> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://valley-of-guardians.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://valley-of-guardians.gitbook.io/docs/tokenomics-and-roadmap/tokenomics.md).

# Tokenomics

## GC (Guardians Coin)

* Fixed rate: 200 GC = 0.01 USD.
* Uses: fusion, loot, upgrades, boxes.
* 50% of GC purchases go to the USDT reward pool.

## GS (Guardians Shard)

* Fragments of $VOG.
* Will be exchangeable for $VOG in the future.
* Exchange rate to be confirmed.

## $VOG Token

The **$VOG token** is the core utility and reward token of *Valley of Guardians*, powering gameplay incentives, staking rewards, liquidity programs, and advanced in-game features.\
To date, the project has been entirely **self-funded**, with no external investment. However, a portion of the total token supply has been **strategically reserved for a potential Private Sale or IDO**, should the team and community decide to pursue this path in the future.

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### Token Overview

| Attribute          | Details             |
| ------------------ | ------------------- |
| **Name**           | Valley of Guardians |
| **Ticker**         | $VOG                |
| **Total Supply**   | 1,000,000,000       |
| **Blockchain**     | Solana              |
| **Token Standard** | SPL                 |

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### Token Utility

The $VOG token is designed to fuel the in-game and ecosystem economy through multiple use cases:

* **Staking Rewards:** Earn rewards by staking $VOG tokens.
* **Liquidity Provision:** Incentives for liquidity providers on DEX.
* **Ranking Rewards:** Incentives for competitive and active gameplay.
* **Advanced Features:** Unlock advanced character progression, special content, and exclusive in-game benefits.

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### Token Allocation

| Category              | Percentage | Purpose                                                            |
| --------------------- | ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Community & Ecosystem | 70%        | Gameplay incentives, community rewards, long-term ecosystem growth |
| Team & Advisors       | 15%        | Core contributors, long-term alignment                             |
| Private / IDO         | 8%         | Fundraising, strategic partners                                    |
| Treasury              | 7%         | Future listings, partnerships, and ecosystem expansion             |

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### Vesting Schedule

* **Team & Advisors (15%)**
  * 6-month cliff
  * 16-month linear vesting
* **Private / IDO (8%)**
  * 20% unlocked at TGE
  * 80% linear vesting over 6 months
* **Community & Ecosystem (70%)**
  * Released based on development milestones and ecosystem activity.&#x20;
* **Treasury (7%)**
  * Reserved for future exchange launches and partnerships
  * Not used in the short term