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# Token Distribution and Vesting

The total supply of TIGA is fixed at 1 billion tokens, distributed as follows to ensure sustainable growth and long-term value:

1. **Public Sale (ICO):** 21% (210,000,000 TIGA)
   * Tokens sold during the public sale to provide access to a broader audience, including key opinion leaders (KOL).
   * **Starting Price:** $0.012 per TIGA
   * **Price Increase Mechanism:** The price of TIGA will increase every $250,000 raised during the public sale.
   * **Average Price:** $0.0143
   * **Total Raise:** $3 000 000
   * **Soft Cap:** $1,000,000
   * **Hard Cap:** $3,000,000
   * **Soft Cap Condition:** If the soft cap is not filled within 10 weeks from the ICO start, the invested assets will be returned to their investors, reduced by possible gas fees.
   * **Hard Cap Condition:** If the hard cap is not filled within 16 weeks from the start of the ICO, the remaining tokens will be distributed to staking pools.
   * **Vesting:** None
2. **Reserve:** 10% (100,000,000 TIGA)
   * Tokens allocated for future strategic initiatives and unforeseen needs.
   * **Vesting:** 6 months cliff, then the rest unlocked monthly over the following 24 months.
3. **Staking:** 20% (200,000,000 TIGA)
   * Tokens reserved for staking rewards to incentivize holding and participation.
   * **Vesting:** 1 month cliff, then rest unlocked monthly over the following 10 months.
4. **Community:** 10% (100,000,000 TIGA)
   * Tokens distributed to the community through various initiatives, including promotional activities, user engagement, and rewards.
   * **Vesting:** 1 month cliff, then rest unlocked monthly over the following 10 months.
5. **Team:** 10% (100,000,000 TIGA)
   * Tokens reserved for team members to incentivize long-term commitment and performance.
   * **Vesting:** 1 month cliff, then rest unlocked monthly over the following 24 months.
6. **Affiliates:** 14% (100,000,000 TIGA)
   * Tokens allocated for partners who help to grow the platform i.e. referral fees.
   * **Vesting:** 3 months cliff, then rest unlocked monthly over the following 6 months.
7. **Liquidity:** 15% (150,000,000 TIGA)
   * Tokens added to liquidity pools, iGaming liquidity and CEX's to ensure smooth trading and minimize price volatility.
   * **Vesting:** 6% used at TGE, and 94% reserved for future DEX and CEX listings.