> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kizunai.gitbook.io/kizuna-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kizunai.gitbook.io/kizuna-docs/14.-tokenomics.md). # 14. Tokenomics ## Tokenomics ### Overview KIZUMA ($KZN) is the native token of the KIZUNA ecosystem. The total supply is: **30,000,000,000 KZN** $KZN is built on BNB Chain and is used as the payment token for KIZUNA subscriptions. The token distribution is designed to support the long-term development of the KIZUNA ecosystem while maintaining a strong focus on product development, community growth, liquidity, and long-term sustainability. ### Token Distribution The 30 billion $KZN supply is allocated across the core components of the KIZUNA ecosystem. The distribution is designed to support product development, community growth, liquidity, treasury reserves, team alignment, marketing, and strategic contributors. | Allocation | Percentage | Token Amount | | ------------------- | ---------: | ---------------------: | | Ecosystem & Product | 25% | 7,500,000,000 KZN | | Community & Rewards | 27% | 8,100,000,000 KZN | | Liquidity | 15% | 4,500,000,000 KZN | | Treasury | 12% | 3,600,000,000 KZN | | Team | 10% | 3,000,000,000 KZN | | Marketing & Growth | 8% | 2,400,000,000 KZN | | Advisors | 3% | 900,000,000 KZN | | **Total** | **100%** | **30,000,000,000 KZN** | ### 01 — Ecosystem & Product **25% — 7.5B KZN** The Ecosystem & Product allocation is dedicated to the continued development and expansion of the KIZUNA ecosystem. This allocation can support product development, ecosystem initiatives, integrations, infrastructure, and future growth of the KIZUNA platform. **Vesting:** 10% at TGE, followed by a 36-month distribution schedule. ### 02 — Community & Rewards **27% — 8.1B KZN** The Community & Rewards allocation is dedicated to growing and supporting the KIZUNA community. This allocation can support community initiatives, ecosystem participation, rewards, campaigns, and future programs designed to encourage long-term engagement with KIZUNA. The community allocation reflects KIZUNA's focus on building an active ecosystem around its AI community management product. **Vesting:** 10% at TGE, followed by a 36-month distribution schedule. ### 03 — Liquidity **15% — 4.5B KZN** The Liquidity allocation is reserved to support the trading and market liquidity of $KZN. This allocation is intended to provide the necessary liquidity infrastructure for the token ecosystem. **Initial liquidity:** Deployed according to the KIZUNA launch strategy. ### 04 — Treasury **12% — 3.6B KZN** The Treasury allocation provides KIZUNA with a long-term reserve for ecosystem development and strategic requirements. Treasury tokens are reserved for future needs rather than being treated as an immediate circulating allocation. The treasury may support future ecosystem development, strategic initiatives, infrastructure, and other requirements of the KIZUNA ecosystem. **Distribution:** Controlled release based on ecosystem requirements. ### 05 — Team **10% — 3B KZN** The Team allocation is reserved for the core contributors responsible for building and developing KIZUNA. The allocation is designed to align team incentives with the long-term success and development of the project. **Vesting:** 12-month cliff followed by 24-month linear vesting. ### 06 — Marketing & Growth **8% — 2.4B KZN** The Marketing & Growth allocation supports initiatives designed to expand awareness and adoption of KIZUNA. This allocation can support marketing campaigns, community growth, partnerships, content, and other ecosystem growth initiatives. **Vesting:** 10% at TGE, followed by a 24-month distribution schedule. ### 07 — Advisors **3% — 900M KZN** The Advisors allocation is reserved for individuals who contribute strategic, technical, business, or ecosystem expertise to KIZUNA. The allocation is designed to align advisors with the long-term development of the project. **Vesting:** 6-month cliff followed by 18-month linear vesting. ### Vesting Structure The KIZUNA token distribution is designed with long-term alignment in mind. | Allocation | Vesting | | ------------------- | ---------------------------- | | Ecosystem & Product | 10% TGE + 36 months | | Community & Rewards | 10% TGE + 36 months | | Liquidity | Initial deployment at launch | | Treasury | Controlled release | | Team | 12M cliff + 24M linear | | Marketing & Growth | 10% TGE + 24 months | | Advisors | 6M cliff + 18M linear | ### Supply **Total Supply: 30,000,000,000 KZN** The complete supply is distributed across the categories defined above. No additional token supply is included beyond the stated 30 billion KZN total supply. ### Distribution Philosophy KIZUNA's tokenomics are built around three core principles: #### Product First A significant portion of the supply is dedicated to ecosystem and product development. #### Community Focused The largest allocation is dedicated to community and rewards, supporting long-term ecosystem participation and growth. #### Long-Term Alignment Team and advisor allocations use vesting schedules designed to align contributors with the long-term development of KIZUNA. ### Summary **Token Name:** KIZUMA **Ticker:** $KZN **Total Supply:** 30,000,000,000 KZN **Blockchain:** BNB Chain **Primary Utility:** KIZUNA subscriptions and payments **Ecosystem & Product:** 25% **Community & Rewards:** 27% **Liquidity:** 15% **Treasury:** 12% **Team:** 10% **Marketing & Growth:** 8% **Advisors:** 3% The $KZN token is designed to provide the economic layer for KIZUNA while supporting product development, community growth, liquidity, and the long-term expansion of the ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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