Early backers and believers in Salad across the Seed and Private Sale stage of token sales. See our investors here.

Team & Advisors

This involves two crucial groups of individuals. Firstly, core team members at Salad oversee daily operations and propel long-term organisational growth. Secondly, advisors in finance, gaming, and P2E contribute their networks, access, and industry expertise to guarantee Salad's project success. Vested tokens may also serve as incentives and bonuses to attract and enlist future talent.

Lock-up and Vesting Schedule:

Salad has created the following vesting and lock-up schedule to align the incentives of all stakeholders:

Allocation	% Tokens	% Unlock	Cliff	Vesting
Seed Round	12.01%	0%	12 months	12 months
Private Round	8.88%	0%	12 months	12 months
Team & Advisors	10.00%	0%	12 months	24 months
Ecosystem	5.00%	5%	None	12 months
Treasury	20.00%	5%	None	60 months
Marketing	25.61%	5%	None	36 months
Early Adopters	1.00%	100%	None	None
Community	17.50%	5%	None	36 months

(Subject to applicable laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions)