> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gaya-blockchain.gitbook.io/gaya-blockchain/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gaya-blockchain.gitbook.io/gaya-blockchain/gayacoin/tokenomics-and-vesting-schedule.md).

# Tokenomics & Vesting Schedule

The economic model of GAYA is designed to sustain and grow the ecosystem by balancing token distribution, incentive mechanisms, and deflationary controls. GayaCoin serves as the primary currency within the ecosystem, driving transactions, governance, and rewards. Through optimized gas fees, a carefully structured emission model, and deflationary mechanisms, GAYA ensures that GayaCoin maintains value and supports ecosystem stability.

### <mark style="color:purple;">Tokenomics Overview</mark>

Key allocations and vesting periods:

• Public Sale (20%)

• Team and Advisors (13%)

• Airdrop, Bug Bounties and Community (16%)

• DAO Treasury (10%)

• Ecosystem Development (20%)

• Marketing Fund (16%)\
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• Liquidity (5%)

## <mark style="color:purple;">**Vesting Schedule**</mark>

<table><thead><tr><th width="195">Category</th><th>Tokens</th><th width="130">Percentage</th><th>Vesting Schedule</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Public Sale</td><td>25,000,000</td><td>20%</td><td>10% at TGE - 3 Months Cliff - 9 Months Vesting</td></tr><tr><td>Team and Advisors</td><td>16,250,000</td><td>13%</td><td>0% at TGE - 12 Months Cliff - 36 Months Vesting</td></tr><tr><td>Airdrop, Bug Bounties and Community</td><td>20,000,000</td><td>16%</td><td>5% at TGE - 0 Months Cliff - 12 Months Vesting</td></tr><tr><td>DAO Treasury</td><td>12,500,000</td><td>10%</td><td>0% at TGE - 6 Months Cliff - 36 Months Vesting</td></tr><tr><td>Ecosystem Development</td><td>25,000,000</td><td>20%</td><td>0% at TGE - 0 Months Cliff - 36 Months Vesting</td></tr><tr><td>Marketing Fund</td><td>20,000,000</td><td>16%</td><td>0% at TGE - 0 Months Cliff - 36 Months Vesting</td></tr><tr><td>Liquidity</td><td>6,250,000</td><td>5%</td><td>20% at TGE - 0 Months Cliff - 1 Months Vesting</td></tr></tbody></table>