Company Allocation

1. 12-Month Cliff Period

  • "Cliff" means that no tokens are released or accessible for the first 12 months.

  • During this period, the recipient does not receive any tokens, and they must remain committed to the project.

  • If the recipient leaves or fails to meet obligations within the first 12 months, they forfeit their allocated tokens.

Example: If a team member is allocated 120,000,000 BKD tokens, they will receive 0 tokens during the first 12 months.


2. 48-Month Linear Release

  • After the 12-month cliff, the remaining tokens are released gradually over the next 48 months (4 years).

  • This means the tokens are "vested" or unlocked in equal portions every month or quarter over the total period.

  • The release can be monthly, quarterly, or annually, depending on the specific agreement.

Example: If 120,000,000 BKD tokens are allocated:

  • After 12 months: 0 tokens are released.

  • From months 13 to 60 (48 months total), the remaining tokens will be released gradually.

  • If released monthly: 120,000,000 ÷ 48 = 2,500,000 BKD tokens per month.


Why Use This Vesting Schedule?

  1. Team Commitment: Ensures that team members and advisors remain committed to the long-term success of the platform.

  2. Market Stability: Prevents sudden large sell-offs of tokens, which could negatively impact the token price.

  3. Incentive Alignment: Encourages stakeholders to contribute to the platform's growth over time.


Summary

  • 12-month cliff: No tokens are released in the first year.

  • 48-month linear release: Tokens are distributed in equal parts monthly or quarterly over the next 4 years.

This structure helps create long-term commitment and gradual token distribution, avoiding market disruptions and aligning the incentives of key stakeholders with the success of Blockdeed.

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