> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://checkpointhub.gitbook.io/checkpoint-orange-paper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://checkpointhub.gitbook.io/checkpoint-orange-paper/checkpoint-economic-model-and-tokenomics/tokenomics/governance-token-allocation.md).

# Governance Token Allocation

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**Active LOAD Policy**\
Only **Active LOAD**—tokens that have passed through Checkpoint’s validator—can participate in governance, rewards, and vesting.\
Legacy LOAD remains visible on-chain but carries **no utility** until activation, ensuring transparency and fair distribution.

**Controlled Float:**\
Approximately **4 % of total supply** (10 % of the community allocation) is tradeable on whitelisted Cardano DEXs to demonstrate market stability while keeping speculation limited.
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**GOVERNANCE:** 

**1,000,000,000 TOKEN SUPPLY**

The allocation of Checkpoint’s Governance Token (**LOAD**) is structured to ensure a balanced, transparent, and equitable distribution across all key contributors and community stakeholders. The goal is to incentivise long-term engagement, decentralise influence, and safeguard the integrity of Checkpoint’s ecosystem.

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#### Proposed Allocation Breakdown

* **Community and Public Allocation – 40%**\
  Reserved for decentralised distribution to early adopters, contributors, and ecosystem participants through staking rewards, contribution-based incentives, and community-driven initiatives.
* **Checkpoint Treasury – 20%**\
  Held by the Checkpoint Treasury to fund future development, educational outreach, platform innovation, and global social impact programmes aligned with the SDGs.
* **Founders and Core Team – 15%**\
  Allocated to founders and early team members, subject to a multi-year vesting schedule to ensure long-term commitment and responsible growth.
* **Academic and Institutional Partnerships – 10%**\
  Distributed to academic and institutional partners supporting research, peer review, content validation, and outreach efforts.
* **Strategic Partners and Collaborators – 10%**\
  For key contributors and partnerships across technology, education, governance, and media sectors, supporting ecosystem expansion and resilience.
* **Advisory Pool – 5%**\
  Allocated for trusted advisors offering strategic guidance, policy development, and sector expertise, with vesting provisions in place.

**NOTE**: 10% of the Community & Public pool (i.e., **4% of total supply**) will be tradeable on whitelisted Cardano DEXs to enable measured price discovery while keeping speculation constrained. The remaining 96% circulates through verifiable activity and governance.

#### Tradeable float & market access

* **Public float:** \~**4% of total supply** (10% of the 40% community allocation) provides limited liquidity and external visibility without surrendering control to market volatility.
* **Venue:** Cardano-based DEXs with whitelisting/controls where available.
* **Policy:** Treasury does **not** rely on token sales for operations; fiat revenues underwrite the ecosystem.

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