> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zestprotocol.com/start/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zestprotocol.com/start/zest-token/token-distribution.md). # Token Distribution See the fixed $ZEST supply, allocation breakdown and vesting schedules for the community, ecosystem, investors and team. The total supply of [$ZEST](https://x.com/search?q=%24ZEST\&src=cashtag_click) is fixed at 1,000,000,000 tokens.Here’s the breakdown: * Community — 27.83% - Airdrops and user incentives. * Ecosystem Development — 24.82% - Liquidity, partnerships, marketing, exchanges, and more. * Investors — 22.35% - Backers who supported Zest Protocol’s growth. * Team — 25% - The core contributors building and maintaining Zest Protocol.

### Community The Community allocation is the largest share of the $ZEST supply. * Season 1 airdrop: 1% of total supply — 10,000,000 $ZEST allocated to eligible Zest Protocol points holders. * Ongoing community allocation: 26.83% of total supply — 268,300,000 $ZEST vesting linearly over 48 months for community incentives and protocol participation. The Season 1 snapshot and distribution methodology are explained on the [Airdrop](/start/zest-token/airdrop.md) page. ### Ecosystem Development The Ecosystem Development allocation represents 24.82% of the total supply. These tokens were unlocked at TGE and are controlled by the Zest Protocol Foundation. Unlocked does not mean freely circulating. The Foundation deploys this allocation over time for protocol development, partnerships, grants, liquidity incentives and exchange-related activity. ### Team and investors Both follow the same schedule: * One-year lock from TGE * Three-year linear vesting after the lock This schedule aligns long-term contributors and investors with the continued development of Zest Protocol.