> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.emojimarbledash.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.emojimarbledash.com/tokenomics/release-schedule-and-dilution.md).

# Release Schedule and Dilution

The $EMJ token will be unlocked according to a 42-month release schedule after the TGE. The initial circulating supply is set to 1,510,000,000 $EMJ - 15.10% of the total supply.

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The chart above shows the projected token release schedule for the $EMJ token over 42 months following the Token Generation Event (TGE). This approach ensures long-term sustainability, fair distribution, and controlled dilution, while aligning token releases with the game’s seasonal content cycles.

#### **Controlled Distribution Across Key Categories**

🟢 **In-Game & Community Rewards (green) 45%** – The largest allocation supports ongoing player engagement. 3.6% unlocks at TGE, with quarterly releases of \~3.45% until fully distributed at TGE + 36 months.

🟡 **Team & Advisors (yellow) 20%** – Designed for long-term alignment, with a 6-month cliff and vesting over four years: 5% released at TGE+6, TGE+18, TGE+30, and TGE+42.

🔴 **Community Sale (red) 10%** – 2.5% unlocked at TGE, then the remaining 7.5% vests linearly over 12 months (0.625% per month), supporting post-launch price stability.

🔵 **Initial Airdrop (blue) 10%** – Starts at TGE+3, with 1.25% released quarterly until TGE+24, rewarding active community participation.

🟠 **Marketing (orange) 10%** – Phased unlocks: 4% at TGE, 6% at month 12, 8% at month 24, 10% at month 36, ensuring consistent user acquisition support.

🔵 **Liquidity (cyan) 5%** – Fully unlocked at TGE to provide initial trading depth and exchange support.

#### Dilution Strategy & Economic Integrity

The token release schedule is designed to be gradual and controlled, preventing oversupply while maintaining incentives for players, contributors, and investors. Key points include:

* **Staggered Unlocks:** Monthly circulation never exceeds 8% of the total supply in the early stages.
* **Aligned Incentives:** Vesting schedules tie contributors and users to platform milestones.
* **Balanced Liquidity:** Supports initial trading without compromising scarcity.
* **Synchronized Growth:** Marketing and in-game rewards match user acquisition phases and seasonal content releases.

By aligning token unlocks with Season Pass cycles, the $EMJ tokenomics model strengthens the game’s core engagement loops, competitive progression, and seasonal content releases, creating a stable foundation for the ecosystem to grow sustainably.

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