# Tokenomics

Introducing **Project Merlin Tokenomics**<img src="/files/ONC12tCiCIDlSTS5j29L" alt="" data-size="line">, your guide to understanding the distribution and allocation of Merlin **(MRLN)** tokens. Our mission is to foster a fair and sustainable ecosystem that nurtures the advancement and expansion of the Project Merlin.

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### **Tokenomics**

The total supply of **$MRLN** is fixed at **800,000,000 tokens**, with no future minting. Distribution is designed to ensure sustainable growth, market stability, and long-term ecosystem development.

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#### **Seed Sale (5%)**

* **Total token amount:** 40,000,000
* **Token amount released at token generation event (TGE):** 10%
* **Cliff:** 3 months after TGE
* **Vesting:** Linear over 9 months

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#### **Public Sale (4%)**

* **Total token amount:** 32,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 100%
* **Cliff:** None
* **Vesting:** None

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#### **Stake Pool (1%)**

* **Total token amount:** 8,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 0%
* **Cliff:** None
* **Vesting:** Linear over 8 months

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#### **Operations (7%)**

* **Total token amount:** 56,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 0%
* **Cliff:** 1 month after TGE
* **Vesting:** Linear over 40 months

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#### **Marketing (5%)**

* **Total token amount:** 40,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 0%
* **Cliff:** 1 month after TGE
* **Vesting:** Linear over 25 months

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#### **Dev Team (8%)**

* **Total token amount:** 64,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 0%
* **Cliff:** 5 months after TGE
* **Vesting:** Linear over 50 months

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#### **Grants (15%)**

* **Total token amount:** 120,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 0%
* **Cliff:** 8 months after TGE
* **Vesting:** Linear over 30 months

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#### **Merlin Treasury (30%)**

* **Total token amount:** 240,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 0%
* **Cliff:** 8 months after TGE
* **Vesting:** Linear over 40 months

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#### **Liquidity (18%)**

* **Total token amount:** 144,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 25%
* **Cliff:** 1 month after TGE
* **Vesting:** Linear over 16 months

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#### **D/CEX Community (5%)**

* **Total token amount:** 40,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 60%
* **Cliff:** None
* **Vesting:** None

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#### **Airdrop (2%)**

* **Total token amount:** 16,000,000
* **Token amount released at TGE:** 0%
* **Cliff:** 3 months after TGE
* **Vesting:** Linear over 8 months

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**Maximum Supply: 800,000,000 MRLN**

**Initial Supply: 96,000,000 MRLN**\
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**Initial Market Cap (w/o Liq):** $3,000,000 USD

**Initial Market Cap:** $4,800,000 USD<br>


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