$ZDK Token Vesting Plan and Allocation

Category	%	ZDK	Vesting Plan
Developers and Team	20%	600,000,000	6-month cliff, followed by 24 months of linear vesting
Early Investors	15%	450,000,000	12-month cliff, followed by 18 months of linear vesting
Staking and Validator Rewards	25%	750,000,000	Continuously distributed based on validator activity
Ecosystem and Community Incentives	20%	600,000,000	Distributed in real-time
Marketing and Partnerships	10%	300,000,000	Distributed flexibly
Reserve (Contingency Fund)	10%	300,000,000	Used as needed

Token Allocation

To ensure the stable growth and long-term development of the ZDUCK ecosystem, $ZDK tokens are allocated as follows:

• Developers and Team: 20% (600,000,000 ZDK) Allocated to the core team and developers responsible for developing and continuously improving the ZDUCK project. These individuals are tasked with driving the technical growth of the platform and are rewarded based on performance.

• Early Investors: 15% (450,000,000 ZDK) This portion is designated for early investors who provided initial funding for the ZDUCK project. These tokens help facilitate early growth and ensure stable liquidity during the project's formative stages.

• Staking and Validator Rewards: 25% (750,000,000 ZDK) Distributed to validators who maintain the security and integrity of the network. Rewards are provided to participants who stake their tokens, contributing to the stability and reliability of the network.

• Ecosystem and Community Incentives: 20% (600,000,000 ZDK) Dedicated to ecosystem expansion and community engagement. These incentives reward users for contributing to the development of AI models through GPU leasing, providing data, or participating in governance. DApp developers and other contributors within the community are also incentivized for their participation.

• Marketing and Partnerships: 10% (300,000,000 ZDK) Reserved for global marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships. This allocation is crucial for accelerating ecosystem growth and attracting more users to the platform.

• Reserve (Contingency Fund): 10% (300,000,000 ZDK) This reserve is held to address unexpected situations and to maintain liquidity for long-term platform sustainability and expansion.

Category	October 2024 - March 2025 (Cliff Period)	April 2025 - March 2027 (Monthly Vesting)
Developers and Team	0	25,000,000 ZDK/month (total of 600,000,000 ZDK)
Early Investors	0	25,000,000 ZDK/month (total of 450,000,000 ZDK, vesting begins after 12 months)
Staking and Validator Rewards	Real-time distribution	Real-time distribution (total of 750,000,000 ZDK)
Ecosystem and Community Incentives	Real-time distribution	Real-time distribution (total of 600,000,000 ZDK)
Marketing and Partnerships	Flexible distribution	Flexible distribution (total of 300,000,000 ZDK)
Reserve (Contingency Fund)	Flexible distribution	Used as needed (total of 300,000,000 ZDK)

Vesting Plan

The vesting plan for $ZDK tokens is designed to ensure long-term participation and network stability. The vesting details for each major group are as follows:

• Developers and Team: 6-month cliff, followed by linear vesting over 24 months. This plan is structured to encourage the dedication of the team during the early development stages and to ensure long-term growth of the project.

• Early Investors: 12-month cliff, followed by linear vesting over 18 months. This plan incentivizes long-term investor engagement while minimizing the risk of price volatility caused by large token sell-offs.

• Staking and Validator Rewards: Tokens are distributed continuously based on validator activities and are immediately available for use. This ensures that contributions to network security and integrity are rewarded instantly.

• Ecosystem and Community Incentives: Tokens are distributed in real-time based on user and developer activities. This structure ensures the dynamic distribution of rewards to promote the ecosystem's continued expansion and activity.

• Marketing and Partnerships: Allocated tokens are distributed flexibly based on marketing and partnership activities and are immediately available for use. This allows for rapid deployment of funds to support growth initiatives.

• Reserve (Contingency Fund): Tokens are used as needed, supporting the long-term stability of the platform. This reserve ensures that the platform can remain stable and adaptable in response to unforeseen challenges.