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# Airdrop & Distribution

**15% of the total $SOUL supply** is allocated to community through an airdrop mechanism designed to support ecosystem transition while minimizing immediate sell pressure.

Claiming participants may choose from **multiple unlock options**, each with predefined consumption penalties, allowing flexibility without forced vesting.

**Unlock Options and Consumption Mechanics**

Upon claiming $SOUL, recipients may choose when to unlock their tokens.

| Unlock Timing             | Consumption Applied |
| ------------------------- | ------------------- |
| Instant                   | 40%                 |
| After 30 days             | 20%                 |
| After 60 days             | 10%                 |
| After 120 days            | 0%                  |
| Locking it into Amulet(s) | 0%                  |

This structure:

* preserves user choice
* discourages immediate dumping
* avoids forced vesting
* aligns unlock timing with ecosystem development

Consumed $SOUL is removed from active circulation through protocol-level mechanisms.

Gathered $SOUL from Consumption Mechanics will be partially burned, fuel player rewards and the LP for long-term ecosystem sustainability.

#### Treasury and Long-Term Alignment

**50% of the $SOUL supply** is allocated to the Studio Treasury, covering development, marketing, operations, and future game production.

This allocation is subject to a **6-month cliff followed by linear vesting over 36 months**, reinforcing long-term alignment and accountability.

#### Liquidity Provision

**8% of the total $SOUL supply** is reserved for liquidity provisioning. Only a portion will be deployed at launch, with remaining funds held for future liquidity needs.

#### Ecosystem / Future Utility

**27% of the $SOUL supply** is reserved for future ecosystem utilities, including access-gated features, expansions, and partnerships. This allocation does not fund emissions or yield programs.