# Tokenomics

## Token Allocation

The total supply of $CLT is 500 million tokens, distributed across various categories to support ecosystem growth and sustainability:<br>

| Category       | Number of Tokens | % of Total Supply | Purpose                        |
| -------------- | ---------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------ |
| Public Sale    | 200,000,000      | 40.00%            | Community distribution         |
| Liquidity      | 100,000,000      | 20.00%            | Exchange liquidity & stability |
| Marketing      | 75,000,000       | 12.50%            | Growth & partnerships          |
| Ecosystem Fund | 50,000,000       | 10.00%            | User Rewards                   |
| Private Sale   | 50,000,000       | 10.00%            | Early supporters               |
| Team           | 25,000,000       | 5.00%             | Core team incentives           |
| Advisors       | 12,500,000       | 2.50%             | Strategic guidance             |

## Vesting and Unlock Schedule

To ensure a sustainable release of $CLT tokens and minimize market volatility, the following vesting and unlock schedule applies:

| Category       | Unlocked at TGE | Cliff (Months) | 100% Released After (Months) |
| -------------- | --------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Public Sale    | 50%             | 0              | 2                            |
| Liquidity      | Immediate       | 0              | Immediate                    |
| Marketing      | 5%              | 6              | 36                           |
| Ecosystem Fund | 0%              | 6              | 36                           |
| Private Sale   | 20%             | 0              | 6                            |
| Team           | 0%              | 6              | 24                           |
| Advisors       | 0%              | 6              | 24                           |

## Platform Fee Structure

Cult Market's fee structure is designed to offer competitive rates, benefiting freelancers and clients alike while supporting the platform's operational costs.

### Base Fees

#### Freelancer Fee:

* 10% fee on orders up to $500
* Reduced to 5% on earnings above $500, giving high-performing freelancers additional earning potential

#### Buyer Fee:

* 5% flat fee on all transactions
* For orders under $100, a nominal $2 small-order fee is applied to maintain platform efficiency

#### **Freelancer Withdrawal Fee:**

* Zero fees for withdrawals (minimum withdrawal amount of $25)
* Allows freelancers to retain more of their earnings

#### Premium Listing Placement Fees:

* Additional fees applied for premium placement of listings
* Increases service visibility for freelancers

### Fee Distribution

* <mark style="background-color:orange;">50% of all fees are distributed to stakers as rewards</mark>, incentivizing long-term holding
* The remaining 50% is allocated as follows:
  * Platform Development: 20%
  * Liquidity Provision: 15%
  * Treasury Reserve: 15%

## Token Utility

Holding tokens on Cult Market unlocks a range of exclusive perks, designed to benefit freelancers, project creators, and even non-users interested in the platform's growth. Token holders can enjoy the following benefits:

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### Key Benefits

* Reduced Fees: Token holders receive discounted transaction fees, maximizing their earnings and saving on project costs
* Enhanced Visibility: High-ranking freelancers and token holders gain increased visibility for their service listings, giving them an edge in the marketplace
* Early Access: Token holders get priority access to new features, enhancements, and platform updates, keeping them ahead of the curve
* Governance Rights: Participate in community-driven voting on platform features and enhancements, empowering the Cult Market community to influence the platform's direction

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