# Token Distribution

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 holds the largest share of the allocation. The people using the protocol and driving adoption will own the largest share of[$ZEST](https://x.com/search?q=%24ZEST\&src=cashtag_click)over time.

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### Built for the Long Term

Sustainability and long-term growth are the core principles behind[$ZEST](https://x.com/search?q=%24ZEST\&src=cashtag_click).

**Community allocation:** This is the largest allocation. It includes both initial and future airdrops, as well as liquidity incentives and ecosystem building.\
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2% of the allocation is reserved for Season 1 points holders: 0.1% unlocks at TGE for the Season 1 airdrop. 0.3% is claimable during month 4, another 0.3% during month 5, and another 0.3% during month 6. An additional 1% will be distributed after month 6, with details to follow.

Instead of a large upfront drop funded by an inflated FDV, Zest Protocol launches with a smaller vested airdrop to align early depositors with the rest of the community.

The remaining 25.83% vests linearly over 24 months and is deployed over time to attract capital into the ecosystem.

**Ecosystem development:** The equivalent of 14.5% of the total ZEST supply will be unlocked at TGE, while the remaining Ecosystem Development allocation will vest linearly over 12 months.

The tokens unlocked at TGE will be used to support the healthy growth and efficient operation of the ZEST ecosystem. This includes providing liquidity and market-making support on DEXs to ensure deep and stable liquidity, supporting CEX listings to expand accessibility and trading opportunities, supplying liquidity for the Stacks–BNB bridge to enable seamless cross-chain transfers, and funding strategic marketing initiatives to drive awareness, adoption, and community growth.

**Team and Investors:** subject to a one-year lock and three-year linear vesting, ensuring aligned incentives.

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